President Trump announced on June 2, 2026, that he will appoint Bill Pulte to serve as the acting Director of National Intelligence, succeeding Tulsi Gabbard. Pulte previously held the position of director at the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Additionally, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche are scheduled to testify before the House on the same day.
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Trump announces appointment of Bill Pulte as acting Director of National Intelligence
On June 2, 2026, President Trump appointed Bill Pulte as the acting Director of National Intelligence, replacing Tulsi Gabbard. Pulte was previously the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche are also set to testify before the House.
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Live updates: Trump taps Pulte for acting DNI job; Rubio, Blanche face Senate panels
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