Trump taps Jay Clayton to lead DNI amid Pulte controversy
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President Trump said he plans to nominate Jay Clayton, the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, as the next director of national intelligence, praising his legal reputation; the move follows pushback over Bill Pulte, who had been appointed to lead intelligence efforts but lacks intelligence experience, and Trump urged Senate confirmation.
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