Mr. Clayton, who shed Democratic support after he refused to clearly say Joseph R. Biden Jr. won the 2020 election, will take over the Office of the Director of National Intelligence from Bill Pulte.
The surprise attack comes after President Donald Trump paused his strikes against the Middle Eastern country earlier this week in order to give peace negotiations another chance.
Emergency crews established a 1,000-foot safety perimeter at Osan Air Base after a white phosphorus leak; authorities ordered nearby residents to evacuate.
FIFA has a complex plan to sell chunks of its commercial rights to the World Cup to minority investors, including a firm run by Joshua Kushner, the brother of Jared Kushner.
The political evolution of Lindsey Graham, the South Carolina senator, both captivated and confused many of his old friends but reflected the changing order in the nation’s capital.