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Jay Clayton’s long-awaited confirmation hearing for Director of National Intelligence is finally set for this Wednesday, after delays caused by President Trump’s push to pass a voting rights bill first. Clayton, a seasoned legal veteran who previously led the SEC and prosecuted high-profile cases including Jeffrey Epstein and Nicolás Maduro, faces tough scrutiny from Democrats despite bipartisan respect. His confirmation could unlock the renewal of critical FISA surveillance authority—expired in June—though Trump insists he won’t sign the renewal without the voting rights bill passing, which currently lacks Senate support.

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