Acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte said Saturday that the leadership transition at the office will begin Monday, reversing reports of earlier plans for him to remain in the role alongside his successor, Jay Clayton, for a transition period. Pulte also praised Clayton, writing, "I have no doubt that Jay will do a tremendous job. Jay Clayton appears before the Senate Intelligence Committee during his confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill on July 15. Clayton, who was confirmed by the Senate earlier this week, is expected to be sworn in next week, a source told CNN. Some Republican Senate Intelligence Committee staffers, who had been concerned initially over Pulte's appointment and lack of experience, later said they were pleased with the work he had done to cut some of that bloat.