Trump Nominating Prosecutor Jay Clayton to Be Next Director of National Intelligence

TL;DR

President Trump nominated Jay Clayton, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, as the next director of national intelligence.
The nomination aims to resolve a stalemate over extending warrantless surveillance authority under Section 702 of FISA, set to expire soon.
Clayton previously served as the head of the Securities and Exchange Commission (2017-2020).
Democrats, including Senator Mark Warner, have expressed opposition to extending FISA with Bill Pulte as acting director, despite respect for Clayton.
The Senate Select Intelligence Committee scheduled a confirmation hearing for Clayton on June 17.
Concerns exist about Clayton's national security experience, as the law requires it for the DNI position.

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