FHFA's Bill Pulte Named Acting DNI, Managing $10 Trillion Oversight

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President Donald Trump appointed Bill Pulte, who currently leads the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), as the acting director of national intelligence, replacing Tulsi Gabbard. Pulte will continue his role at FHFA while overseeing the U.S. intelligence community, including the CIA and NSA. Trump emphasized Pulte's management experience with over $10 trillion in assets at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The move has faced criticism from Democratic leaders and Senate Republicans, who express concerns over Pulte's qualifications and potential political motivations.