President Donald Trump has appointed Bill Pulte, the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, as acting director of national intelligence, replacing Tulsi Gabbard following her resignation in late May. Gabbard’s tenure had already drawn scrutiny, with reports suggesting tensions with Trump over policy differences, including the war in Iran.

Trump has named Bill Pulte has acting director of national intelligence.

Bill Pulte has shown a willingness to go after the president's perceived enemies.

President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he would appoint Bill Pulte to be the director of national intelligence.