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The Senate Intelligence Committee voted 9-8 along party lines to advance the nomination of Jay Clayton to lead the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI). The narrow vote clears the path for a full Senate confirmation vote. Clayton, a former SEC chairman, would replace acting DNI Bill Pulte, who has been a controversial figure in the role. The nomination is expected to face further partisan debate in the full Senate.
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The Senate Intelligence Committee on Tuesday voted 9-8 to advance the nomination of Jay Clayton to lead the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI).
The vote clears the way for Clayton to be considered by the full Senate. If confirmed, he would take over a role currently held on an acting basis by Bill Pulte, a controversial figure.
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