GOP senators question Trump pick for acting intelligence director
GOP senators raised questions about the qualifications and sudden appointment of Bill Pulte as acting DNI. The move surprised some lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
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AFBytes briefing
Leadership changes at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence affect oversight of U.S. intelligence agencies and their priorities.
Key entities
- Gabbard
- Pulte
- Trump
- Tuesday
What to watch next
- Watch for Senate Intelligence Committee hearings or statements on the acting director's confirmation path.
- Watch for Senate confirmation hearings on permanent DNI nominees and any related intelligence authorization bills.
- Watch for Senate confirmation hearings or a permanent nominee announcement for further signals.
Trump Names Acting DNI After Roger Stone Input
President Trump selected the current housing regulator to serve as acting director of national intelligence. The choice reportedly followed input from longtime adviser Roger Stone.
trump names acting director of national intelligence
Donald Trump appointed William Pulte as acting Director of National Intelligence after Tulsi Gabbard announced her resignation. Pulte currently leads the Federal Housing Finance Agency.