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Week in Politics: Trump's speech; midterm elections; Todd Blanche and Jay Clayton
Three months from the November midterms, President Trump is drawing attention to issues that are not top priorities for voters.
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Senate panel advances Jay Clayton's nomination for director of national intelligence
The 9-8 vote came after some Democrats had praised Clayton and indicated that they might vote for him. But that shifted after a contentious hearing last week in which Clayton repeatedly refused to say that former President Joe Biden won the 2020 election.
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Clayton Dodges Question on 2020 Election, and Democrats Call Him on It
Jay Clayton’s nomination to lead the U.S. intelligence community comes as the White House pushes to use declassified intelligence to show concerns about election security.
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Trump's intelligence head pick Jay Clayton gives opening statement at Senate committee hearing
Trump's pick for director of national intelligence, Jay Clayton, addressed the Senate Intelligence Committee before his confirmation hearing on Tuesday.
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Watch Live: Jay Clayton, Trump
Clayton, currently the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, is expected to succeed Bill Pulte, Trump.
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