Senate Majority Leader John Thune has reportedly signaled he wants professionalism, not political moves, in the latest intelligence leadership change. According to The Hill, President Donald Trump recently named Bill Pulte, the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency and a well-known homebuilder, to serve as acting director of national intelligence.
Pulte has faced sharp criticism from Democrats for using mortgage records to investigate President Trump’s political opponents during his time at the Federal Housing Finance Agency, per The Hill. According to the outlet, Thune noted that if the administration seeks to make the appointment permanent, Pulte will have to go through the full Senate confirmation process, including hearings.
