A tense Senate confirmation hearing erupted as Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand pressed DNI nominee Jay Clayton over the Trump administration's subpoenas targeting New York Times reporters. Clayton repeatedly declined to discuss the matter, saying he "won't get into specifics," as lawmakers questioned the urgency and implications for press freedom. The subpoenas, issued by Clayton in his role as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, sought testimony from New York Times journalists over reporting on security concerns involving the new Air Force One, drawing criticism from press freedom advocates. Watch the full exchange as Gillibrand challenges Clayton on the subpoenas, media protections, DOJ policy, and his nomination to lead the U.S. intelligence community.

Donald Trump's nominee for director of national intelligence signed off on subpoenas targeting reporters who upset the president.

Trump’s nominee for director of national intelligence is still seen by some Democrats as a safer alternative to Trump loyalist Bill Pulte.

Clayton, currently the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, is expected to succeed Bill Pulte, Trump's controversial acting director of national intelligence.

The Senate Intelligence Committee is considering Jay Clayton's nomination to be the director of national of intelligence.

As Jay Clayton took his seat before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Wednesday, the scene was starkly different from 28 days ago. Back in June, just hours before Clayton’s…

Democrats questioned whether Jay Clayton would be able to stand up to Trump about using public office for retribution.

A heated exchange unfolded during the Senate confirmation hearing for Director of National Intelligence (DNI) nominee Jay Clayton as Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO) challenged him over…

A tense Senate confirmation hearing erupted as Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand pressed DNI nominee Jay Clayton over the Trump administration's subpoenas targeting New York Times…

DNI Nominee’s Election Denial Makes Him Unfit to be DNI as Congress Barrels Toward Next FISA Fight

DNI nominee Jay Clayton was at times unable to say anything in response to questions about the 2020 election from Democrats.

Jay Clayton faced Democratic criticism after repeatedly declining to say Joe Biden won in 2020 and standing by subpoenas issued by his Manhattan prosecutor’s office to four New…

Jay Clayton, President Donald Trump's pick to be the director of national intelligence, appeared before a Senate committee on intelligence Wednesday.

The Senate Intelligence Committee pressed the DNI nominee for answers on election integrity, top threats, and the Intelligence Community’s independence...

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