Event Brief
Trump puts Jay Clayton intel chief nomination on hold
Filed: Jun 17, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
Summary: President Trump delayed Jay Clayton's nomination to lead the U.S. intelligence community.
WHO: President Trump
WHAT: Delayed Jay Clayton's nomination to lead the U.S. intelligence community
WHEN: Jun 17, 2026 at 5:23 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Trump said he is trying to force Congress to pass a voter ID bill that lacks enough support to be approved.
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