Senate Confirms Clayton as Director of National Intelligence

Why it matters locally: The confirmation of the Director of National Intelligence impacts federal intelligence gathering, which includes activities that may originate from or have implications for national security matters within Washington state.

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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.