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Trump appointed Bill Pulte to lead ODNI operations; Pulte served as Acting Director under Trump's authority. Mark Warner publicly criticized Pulte's qualifications.

18 reports, 13 independent Updated Jul 7
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Trump appointed Bill Pulte to lead ODNI operations; Pulte served as Acting Director under Trump's authority. Mark Warner publicly criticized Pulte's qualifications.

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  1. Bert Mizusawa, who has IC background, unsuccessfully sought office in the House and is now involved in a rivalry for a vacant upper chamber seat.Sub-event
  2. Pulte supports Trump's claims as the CIA tracks misinformation against the Democratic Party, amid China assessing candidates for meddling.Sub-event
  3. Under the leadership of Donald Trump, the intelligence office is facing intense scrutiny as demands are made for a master list of all secret agents and assets.Sub-event
  4. Trump's appointment of Bill Pulte to lead ODNI sparks internal purges and Senatorial scrutiny.1 source
  5. Pulte appointed to ODNI top security role despite lacking required expertise.1 source
  6. Pulte seeks to cut hundreds of jobs.1 source
  7. Bill Pulte appointed interim ODNI director as Trump makes political claims and Democrats warn of losses.1 source
  8. Trump appoints Pulte as acting ODNI director; Himes criticizes appointment.1 source
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  1. Trump appoints Pulte as Acting DNI; Blumenthal questions qualifications; Schumer calls for accountability.1 source
  2. Trump appoints Bill Pulte; Congress fails to extend surveillance program.1 source
  3. Trump appoints Pulte; Democrats oppose extension; House fails to extend spying tool.1 source
  4. Trump appointed Bill Pulte to lead ODNI operations; Warner criticized his qualifications.1 source

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