Trump abruptly halts confirmation process for Jay Clayton as US intelligence chief (opens original article in a new tab)

Donald Trump halted the confirmation process for Jay Clayton as US intelligence chief, allowing Bill Pulte to remain as acting director while Clayton's nomination faces scrutiny over his lack of intelligence experience and support for Trump's election fraud claims.

• Trump halted the confirmation process for Jay Clayton as US intelligence chief
• Clayton's nomination faced criticism over his lack of intelligence experience
• Pulte remains acting director while Clayton's confirmation is delayed
• Clayton supported Trump's election fraud claims