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Senate confirms Trump nominee Jay Clayton as US spy chief
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· July 28, 2026
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Key takeaway During his confirmation hearing, Clayton declined to acknowledge the outcome of the 2020 presidential election.
The US Senate has confirmed a new spy chief, Jay Clayton, who was nominated by Trump. Clayton's background is notable for its lack of intelligence experience. During his confirmation hearing, Clayton declined to acknowledge the outcome of the 2020 presidential election.
This response has been reported, although further details about his hearing are available from the source. For more information about Jay Clayton's confirmation and his upcoming role, readers can refer to the original report in the Waco Tribune-Herald.
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Category: government Published: July 28, 2026 Source: Waco Tribune-Herald Reading time: 1 min
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