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.
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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.
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Trump picks Bill Pulte as acting intelligence chief
What's next: Pulte can serve temporarily without Senate confirmation while keeping his housing finance post.
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