Intel committee lawmakers say they haven't spoken with Bill Pulte
Key congressional intelligence leaders have yet to speak with President Donald Trump‘s new acting director of national intelligence, Bill Pulte, a striking reality as Congress races to reauthorize a key surveillance authority before a June 12 deadline.
TL;DR
- Key congressional intelligence leaders have not met with the new acting Director of National Intelligence, Bill Pulte.
- Congress is under pressure to reauthorize a key surveillance authority before a June 12 deadline.
- Lawmakers question Pulte's qualifications due to his lack of national security experience.
- Concerns exist that Pulte may weaponize intelligence, similar to past actions in his housing finance role.
- Democrats threaten to oppose FISA reauthorization due to Pulte's appointment.
- The White House defends Pulte and accuses Democrats of jeopardizing national security for political reasons.