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Dems reject Trump's top spy pick after demanding replacement, leaving counter-terror tool in air

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Senate Democrats demanded a new, experienced person to lead the nation's spy agencies, but when given the chance, they rejected President Donald Trump's latest pick. Clayton was confirmed on a party line vote Tuesday. He will replace acting DNI Bill Pulte, whose interim appointment prompted Senate Democrats to demand an immediate permanent replacement over fears that Pulte would weaponize the nation's 18 intelligence agencies or try to dismantle them.