Jay Clayton confirmation advances with no Democrats voting for him

The U.S. Senate voted to advance the nomination of Jay Clayton for Director of National Intelligence Monday night.

WASHINGTON — Jay Clayton cleared his first hurdle in the Senate Monday night to become the next director of national intelligence after a nomination process filled with curveballs. Clayton cleared a procedural vote, 51-43, along party lines. If confirmed in a final vote later this week, Clayton will take over for actin