Trump balks at permanent DNI as Pulte leads intelligence agency, delaying FISA extension
TL;DR
Trump signaled he won’t nominate a permanent DNI to replace acting head Bill Pulte, leaving the Section 702 FISA renewal in jeopardy as Democrats demand Pulte’s removal before backing the extension; Johnson’s White House meeting offered little clarity on a path forward before the Friday deadline.
- Trump not expected to act on Pulte after Johnson meeting Politico
- The real reason Bill Pulte was named director of national intelligence The Hill
- Speaker Johnson huddles with Trump to try to finalize FISA deal ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Trump Is Already Looking to Dump His Top Loyalist Bill Pulte The Daily Beast
- Exclusive | Trump Urges ‘Less Shackled’ Pulte to Fire Intelligence-Community Employees WSJ
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