Trump names housing official Bill Pulte as acting US spymaster
The head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, who pushed for criminal charges against Trump's foes, will step in as acting Director of National Intelligence.
Trump names housing official Bill Pulte as acting US spymaster
The head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, who pushed for criminal charges against Trump's foes, will step in as acting Director of National Intelligence. Grouped from 5 articles across 4 sources.
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Trump appoints housing regulator Bill Pulte as acting U.S. intelligence director
U.S. President Donald Trump appointed federal housing regulator Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence on Tuesday, elevating a political loyalist without national security experience to lead the country’s sprawling intelligence community.
Trump names housing chief Bill Pulte acting intelligence director, replacing Tulsi Gabbard
Pulte has alleged wrongdoing related to mortgages against Trump's foes, Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook and New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Trump appoints housing finance chief Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence
Real estate scion and fierce Trump loyalist replaces Tulsi Gabbard, who resigned last month
Housing Finance Director Pulte tapped to be acting director of national intelligence
Tulsi Gabbard is set to leave her post on June 30.
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