Bill Pulte assumes role of US acting director of national intelligence
The White House moved Bill Pulte, formerly head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, into the acting Director of National Intelligence role without Senate confirmation; the appointment raises concerns about politicizing intelligence, weakening oversight, and changing information and personnel flows inside the intelligence community.
Why it matters: The White House moved Bill Pulte, formerly head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, into the acting Director of National Intelligence role without Senate confirmation; the appointment raises concerns about politicizing intelligence, weakening oversight, and changing information and personnel flows inside the intelligence community.