Trump taps Bill Pulte as acting DNI, drawing security scrutiny
TL;DR
President Trump named Bill Pulte, FHFA chief, as acting director of national intelligence and moved to delay Jay Clayton’s confirmation amid bipartisan concerns about Pulte’s lack of security experience and possible use of sensitive intelligence; the administration tied Clayton’s full confirmation and a renewal of the FISA Section 702 program to passage of a controversial voter-ID/citizenship bill, provoking opposition from Democrats and unease among some Republicans.
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- Bill Pulte Brings Trump-Era Disruption to US Spy Agency Bloomberg.com
- Virginia Democrat: 'There will be a lawsuit' over Bill Pulte's appointment as acting intelligence director Boise State Public Radio
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