WASHINGTON — The Senate has confirmed Jay Clayton to become head of the nation’s intelligence agencies, putting a permanent director in place weeks after President Donald Trump sought to delay his nomination. Trump praised Clayton after the vote, writing on social media: “Jay is outstanding in every way, and will do a spectacular job as Director!” Clayton emphasized his experiencePulte has also said he has presided over a downsizing of the national intelligence office, which functions as a coordinating hub for the U.S. government’s intelligence agencies. “If confirmed as Director of National Intelligence, I will commit to upholding these principles every day.” Clayton also told senators that he had no involvement in Trump’s speech about the 2020 election.