Jay Clayton's nomination hearing for US intelligence director set for July 15

The U.S. Treasury Department is no longer proceeding with plans to feature Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill, according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. This initiative, which began under the Obama administration, encountered opposition from President Donald Trump during his term. The decision to halt the redesign means Tubman will not appear on the currency as previously planned.

In parallel developments, a Senate committee has scheduled a hearing for July 15 to consider the nomination of Jay Clayton for the position of U.S. director of national intelligence. President Donald Trump nominated Clayton for this role. The nomination comes amid concerns regarding the current temporary appointee, who reportedly lacks national security experience. The hearing will allow senators to question Clayton and assess his suitability for the intelligence director position.

The Harriet Tubman $20 bill redesign was initially announced in 2016, with the intention of replacing Andrew Jackson's portrait with Tubman's. However, the process faced delays and political challenges. President Trump had previously expressed his preference for keeping Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill, citing Jackson's historical significance. The Treasury Department's confirmation marks the end of this particular effort to update the currency.