Published July 27, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET · Updated July 28, 2026 at 8:06 PM ET
Senate confirms Jay Clayton as Trump's director of national intelligence
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The Senate voted to confirm Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence, replacing Pulte. Senator Wyden opposed the nomination and called Clayton Trump's election conspiracy wingman.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 1 d ago, when Just the News reported it. Coverage has since grown to 8 independent outlets, including 6 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 1 hr ago from ABC News. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
