Politics Jul 28 WATCH: Senate confirms Jay Clayton's as director of national intelligence By Mary Clare Jalonick, Eric Tucker, Associated Press
Politics Jul 14 WATCH: Jay Clayton testifies in confirmation hearing for director of national intelligence President Donald Trump’s pick to head the nation’s intelligence agencies emphasized his experience in government and national security issues as he testified before the Senate on Wednesday, distinguishing himself from the interim director who has drawn criticism from both Republicans… By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press
Politics Jun 16 Trump delays Clayton's nomination for intelligence director to try to push Congress on voter ID bill President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he was delaying federal prosecutor Jay Clayton’s nomination to lead the U.S. intelligence community in a bid to force Congress to act on a voter ID bill that currently lacks enough support for passage. By Aamer Madhani, Darlene Superville, Eric Tucker, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press
Politics Jun 12 What to know about Jay Clayton, Trump's nominee for director of national intelligence President Donald Trump nominated Jay Clayton, U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, to be the next permanent director of national intelligence on Thursday. A veteran Trump administration official, Clayton is seen as a more conventional choice for… By Maria Ramirez Uribe
Politics Jun 11 Trump plans to nominate U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton to be national intelligence director President Donald Trump announced the nomination on social media amid pressure from Congress to name a permanent replacement for Tulsi Gabbard, who resigned last month. By Collin Binkley, Associated Press
May 22 Watch 10:04 Tulsi Gabbard's record and impact on the U.S. intelligence community By William Brangham, Nick Schifrin, Liz Landers, Sonia Kopelev Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, the highest-ranking intelligence official in the U.S. government, has resigned. She said her husband is suffering from a rare bone cancer that requires her full attention. Nick Schifrin and Liz Landers report, and William… Continue watching
May 22 Read Tulsi Gabbard's full resignation letter as director of national intelligence By Steff Staples, Dan Cooney During her 15 months as chief of America’s spy agencies, Gabbard faced scrutiny over her conduct and the handling of U.S. intelligence. Continue reading
May 22 Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump's national intelligence director By Meg Kinnard, Will Weissert, David Klepper, Associated Press Tulsi Gabbard resigned as President Donald Trump's director of national intelligence on Friday, saying she needed to step away as her husband battles cancer. She is the fourth Cabinet official to depart during Trump’s second term. Continue reading
Mar 19 WATCH: Gabbard, Patel, Ratcliffe testify in House hearing on national security threats By Molly Finnegan and Associated Press The health of Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei remains uncertain, Gabbard told Congress Thursday. Testifying before the House Intelligence Committee, Gabbard said his exact condition, as well as the leadership structure in Iran, is not fully known to U.S. intelligence. Continue reading
Mar 18 Watch 5:01 Lawmakers press U.S. intelligence officials on Iran war as new strikes jolt oil markets By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi A series of strikes across the Middle East jolted energy markets and fueled concerns that the war won't end anytime soon. Brent crude oil is nearing a 52-week high after Israel hit a large gas field in Iran, and Iranian… Continue watching