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Trump drops Pulte for DNI after Senate revolt

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President Donald Trump has withdrawn his consideration of Bill Pulte for the permanent Director of National Intelligence role following bipartisan opposition from the Senate. Senators from both parties raised concerns about Pulte's lack of national security experience and his controversial actions as a federal housing finance regulator. Trump stated that Pulte would not be a permanent choice, and other candidates are now being interviewed for the position. AI

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Trump drops Pulte for DNI after Senate revolt

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    Trump backs down on Bill Pulte after bipartisan Senate revolt

    “He’s not going to be permanent because, you know, I don’t think he’d want to be permanent,” Trump said, calling Pulte a “very smart guy."

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