Nominee for top intel post faces lawmakers eager to see him replace the current leader

Jay Clayton's confirmation hearing for the top intelligence post has lawmakers scrutinizing his potential to replace the current leader, amid fears Democrats have that the Trump administration may exploit the intelligence agencies to meddle in the midterm elections. This context underscores the stakes of his confirmation, highlighting the importance of maintaining the integrity and independence of the nation's intelligence community. Clayton's views and past actions will likely be heavily scrutinized to ensure he's committed to preventing any misuse of these powerful agencies.