Senate Committee Schedules Hearing for DNI Nominee Jay Clayton Amidst FISA Lapse
The Senate Intelligence Committee is slated to conduct a confirmation hearing this week for Jay Clayton, President Trump's nominee for Director of National Intelligence. This hearing takes place as lawmakers are actively seeking a solution to reinstate the government’s warrantless surveillance authority. Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) expired on June 12.
The Senate Intelligence Committee is scheduled to hold a confirmation hearing this week for Jay Clayton, President Trump’s selection to serve as director of national intelligence (DNI).
This development occurs as lawmakers are working to find a method to revive the government’s lapsed warrantless surveillance authority. Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) ceased to be active on June 12.
According to The Hill, the committee's hearing for Clayton coincides with ongoing legislative efforts to address the expiration of these surveillance powers.
