US Senate confirms Clayton as Trump’s new spy chief

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The US Senate confirmed Jay Clayton as the new top intelligence official under President Donald Trump in a close 51-47 vote, putting a permanent chief in charge of spy agencies. The confirmation occurred amid ongoing election fraud claims by Trump ahead of the midterm elections.

The US Senate confirmed Jay Clayton as Donald Trump’s top intelligence official Tuesday, putting a permanent chief in charge of the country’s spy agencies as the president revives unsupported election fraud claims ahead of the midterms. Senators voted 51-47 to confirm Clayton’s appointment, with all Democrats in the upper chamber voting against it. “Jay is outstanding in every way, and will do a spectacular job as Director!” Trump said in a post on Truth Social shortly after the vote. The former...