Senate Confirms Clayton as Director of National Intelligence

Why it matters locally: The confirmation of a new Director of National Intelligence could have implications for federal intelligence gathering, which often includes monitoring threats to national security that may originate or manifest within California, home to key defense and technology industries.

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The Senate confirmed Jay Clayton as the director of national intelligence. Senators voted to approve Clayton for the position overseeing the intelligence community. Democratic lawmakers had previously voiced concerns regarding Clayton's appointment. These concerns centered on the possibility that Clayton could politicize intelligence operations.