Trump taps U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton to lead national intelligence
President Trump on Thursday nominated U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence, replacing acting Director William J. Pulte hours after the House rejected reauthorization of a key surveillance law over dissatisfaction with Mr. Pulte.
TL;DR
- President Trump nominated U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence.
- Clayton will replace acting Director William J. Pulte.
- The House rejected reauthorization of a key surveillance law hours before the nomination.
- Dissatisfaction with Mr. Pulte was cited as the reason for the law's rejection.