Senate confirms Jay Clayton as intelligence chief

On July 29, 2026, the US Senate confirmed Jay Clayton as the new Director of National Intelligence, making him the nation's top spy. Clayton, a former SEC chairman, was nominated by President Trump and will oversee all US intelligence agencies. In a separate development, the Senate committee vote for Todd Blanche, Trump's pick for Attorney General, was postponed, a setback for his nomination. The confirmation of Clayton moves forward while Blanche's path faces delays.