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Trump names housing official Bill Pulte acting national intelligence director

President Trump has appointed Bill Pulte, currently the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, as the acting director of national intelligence. Pulte, known for his role in Trump's political campaigns and his involvement in scrutinizing the Federal Reserve, will now divide his time between his housing responsibilities and this critical national security position. This appointment comes as former Director Tulsi Gabbard is set to depart the administration. AI

RANK_REASON Appointment of a high-level acting intelligence official by a former president. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Trump names housing official Bill Pulte acting national intelligence director

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