The US Senate is due to begin voting on the nomination of Manhattan US Attorney Jay Clayton, US President Donald Trump's pick to be the top US spy.

The US Senate is due to begin voting on the nomination of Manhattan US Attorney Jay Clayton, US President Donald Trump's pick to be the top US spy. Link Trump's pick for US spy chief due to be approved in Senate vote after confirmation hearing If approved to be the director of national intelligence, Clayton would fill a role vacated in June when Tulsi Gabbard stepped down after a tenure marked by clashes with congressional Democrats.