Jay Clayton will succeed Bill Pulte as the US Director of National Intelligence on Monday, following Senate confirmation and Pulte's brief two-month tenure in the role.
Jay Clayton was confirmed by the Senate earlier this week
Aug 02, 2026
11:15 am
What's the storyBill Pulte's short-lived tenure as the acting Director of National Intelligence (DNI) in the US will come to an end on Monday.
Jay Clayton, who was confirmed by the Senate earlier this week, will take over the position.
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