President Donald Trump on Thursday nominates Jay Clayton, the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, to become the next permanent Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Multiple outlets report that Clayton would be taking over leadership of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI). Reporting also places the nomination in the context of recent disruption at the agency. Several sources say Trump’s earlier choice for acting DNI, Bill Pulte, drew backlash and helped trigger broader consequences. Courthouse News reports that the Pulte appointment led to widespread backlash and that it cost the government an extension on an international surveillance provision. PBS NewsHour and The Hill describe Clayton as a more conventional or widely respected legal figure compared with Trump’s prior selection. Other outlets also note Clayton’s background beyond his current role, including that he previously served as chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Overall, the reports describe Clayton’s nomination as a new step after the turbulence surrounding the interim leadership at ODNI, with the formal process moving forward from Trump’s announcement.