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Trump Taps His Ex-SEC Chair Jay Clayton as US Attorney for Manhattan
President-elect Donald Trump said he wants Jay Clayton to serve as US Attorney for Manhattan, leading the Justice Department office known as being the sheriff of Wall Street.
Donald Trump picks Jay Clayton, former SEC chair, for powerful U.S. attorney role
It's the office that prosecuted one-time Trump lawyer Michael Cohen, who's now one of Trump's most vocal foes. It also investigated Trump but did not bring charges over the hush money payments that eventually turned into his conviction in his New York state trial.
Trump ousting Manhattan U.S. Attorney Damian Williams, bringing in former SEC Chairman Jay Clayton
The nomination, which Trump announced in a Truth Social post, comes as Damien Williams is overseeing several high-profile cases — including the public corruption case against Mayor Adams and the
Trump picks Jay Clayton to serve as attorney for Southern District of New York
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday nominated Jay Clayton, a former chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, to serve as Attorney for the Southern District of New York. Trump made the announcement in a post on Truth Social.
Trump Taps His Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton to Lead SDNY
President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Jay Clayton to serve as US Attorney for Manhattan, leading the Justice Department office known as being the sheriff of Wall Street.
Trump taps ex-SEC Chair Clayton to lead Southern District of NY
President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday announced the selection of former Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Jay Clayton to serve as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York.
Trump picks Jay Clayton to serve as Manhattan's top federal prosecutor
Republican President-elect Donald Trump nominated former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Jay Clayton to serve as Manhattan's top federal prosecutor on Thursday. Clayton, an attorney at Sullivan & Cromwell who specializes in mergers and capital-raising,
Jay Clayton Nominated as U.S. Attorney for Southern District of New York
Donald Trump has nominated Jay Clayton, a former SEC chairman, as the Attorney for the Southern District of New York. The announcement was made on Truth Social, showcasing Trump's confidence in Clayton's legal expertise as he steps into this significant judicial role.
Trump nominates former SEC chairman Jay Clayton as US attorney for Southern District of NY
President-elect Trump nominated the former chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Jay Clayton, to serve as the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York.
Trump nominates Jay Clayton to head powerful prosecutorial office
President-elect Trump on Thursday said he will nominate Jay Clayton to be U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York. The big picture: It's one of the country's most powerful prosecutorial offices and is often responsible for policing financial fraud.
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Jay Clayton's Unconventional Appointment
Donald Trump has nominated Jay Clayton, former SEC Chairman, as Manhattan's top federal prosecutor. Known for his consensus-building at the SEC, Clayton is a surprising pick given his lack of criminal ...
Trump announces pick to replace federal prosecutor targeting Mayor Adams
President-elect Donald Trump revealed plans Thursday to replace the prosecutor targeting Mayor Adams, announcing he will tap ...
Moderate Trump loyalist Jay Clayton in talks for roles in administration
Nov 8 (Reuters) - Corporate attorney Jay Clayton, former head of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission during ...
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SEC’s Gensler says approach to crypto 'didn’t actually differ much' from former Chair Clayton
SEC Chair Gary Gensler defended the agency’s approach to regulating cryptocurrency, contending that his leadership has not ...
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Cryptocurrency legislation likely coming under Trump administration, ex-SEC chief says
NEW YORK Nov 13 (Reuters) - Congress is likely to adopt legislation governing cryptocurrencies during President-elect Donald ...
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Penn Carey Law, Wharton professor in consideration to be Trump's Treasury secretary
Jay Clayton — who is a 1988 Engineering graduate and 1993 Carey Law School graduate — previously served as the Chairman of ...
SEC Chair Resignation Patterns Since 2016 – Will Gary Gensler Resist Or Follow Suit?
The last two SEC Chairs left the Commission without resistance, going with the flow of tradition wherein leaders resign upon ...
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The bond market is pricing in fewer rate cuts than expected in 2025 following the re-election of Donald Trump. Economist ...