Trump nominates ex-SEC chair Jay Clayton as intelligence chief

President Trump announced his new pick to lead the intelligence community, saying he would tap former Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Jay Clayton to serve as director of national intelligence. 

The move comes as Trump was under increasing pressure to reverse course after naming Bill Pulte as an acting head of the intelligence community. 

Both the House and Senate rejected bills Thursday to renew the nation’s warrantless spy powers over concerns about Pulte, who as head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency referred Trump foes for criminal prosecutions over alleged mortgage fraud.

“I am pleased to announce........

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