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Has the DNI position become a 'political football' for the GOP?

President Trump suddenly derailed the confirmation hearing for DNI pick Jay Clayton and says Bill Pulte will remain as Acting DNI for now. Why? New York Times Chief White House Correspondent Peter Baker, Anchor for the MeidasTouch Network Scott MacFarlane, Staff Writer at The Atlantic Tom Nichols, and MS NOW Legal Reporter Lisa Rubin join Katy Tur with more details.

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