Jay Clayton testifies during a Senate Intelligence Committee confirmation hearing to be the next Director of National Intelligence on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in Washington. Clayton’s nomination has long been viewed as the final obstacle to overcome the gridlock stalling reauthorization of the government spy powers. The majority of my caucus probably won’t support it … but those of us who are in this national security environment understand it’s got to get done.” The program is an intelligence collection authority that allows the intelligence community to “collect, analyze, and appropriately share foreign intelligence information about national security threats.” Others said that if a national security concern occurs because of a FISA renewal delay, Democrats would be responsible.