Jay Clayton sworn in as Director of National Intelligence
The Hill · August 3, 2026Original source ↗
What happened
Jay Clayton was sworn in as the head of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence on Monday. He was confirmed by the Senate the previous Tuesday, and an acting director had been in place prior to his swearing in.
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The leadership of the intelligence community plays a crucial role in national security and information oversight.
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