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Donald Trump bowed to political reality yesterday and nominated Jay Clayton, the U.S. attorney in Manhattan, after Republicans refused to renew an expiring domestic surveillance law.

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Who
Donald Trump, Bill Pulte, Jay Clayton
What
Donald Trump bowed to political reality yesterday and nominated Jay Clayton, the U.S. attorney in Manhattan, after Republicans refused to renew an expiring domestic surveillance law.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:00:36 GMT · 3h 32m ago
Where
Manhattan ·
Why
Republicans were upset with his temporary appointment of Bill Pulte as director of national intelligence.
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The nomination of Jay Clayton for a key intelligence position followed Republican opposition to an earlier appointment, illustrating political clashes within the U.S. government that affected national policy.

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    Donald Trump bowed to political reality yesterday and nominated Jay Clayton, the U.S. attorney in Manhattan, after Republicans refused to renew an expiring domestic surveillance law.

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