Trump nominates prosecutor Jay Clayton as US intelligence chief after Republican backlash over Bill Pulte, sparking fresh debate on surveillance and security

Pulte took over for Tulsi Gabbard on Tuesday.

The announcement follows Trump's decision to nominate an ally and political attack dog to serve as acting director. The pick sparked a backlash that doomed efforts to renew a key…

Donald Trump’s new choice is just as unqualified as the last one.