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Trump Urges Quick DNI Clayton Confirmation, Tomac Drops Cabinet Bid

6/14/2026

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Trump Urges Clayton Confirmation

Trump used Truth Social to tout Jay Clayton’s legal reputation before nominating him as director of national intelligence.
The nomination of U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence awaits Senate confirmation.
Eugen Tomac withdrew his bid for a technocratic cabinet after failing to secure parliamentary support.
President Donald Trump urged the United States Senate to confirm Clayton without delay.

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Obama Shaw Announces

Social-media users mocked Barack D. Obama Shaw’s 2028 presidential announcement, joking that Hunter Biden might serve as his running mate.
Barack D. Obama Shaw announced his 2028 presidential bid after finishing the California governor’s race with 0.2% of the vote.
Shaw, who changed his name in 2013, earned 16,522 votes, placing near the ballot’s bottom.
Eugen Tomac withdrew his technocratic cabinet bid after failing to secure parliamentary backing.

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Vestea Appointed PM

President Nicusor Dan warned that the political crisis has stalled policymaking and jeopardized EU funding.
Adrian Vestea, a liberal party member, was appointed Romania’s prime minister after Eugen Tomac withdrew.
The 52-year-old council president has ten days to form a government and win parliamentary confidence.
The leu fell to lows, leading analysts to deem an early election unlikely before 2028.

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Trump Urges Clayton Confirmation

Trump used Truth Social to tout Jay Clayton’s legal reputation before nominating him as director of national intelligence.
The nomination of U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence awaits Senate confirmation.
Eugen Tomac withdrew his bid for a technocratic cabinet after failing to secure parliamentary support.
President Donald Trump urged the United States Senate to confirm Clayton without delay.

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