Washington DC, July 29 -- The US Senate on Tuesday (local time) confirmed Jay Clayton as the next Director of National Intelligence (DNI) in a 51-47 party-line vote, with President Donald Trump and senior Republican leaders welcoming his appointment while Democrats questioned his qualifications for the role.

According to The Hill, Clayton, who currently serves as a US attorney and previously chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) during Trump's first administration, will oversee coordination among the nation's 18 intelligence agencies and prepare the President's Daily Brief.

Following the confirmation, Trump congratulated Clayton in a post on Truth Social.

"Congratulations to the Great Jay Clayton on his confirmation by t...