Senate Confirms Clayton as Director of National Intelligence

Why it matters locally: The confirmation of the Director of National Intelligence could have implications for intelligence gathering and security operations that affect Alaska, given its strategic geopolitical position and military installations such as Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.

---

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.