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, PBS NewsHour +4
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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