Bill Pulte Becomes Acting Director Of National Intelligence
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Dems slam Trump's surprise choice for acting intelligence head: 'By any objective assessment, this appointment makes no sense'
"Americans need intelligence leadership dedicated to protecting our nation, not political loyalists pursuing Trump's revenge tour," said Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., told CNN “we don’t need a weaponized DNI, we need professionals there,” adding Pulte has a “lengthy road ahead of him” if Trump wants to make his appointment permanent through the Senate confirmation process.
Given initial reactions from critical Senate Republicans, Pulte would likely struggle to be confirmed for a permanent position
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Congress blindsided by Trump’s Pulte pick and questions qualifications for intelligence chief
Senate lawmakers from both parties were blindsided by President Donald Trump’s decision to tap Bill Pulte as the acting director of national intelligence on Tuesday and are questioning his qualifications for the post.
WASHINGTON — A House intelligence panel announced Thursday it will conduct a bipartisan review of recommendations included in the 9/11 Commission report, with hearings to be held starting next month as the nation prepares to mark the 25th anniversary ...