Trump's new spy chief Jay Clayton confirmed by US Senate

4 verified updates • corroborated by 2 independent sources • tracked since July 29, 2026

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04:30 AM 1 source: BBC News
Trump's new spy chief confirmed by US Senate
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05:00 AM 1 source: BBC News
Trump's new spy chief Jay Clayton confirmed by US Senate
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01:30 PM 2 sources: BBC News, Reuters
US Senate confirms Trump nominee Clayton as nation's top spy
→ Position clarified as "nation's top spy" instead of "spy chief
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05:30 PM 1 source: BBC News
Trump's new spy chief Jay Clayton confirmed by US Senate