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Why Trump told DNI pick Jay Clayton to skip Senate hearing
The Senate delayed a confirmation hearing for director of national intelligence nominee Jay Clayton after Republican Sen. Tom Cotton stated President Trump directed Clayton not to appear. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small reported on the development.
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