And Democrats aren’t alone in wanting Bill Pulte gone.

Pulte has no background in national security or intelligence.

President Trump appoints Bill Pulte, with no intelligence experience, as acting DNI. Critics warn of political retribution and national security risks.

Democrats noted that Bill Pulte's major qualification appeared to be his enthusiasm for fulfilling Trump's requests.

President Donald Trump’s pick of Bill Pulte to be the acting director of national intelligence got mixed reviews Tuesday on Capitol Hill, as some worried that the Trump ally may…

“We don’t need a weaponized DNI; we need professionals there," said Senate Majority Leader John Thune.

Trump on Tuesday named Bill Pulte, head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, as acting director of national intelligence, replacing Tulsi Gabbard. Pulte, a loyal Trump ally who…

And Democrats aren’t alone in wanting Bill Pulte gone.

Trump's appointment of Bill Pulte as acting DNI draws GOP criticism, with senators questioning his qualifications and lack of intelligence experience.

Trump’s appointment of Pulte, a top housing official, blindsided congressional Republicans and Democrats alike on Tuesday.

If William Pulte's appointment is not rescinded, Senate Democrats say, it could sink an extension of FISA Section 702.

Trump tapped Pulte for the interim position Tuesday.

Trump's comment came two days after he tapped Bill Pulte, who leads the Federal Housing Finance Agency, as acting DNI to replace Tulsi Gabbard.

Trump repeated that Pulte would only serve as DNI in an "acting position" capacity and that he is "not going to be permanent."

The controversial pick received bipartisan pushback when Trump announced he would nominate him to the position.

Critics fear the acting director of national intelligence will use his access to top-secret information to target the president’s foes.

President Trump's comments are sure to roil members of Congress who criticized the appointment of Bill Pulte as acting national intelligence director.

Both Democrats and Republicans oppose Trump’s pick

"The naming of Pulte to that position, although the timing arguably wasn't the best..."