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Trump names Jay Clayton to serve as director of national intelligence

NPR News · Jun 11, 2026, 7:35 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Why this matters: a developing story that could shape the day's news cycle.

The announcement follows Trump's decision to nominate an ally and political attack dog to serve as acting director. The pick sparked a backlash that doomed efforts to renew a key intelligence tool.

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