Trump halts DNI confirmation as Pulte remains acting director
TL;DR
Trump canceled the Senate confirmation hearing for Jay Clayton to lead the intelligence community, saying Bill Pulte will remain acting DNI for now, and Sen. Tom Cotton said the president directed Clayton not to appear.
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