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Senate expected to confirm Jay Clayton as next intelligence director
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 28, 2026
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Key takeaway Jay Clayton is expected to be confirmed as the head of the nation's intelligence agencies.
The US Senate is anticipated to make a key decision on Tuesday. Jay Clayton is expected to be confirmed as the head of the nation's intelligence agencies. This move would ensure a permanent director is in place ahead of the midterm elections.
Clayton's confirmation is likely to occur along party lines. His hearing two weeks ago was contentious, with Clayton refusing to acknowledge the outcome of the 2020 presidential election. Despite this, Democrats have expressed more confidence in Clayton than in the current temporary director, Bill Pulte.
Further details on Clayton's confirmation and the implications for the nation's intelligence agencies are available from KSAT 12.
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Category: government Published: July 28, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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