Trump nominates Jay Clayton to top intelligence post amid uproar over previous pick (opens original article in a new tab)

President Trump nominated Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence, replacing Bill Pulte amid criticism over Pulte's lack of national security background and concerns about expiring surveillance powers.

• Trump nominated Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence, replacing Bill Pulte
• Clayton is currently US Attorney for the Southern District of New York and former SEC chairman
• Pulte's appointment as acting director faced criticism from lawmakers and led to concerns about surveillance powers expiration
• Senate Democrats remained unmoved by Trump's nomination and insisted Pulte must be replaced for FISA extension