Trump relies on Bill Pulte as temporary intelligence leader while John Thune pushes the White House for the passage of a FISA bill.
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Updated Jun 24
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What happened
Trump relies on Bill Pulte as temporary intelligence leader while John Thune pushes the White House for the passage of a FISA bill.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Trump backed Bill Pulte concerning his initial intelligence role.1 source
Trump appoints Pulte as DNI; Thune criticizes the move.1 source
Trump appoints Pulte to intelligence leadership while facing Congressional pushback.1 source
Trump pushes for Pulte's intelligence role and Thune briefs the White House.1 source
Trump appoints Pulte to lead national intelligence and deals with calls from the House.1 source
Trump appoints Pulte as temporary intelligence leader; Thune pushes for FISA bill passage.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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Bill Pulte
American philanthropist and executive
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John Thune
Norwegian politician
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Congress
US record label; imprint of Congress Record Corp.
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