The announcement comes amid furious backlash towards interim DNI Bill Pulte, who lacks any intelligence experience and comes from the housing sector.

Pulte took over for Tulsi Gabbard on Tuesday.

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…

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

Trump faced intense pushback over his decision to name Bill Pulte, head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, as acting director. The situation has led to a standoff in Congress…