GOP breaks with Trump over surprise play to bench DNI nominee: ‘Colossal mistake’
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WASHINGTON — President Trump on Wednesday barred Director of National Intelligence nominee Jay Clayton from showing up to his confirmation hearing just hours before an eager Senate was to fast-track his nomination. Trump made the surprise demand over Truth Social in his latest dustup with Senate Republicans, insisting instead they first confirm Clayton’s successor as US Attorney for the Southern District of New York. In a rare flex, Republicans initially sought to forge ahead with the hearing
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