Trump appointed Bill Pulte to the ODNI while Jay Clayton was nominated for a permanent role, gaining experience at FHFA.
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Updated Jul 10
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What happened
Trump appointed Bill Pulte to the ODNI while Jay Clayton was nominated for a permanent role, gaining experience at FHFA.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Trump nominated Bill Pulte for DNI and Clayton for top federal prosecutor.1 source
Donald Trump appointed Pulte, formerly of Fannie Mae, to lead the ODNI.1 source
Trump appointed Bill Pulte to the ODNI while Jay Clayton was nominated for a permanent role, gaining experience at FHFA.1 source
President Trump is actively stalling Jay Clayton's nomination to the intelligence post while pushing for another appointee.1 source
Trump seeks to confirm Clayton as intelligence director while blocking Pulte; Thune pushes back against wishes.1 source
Trump faces escalating conflict with Senate Republicans amid Iran tensions.1 source
Trump pushed for Jay Clayton's confirmation; Bill Pulte appointed Acting Director of ODNI.1 source
Trump appoints Pulte as Acting DNI and seeks confirmation for Clayton's nomination.1 source
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Trump makes key appointments to intelligence and government posts.1 source
Trump appoints Bill Pulte to lead the FHF Agency and nominates Jay Clayton for DNI.1 source
Trump appoints Clayton for next DNI role and Pulte for interim DNI role.1 source
Trump's nomination of Pulte as Acting DNI and delay of Clayton's nomination affect Senate confirmation.1 source
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The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Jay Clayton
American lawyer
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Bill Pulte
American philanthropist and executive
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Federal Housing Finance Agency
U.S. federal agency
Related events
- Trump appointed Bill Pulte to lead ODNI operations; Pulte served as Acting Director under Trump's authority. Mark Warner publicly criticized Pulte's qualifications.
- Donald Trump chose Bill Pulte for the DNI role, drawing criticism from Senators Cassidy and Thune.
- Donald Trump nominated Jay Clayton for the DNI role, with John Thune supporting the appointment to his cabinet.
- Donald Trump appointed Bill Pulte as Acting Director of National Intelligence while simultaneously asking Congress for a short-term extension of FISA.
- Donald Trump appointed Bill Pulte as Acting Director of National Intelligence, while Pulte continues to oversee Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.