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Schumer: Trump ‘holding our national security hostage’ over delayed Clayton nomination
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Wednesday said President Trump is “holding our national security hostage” by delaying the confirmation hearing for U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton to serve as director of national intelligence (DNI). In an early morning Wednesday post on Truth Social, Trump said Clayton’s nomination would be delayed to ensure that Federal Housing…
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