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

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

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

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

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If William Pulte's appointment is not rescinded, Senate Democrats say, it could sink an extension of FISA Section 702.

Senate Democrats are warning that Trump’s move to install the FHFA director at the head of the nation’s top intel office could make it harder to pass an extension for Section 702…

The White House is being implored to step in and help Congress extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.

“Warner’s opposition to Bill Pulte masks the fact that he is still the Democrats’ chief advocate for handing over unchecked spying powers to the Trump administration," said one…

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