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Clayton confirmation hearing postponed after Trump directive
Filed: Jun 17, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
Summary: Trump directed Clayton not to appear, prompting the Senate Intelligence Committee to postpone his confirmation hearing.
WHO: Tom Cotton
WHAT: The Senate Intelligence Committee postponed Clayton's confirmation hearing after Trump directed Clayton not to appear.
WHEN: Jun 17, 2026 at 11:05 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Trump directed Clayton not to appear for his confirmation proceedings.
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