Trump derails confirmation process for Jay Clayton as US intelligence chief

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Former US President Donald Trump has intervened in the confirmation process for Jay Clayton, a former Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chairman, to become the US intelligence chief. Clayton's nomination has been put on hold due to Trump's opposition, which has raised questions about the future of his appointment.

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