Trump intelligence pick Jay Clayton to face senators in confirmation hearing

Clayton, if confirmed, would replace Bill Pulte, whose position as acting intelligence chief has prompted outcry Jay Clayton, the US attorney for the southern district of New York, will face senators on the intelligence committee Wednesday morning in a confirmation hearing to become the nation’s next intelligence chief. Clayton, if confirmed, would replace Bill Pulte, whom Donald Trump installed as acting director of national intelligence last month. Pulte’s position atop the American…