TRUMP DELAYS DNI PICK: Pulte To Remain Acting Intelligence Chief For Now

•⁠ ⁠President Trump directed DNI nominee Jay Clayton not to appear at his Senate confirmation hearing, leading lawmakers to postpone the nomination process.

•⁠ ⁠Trump said he wants Bill Pulte to remain as acting Director of National Intelligence while Congress considers legislation tying the renewal of FISA authorities to the SAVE Act election-security bill.

•⁠ ⁠Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Tom Cotton said the White House requested the delay and that Clayton’s nomination remains pending.