The US Senate confirmed Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence after a delayed process. His appointment ends weeks of uncertainty amid concerns over Bill Pulte's interim tenure and election rhetoric.

The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Jay Clayton to serve as director of National Intelligence, a position that oversees 18 disparate intelligence agencies across the government.

July 28 (UPI) -- The U.S. Senate voted 51-47 along party lines Tuesday evening to confirm Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence, succeeding Bill Pulte.

Senate set to confirm Jay Clayton as the new intelligence director amid partisan tensions and concerns over interim appointee Bill Pulte.

Senate set to confirm Jay Clayton as the new intelligence director amid partisan tensions and concerns over interim appointee Bill Pulte.

The Senate advanced on Monday evening the nomination of Jay Clayton to serve as Director of National Intelligence.

The Senate is set to confirm Jay Clayton to become head of the nation’s intelligence agencies, ensuring that a permanent director is in place as the midterm elections approach.

The Senate Intelligence Committee on Tuesday advanced Jay Clayton's nomination to serve as the next Director of National Intelligence, as GOP leaders aim to confirm him to the role before the Aug

The Senate Intelligence Committee has advanced the nomination of Jay Clayton, President Donald Trump’s pick to head the nation’s intelligence agencies.

July 15 (UPI) -- Jay Clayton, President Donald Trump's pick to be the next director of national intelligence, appeared in a confirmation hearing before a Senate committee on intelligence Wednesday.