Trump's DNI pick Jay Clayton locks horns with Democratic senator in fiery confirmation hearing clash

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President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the nation’s intelligence agencies appeared in front of the Senate Intelligence Committee on Wednesday for a relatively smooth hearing that quickly turned explosive just before it ended. 

U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton, who currently serves in the Southern District of New York, was tapped by Trump to be the permanent nominee as the director of national intelligence (ODNI) after former DNI Tulsi Gabbard stepped down from the role last month.