The U.S. Senate has confirmed Jay Clayton as America's new Director of National Intelligence (DNI), handing President Donald Trump a major national security victory. Clayton was confirmed in a 51-47 party-line vote, with every Democrat voting against his nomination.

The controversy surrounding Jay Clayton’s confirmation began even before his July 15 hearing

The Senate has confirmed Jay Clayton to become head of the nation’s intelligence agencies. The vote Tuesday puts a permanent director in the job weeks after President Donald Trump…