The president had named Bill Pulte to hold the Cabinet position temporarily after Tulsi Gabbard resigned from the position.

The announcement follows Trump's decision to nominate an ally and political attack dog to serve as acting director. The pick sparked a backlash that doomed efforts to renew a key…

Pulte took over for Tulsi Gabbard on Tuesday.

Bill Pulte, a top housing official, is serving as the interim director of national intelligence.