Jay Clayton

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Jay Clayton is a prominent figure in both financial regulation and law enforcement. He served as chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission and has held the position of U.S. attorney in Manhattan, an office known for handling high-profile cases.

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June 10, 2026peak: 2September 7, 2026

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June 13, 2026Main Character that dayOn June 12, 2026, Clayton entered the news when President Trump nominated him to serve as director of national intelligence. The nomination followed significant backlash on Capitol Hill over Trump's previous pick for an acting director, Bill Pulte, which had caused an uproar among lawmakers and generated calls from Democrats demanding assurances that Pulte would not serve in the role.See the puzzle →
June 12, 2026
- Trump nominates Jay Clayton to serve as director of national intelligenceNPR Topics: Politics
- What to Know About Jay Clayton, Trump’s Pick for Intelligence DirectorNYT > U.S. > Politics

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