Trump seeks FISA extension as Pulte DNI pick faces backlash
What's next: Section 702 expires June 12 unless Congress acts, with Democrats threatening to withhold support over the appointment.
Bloomberg, CNBC +2
Subject
#Federal Housing Finance Agency
Trump puts Bill Pulte atop US intelligence in acting role
What's next: Trump wants Pulte to begin shrinking the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and remove staff.
Bloomberg, The Hill +1
Trump pushes Pulte to cut more staff at U.S. intelligence office
Why it matters: The move deepens Senate resistance to Pulte and has already complicated renewal of a key surveillance program.
The New York Times, CNBC +3
Senate vote to extend FISA stalls after Trump taps Pulte for DNI
What’s next: Congress faces a deadline next week, and Republican leaders need Democratic votes to keep Section 702 powers from lapsing.
The New York Times, Fox News
Trump picks Bill Pulte as acting intelligence chief
What's next: Pulte can serve temporarily without Senate confirmation while keeping his housing finance post.
The New York Times, Bloomberg +9