Jay Clayton is sworn in as National Intelligence Director

Clayton, who was confirmed by the Senate last week, is inheriting the nation’s top security role amid the U.S war with Iran and ahead of the midterm elections.

Mr. Clayton’s delayed swearing-in ceremony gave Bill Pulte, a key ally of President Trump, a few more days as acting director of the office he boasted about shrinking.

Trump’s nominee to lead the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), Jay Clayton, was sworn in Monday, booting a controversial acting figure tapped to lead the intelligence community. Clayton was confirmed by the Senate on Tuesday, but, in a highly unusual move, was not immediately sworn in, leaving Acti

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