The selection is unconventional for the nation’s lead intelligence official, a role tasked with managing 18 distinct agencies like the CIA and NSA.
William J. Pulte, Director of U.S. Federal Housing FHFA, speaks to the press at The White House on Thursday, July 24, 2025.
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David DiMolfetta,Cybersecurity Reporter, Nextgov/FCW
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Bill Pulte has shown a willingness to go after the president's perceived enemies.
The president has tapped Bill Pulte to be acting director of national intelligence.
Trump Names Housing Official As Acting Director Of National Intelligence
President Donald Trump on Tuesday named housing official Bill Pulte, who has played a leading role in stoking the president’s…
Democrats are criticizing President Donald Trump's selection of federal housing finance Director Bill Pulte to be acting director…
Pulte has no experience in the national intelligence community
Trump Names Housing Official As Acting Director Of National Intelligence
