GOP senators question Trump intelligence pick
GOP senators spent time reviewing President Trump's decision to name Bill Pulte acting director of national intelligence. The move came as a surprise replacement for an earlier nominee. Questions cen…
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Leadership of the intelligence community affects oversight of national security priorities and congressional checks on executive appointments.
Key entities
- Gabbard
- Pulte
- Trump
- Tuesday
What to watch next
- Monitor Senate Intelligence Committee hearings or confirmation-related statements for further detail on the nomination 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.