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Trump Appoints Bill Pulte as Acting Director of National Intelligence Amid FISA Review

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Donald Trump appointed Bill Pulte as the acting director of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) last month. Concurrently, Trump asked Congress for a short-term extension of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). Reports indicate that Pulte, who was appointed to the role despite having no intelligence experience, was tasked with overseeing the ODNI. During his tenure, Pulte reportedly oversaw the removal of more than 50 career intelligence staffers.

From westhawaiitoday.com, dailykos.com, 29news.com

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The appointment of Pulte to the intelligence leadership role has drawn criticism regarding his qualifications and loyalty. Furthermore, Trump stated that Pulte had wide permission to declassify records, including those related to the 2020 election. The appointment occurred while the ODNI's operational scope was under the influence of Trump's political agenda.

Trump appoints Jay Clayton for director of national intelligence amid criticism over the handling of Jeffrey Epstein grand jury materials and Pulte's appointment.

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  1. Trump appointed Bill Pulte as acting DNI, who plans to cut hundreds of jobs.1 source
  2. Trump appoints Pulte to intelligence role; Warner attempts to block the move.1 source
  3. Trump appointed Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence, sparking controversy over staff firings.1 source
  4. Trump appointed Bill Pulte to a high-level intelligence post, which is now being reported by CNN.1 source
  5. Trump appoints Bill Pulte to an intelligence role.1 source
  6. Pulte's appointment has sparked partisan spite and raised questions regarding the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.1 source
  7. Trump appointed Bill Pulte as acting intelligence chief.1 source
  8. Trump appoints Pulte to ODNI and he plans major cuts to the intelligence office.1 source
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  1. Trump names Bill Pulte as acting Director of National Intelligence.1 source
  2. Trump names Bill Pulte as Acting DNI.1 source
  3. Trump nominated Bill Pulte to intelligence leadership.1 source
  4. Trump nominated Bill Pulte to lead the intelligence community.1 source
  5. Trump appoints Bill Pulte as DNI and plans to leverage Senate confirmations.1 source
  6. Trump retained Bill Pulte in the role of acting director of national intelligence.1 source
  7. Trump appointed Bill Pulte to the role of acting director of national intelligence.1 source
  8. Trump reverses the decision to keep Bill Pulte as acting director.1 source
  9. Trump appoints Pulte to lead the intelligence community and confirms a high-profile nominee.1 source
  10. Trump nominated Bill Pulte to the role of Acting DNI.1 source
  11. Trump nominated Bill Pulte for an intelligence leadership role.1 source
  12. Trump names Pulte for the DNI office, coordinating US intelligence agencies.1 source
  13. Trump appoints Bill Pulte to intelligence agencies while facing political opposition from Chuck Schumer.1 source
  14. Pulte appointed to lead intelligence agency; involved in Section 702 renewal debates.1 source
  15. Trump appoints Pulte as acting intelligence director.1 source
  16. Trump appoints Bill Pulte to oversee US intelligence services.1 source
  17. Trump appoints Bill Pulte as acting director of intelligence.2 sources
  18. Trump appoints Pulte to intelligence director role amid FISA vote failure.1 source
  19. Trump appoints Bill Pulte to lead intelligence operations, which are now under House control and monitor Iran.1 source
  20. Trump appoints Bill Pulte to run national intelligence; Democrats object to lack of experience and potential surveillance statute issues.1 source
  21. Trump seeks to install Bill Pulte as intelligence director; Congressional talks underway.1 source
  22. Trump names Pulte as acting director of national intelligence; Jeffries criticizes qualifications.1 source
  23. Trump advocates for intelligence office downsizing while appointing Pulte and nominating Clayton.1 source
  24. Trump appoints Bill Pulte as Director of National Intelligence amid Iowa primary results and Congressional threats.1 source
  25. Trump appoints Pulte to intelligence agency; FISA renewal faces lobbying pressure.1 source
  26. Trump appoints Pulte to intelligence role; Congress asked for FISA extension amid criticism.1 source
  27. Trump appoints Pulte as acting director of intelligence amid political opposition.1 source
  28. Trump names Bill Pulte as acting director of intelligence.1 source
  29. Trump appoints Bill Pulte as interim DNI amid global instability.1 source
  30. Trump appoints Bill Pulte to a key intelligence role.1 source
  31. Trump appoints Bill Pulte as Director of National Intelligence; Democrats push for his withdrawal.1 source
  32. Trump appoints Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence.1 source

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