Trump abruptly halts confirmation process for Jay Clayton as US intelligence chief (opens in new tab)

Move will allow Trump’s controversial pick, Bill Pulte, to assume role and remain in place for at least several weeksDonald Trump abruptly halted the confirmation process for Jay Clayton as the US’s top intelligence chief early Wednesday, in a move that will allow Trump’s controversial selection for acting director of national security, Bill Pulte, to assume the role and remain in place for at least several weeks until Clayton is confirmed.Trump pushed the Senate to confirm Clayton after his ...