What Happens to Bill Pulte's Job Running Housing Now?
Republican senators and Democrats are pressing for a professional intelligence chief as Trump weighs whether to keep Bill Pulte in the post.
- On Wednesday, President Donald Trump confirmed Bill Pulte will become Acting Director of National Intelligence on June 19, while stating he is seeking a permanent nominee with national security experience.
- Pulte's selection triggered a revolt among Senate Democrats, who are blocking renewal of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act before it expires Friday, citing his lack of intelligence community experience.
- Trump directed Pulte to immediately downsize the office and revert staff to their home agencies, moves that followed scrutiny over his prior tenure leading the Federal Housing Finance Agency.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., urged the White House on Tuesday to quickly name a permanent, professional replacement to secure votes necessary for extending the surveillance act.
- Behind-the-Scenes lobbying has intensified over potential permanent successors, with names including Rep. Elise Stefanik and former Utah Rep. Jason Chaffetz emerging as leadership weighs options to resolve the stalemate.
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What Happens to Bill Pulte's Job Running Housing Now?
In his role as director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, Bill Pulte has gone after some of Trump’s political enemies by accusing them of mortgage fraud. Mark Schiefelbein/APBill Pulte’s lack of intelligence credentials has been the central point of contention in the debate over his taking on the role of acting director of national intelligence.But lawmakers, including some Republicans, say that it’s an open question whether he can continue…
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President Trump is actively seeking a new Director of National Intelligence after his decision not to retain Bill Pulte in the long-term position. Pulte currently serves as Acting DNI, and his tenure is temporary as the search for a permanent replacement intensifies. Several notable names are in contention for this critical role. Among them is Republican Representative Elise Stefanik from New York. Stefanik was nearly appointed as Trump’s ambass…
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Trump Says Pulte Will Take Over as Acting DNI Sooner Than Expected - "Working Closely" on Transition With Tulsi Gabbard * The Gateway Pundit * by Jordan Conradson
President Trump announced on Tuesday that Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) director Bill Pulte will step in as acting Director of National Intelligence on Friday, June 19. Pulti was originally expected to take over after outgoing DNI Tulsi bard's previously announced June 30 departure.
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