Trump taps housing finance director Pulte as acting director of national intelligence after Gabbard

President Trump appointed Bill Pulte, head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, as acting director of national intelligence, replacing Tulsi Gabbard. Trump cited Pulte's real estate and financial management experience as relevant to coordinating national security agencies. Pulte's tenure has involved criminal referrals against officials including Letitia James, Adam Schiff, and Lisa Cook, though some charges were dismissed. Pulte will retain his FHFA role.