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Senate to confirm Jay Clayton as soon as Thursday
The Senate may confirm Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence as soon as Thursday, requiring unanimous support to expedite the process. Confirming Clayton could prevent Bill Pulte from becoming acting director and influence the extension of a government surveillance program that expired due to opposition to Pulte.
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