The US Senate voted on the 28th to approve Jay Clayton nominated by US President Trump as Director of National Intelligence. This position will give him access to America's highest-level state secrets and will be responsible for coordinating the work of 18 US intelligence agencies. The US Senate confirmed his appointment with 51 votes in favor and 47 against. The voting results were basically divided according to party positions. Clayton was the chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission and is currently the federal attorney for the Southern District of New York.

The US Senate voted on the 28th to approve Jay Clayton nominated by US President Trump as Director of National Intelligence. This position will give him access to America's highest-level state secrets and will be responsible for coordinating the work of 18 US intelligence agencies. The US Senate confirmed his appointment with 51 votes in favor and 47 against. The voting results were basically divided according to party positions. Clayton was the chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission and is currently the federal attorney for the Southern District of New York.