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 of FISA.

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

Democrats are criticizing President Donald Trump's selection of federal housing finance Director Bill Pulte to be acting director of national intelligence, saying Pulte lacks…

"William has deep experience managing the most sensitive matters in America, the safety and soundness of the Markets, and over 10 Trillion Dollars at Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac..."

Pulte’s current role involves ensuring the soundness of the mortgage market, but he morphed into a megaphone who went after the Republican president’s perceived political foes.

The Republican president cited Pulte's work at the FHFA and his role as chair of the mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

The selection is unconventional for the nation’s lead intelligence official, a role tasked with managing 18 distinct agencies like the CIA and NSA.

Bill Pulte, Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, has been appointed as acting Director of National Intelligence by President Donald Trump in a major administrative…

The close ally with no known intelligence experience will oversee 18 US agencies while keeping his current role regulating mortgage market.

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…

Pulte is the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency and the chairman of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Federal Housing Finance Agency director has no national security experience

Critics question qualifications as loyalist inherits post amid global crises

In his role atop the housing finance agency, Bill Pulte has used his access to mortgage records to refer some top Trump enemies for prosecution.

Pulte has no experience in the national intelligence community

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If William Pulte's appointment is not rescinded, Senate Democrats say, it could sink an extension of FISA Section 702.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

Under current law, the president can choose from more than 350 federal officials to fill any vacant office, regardless of qualifications.