Coverage dated June 16, 2026

Trump delays Clayton's nomination for intelligence director to try to push Congress on voter ID bill

Headline from Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he was delaying federal prosecutor Jay Clayton’s nomination to lead the U.S. intelligence community in a bid to force Congress to act on a voter ID bill that currently lacks enough support for passage.

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  1. Bangor Daily News

    Trump delays Jay Clayton's nomination for intel director to try to push Congress on voting bill (opens Bangor Daily News)

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    EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France (AP) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he was delaying Jay Clayton’s nomination to lead the U.S. intelligence community

  2. CBS News

    Trump puts Jay Clayton (opens CBS News)

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    President Trump delayed Jay Clayton's nomination to lead the U.S. intelligence community, saying he's trying to force Congress to pass a voter ID bill that currently lacks enough support to be approved.

  3. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Trump delays Clayton's nomination for intelligence director to try to push Congress on voter ID bill (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description

    President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he was delaying federal prosecutor Jay Clayton’s nomination to lead the U.S. intelligence community in a bid to force Congress to act on a voter ID bill that currently lacks enough support for passage.

  4. NBC News

    Trump delays Jay Clayton’s nomination for intel director, citing frustration over spying tool and voter ID bill (opens NBC News)

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    President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he was delaying Jay Clayton’s nomination to lead the U.S. intelligence community, citing his frustration over a lapsed surveillance tool and a voter ID bill that currently lacks enough support for passage

  5. NPR

    President Trump calls to delay nomination of intel pick Jay Clayton (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    The Senate was set to begin the confirmation process for Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence Today. But President Trump is calling for a delay.

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