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Trump's DNI nominee faces Senate hearing amid conflicting signals

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President Trump's nominee for Director of National Intelligence, Jay Clayton, is facing a Senate confirmation hearing as scheduled, despite Trump's conflicting announcement of its cancellation. Senator Tom Cotton confirmed the hearing will proceed unless the President withdraws the nomination or directs Clayton not to appear. This situation arises amidst tensions between the White House and Senate Republicans, with Trump having previously nominated Bill Pulte as acting intelligence chief. AI

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Avery Lotz ·

    Trump's DNI fight turns into Senate cliffhanger

    <p>Sen. <a href="https://www.axios.com/2025/05/15/senate-tom-cotton-iran-nuclear-deal-trump" target="_blank">Tom Cotton</a> (R-Ark.) said that Wednesday's scheduled confirmation for President <a href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" target="_blank">Trump</a>'s…

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