Bill Pulte, the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, assumed the role of acting director of national intelligence (DNI) on June 19, 2026. This appointment follows a dispute between President Donald Trump and lawmakers regarding the future of the DNI position. The previous DNI, Tulsi Gabbard, was set to leave her position on June 30, but Trump expedited her departure. Senators were scheduled to confirm Jay Clayton as the new DNI nominee, but Trump canceled the confirmation hearing, preventing Clayton from appearing before the Senate.
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Bill Pulte appointed as acting director of national intelligence
Bill Pulte has been appointed as the acting director of national intelligence as of June 19, 2026. His appointment comes after President Trump canceled a Senate confirmation hearing for Jay Clayton, who was nominated for the DNI position.
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