The U.S. Senate voted to confirm Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence, replacing Bill Pulte, who had served in the role for months after Tulsi Gabbard resigned, according to CNBC.
Key facts
- The Senate confirmed Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence, according to CNBC.
- Clayton replaces Bill Pulte in the role.
- Pulte had been serving as DNI for months, CNBC reported.
- Pulte took over after Tulsi Gabbard resigned the post.
- The confirmation was reported by CNBC on 28 July 2026.
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Jay Clayton as President Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence, according to CNBC.
Clayton replaces Bill Pulte, who had been serving as director of national intelligence for months, according to the report.
Pulte assumed the role after Tulsi Gabbard resigned the post, CNBC reported.
Further details about the timing of Clayton’s swearing-in and the circumstances surrounding the leadership change were not provided in the source reporting.
Why it matters
The director of national intelligence is a senior national security post, making a change in its leadership significant. The available source confirms only the Senate vote and that Clayton succeeds Pulte.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the new director of national intelligence?
Jay Clayton, whom the Senate confirmed as President Trump's director of national intelligence, according to CNBC.
Who did Jay Clayton replace?
Clayton replaced Bill Pulte, who had been serving as director of national intelligence for months.
Why was Bill Pulte serving in the role?
Pulte took over the post after Tulsi Gabbard resigned as director of national intelligence, according to CNBC.