President Trump canceled the confirmation hearing for Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence, citing issues with the confirmation of his successor and the acting DNI. This move jeopardizes the reauthorization of Section 702 of FISA, a critical intelligence authority that has lapsed.
President Trump postponed Jay Clayton's confirmation as DNI, keeping Bill Pulte as acting DNI. Trump linked Clayton's approval to passage of surveillance and voter ID legislation.
President Trump canceled Jay Clayton's confirmation hearing for Director of National Intelligence, citing issues with the confirmation of his successor and the acting DNI. This imperils the reauthorization of Section 702 of FISA.
Trump ally Bill Pulte has been appointed acting Director of National Intelligence, replacing Tulsi Gabbard earlier than expected. The move has drawn bipartisan criticism due to Pulte's lack of intelligence experience and concerns he may use the role to advance Trump's agenda.
President Trump appointed Bill Pulte, a millennial heir with no national security experience, as acting Director of National Intelligence. Trump plans to "gut" the agency to its "bare minimum" before nominating a permanent replacement for Tulsi Gabbard, who is resigning.
President Trump announced Thursday that Acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte will not be permanently appointed to the position. This decision follows criticism from Capitol Hill lawmakers regarding Pulte's lack of intelligence experience and his history as a Trump loyalist.
Senate Republicans express surprise and skepticism over President Trump's appointment of Bill Pulte as acting Director of National Intelligence, citing his lack of qualifications and past criticisms of Trump's perceived enemies. This move signals growing impatience among some Republicans, potentially jeopardizing Trump's legislative agenda.
Republican Senator Bill Cassidy expressed doubts about the "competence" of Bill Pulte, the Federal Housing Finance Agency chief appointed as acting director of national intelligence. Cassidy cited Pulte's lack of military or intelligence background and questioned his security clearance.
President Trump appointed housing official Bill Pulte as acting Director of National Intelligence, sparking controversy due to Pulte's lack of intelligence background and accusations of using his current role for political retribution.
President Trump appointed housing official Bill Pulte as acting Director of National Intelligence, sparking controversy due to Pulte's lack of intelligence background and accusations of using his current role for political retribution.
President Trump appointed Bill Pulte, head of the housing agency, as acting Director of National Intelligence. Analysts and lawmakers fear this move could politicize the office and weaponize intelligence against political rivals due to Pulte's lack of experience and past actions.
President Trump appointed William P. Barr, 38, acting Director of National Intelligence (DNI), despite his lack of experience in national security intelligence. Barr, currently FHFA chief, has led investigations into Trump's political opponents, raising concerns among Republicans and Democrats about his qualifications and potential for political retribution.
President Trump appointed Bill Pulte, head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, as acting Director of National Intelligence, replacing Tulsi Gabbard. Pulte, lacking intelligence experience, will also continue his FHFA role. The move drew immediate condemnation from Democrats and some Republicans.
