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July 8, 2026
Senate Intelligence Committee Reschedules Jay Clayton Confirmation Hearing
- The Senate Intelligence Committee has rescheduled Jay Clayton's confirmation hearing for July 15 after the initial date was postponed by President Trump.
- Trump's objections were linked to the timing of Clayton's nomination and the need to confirm his replacement as U.S. attorney in New York.
- Democrats have indicated that their support for reauthorizing key surveillance provisions depends on Clayton's confirmation to replace acting director Bill Pulte.
3 Sources
- Senate panel schedules Jay Clayton confirmation hearing for July 15Jul 8, 2026 at 12:50 AM · Politico
- Jay Clayton's US intelligence director nomination hearing set for July 15Jul 8, 2026 at 3:18 AM · Reuters
- Senate sets new date for Jay Clayton’s confirmation hearing after Trump derailed the previous oneJul 8, 2026 at 3:31 AM · NBC