Trump’s nominee for attorney general – also his former personal defense lawyer – will face questions from senators as he attempts to take the top justice department role
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As we noted earlier, Jay Clayton will also appear before Senate lawmakers today at a confirmation hearing to be the next director of national intelligence.
Clayton, if confirmed, would replace Bill Pulte, whom Donald Trump installed as acting director last month. Pulte’s position has been deeply divisive on Capitol Hill, with members of both parties saying his background as the chair of a federal mortgage regulation agency is not enough experience for the job, and that Pulte’s unwavering loyalty to Trump and willingness to punish the president’s political enemies makes him a dangerous spy chief.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/jul/15/todd-blanche-attorney-general-senate-donald-trump-ice-darline-graham-lindsey-graham-us-politics-live-news
Author : Shrai Popat (now) and Tom Ambrose (earlier)
Publish date : 2026-07-15 12:39:00
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