Trump Names Bill Pulte Acting Director of National Intelligence
President Trump has appointed Bill Pulte as acting Director of National Intelligence, succeeding Tulsi Gabbard who resigned in late May. The appointment comes amid heightened national security challenges, including faltering Iran ceasefire negotiations and ongoing Middle East tensions. Pulte brings extensive intelligence community experience from senior roles across multiple federal agencies. The Senate Intelligence Committee is expected to hold confirmation hearings to assess his readiness for the role.