Senate Grills Clayton on Journalist Subpoenas in Spy Hearing
July 15, 2026·about 2 hours ago·via Reuters

Senate lawmakers are preparing to aggressively question Jay Clayton about his handling of journalist subpoenas during his confirmation hearing for the intelligence post. The line of questioning reflects deep concerns about press freedom and potential government overreach in surveillance matters. This confrontation highlights the tension between national security operations and constitutional protections for media freedom that will define Clayton's tenure if confirmed. Read more about this...