Rep. Jim Himes on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 7, 2026

TL;DR

Rep. Jim Himes criticizes the appointment of Bill Pulte as acting Director of National Intelligence, stating he lacks national security experience and is politically motivated.
Himes believes Pulte's appointment, coupled with the upcoming expiration of FISA 702 authority, creates a dangerous situation for national security.
He argues that Democrats, and some Republicans, are unlikely to support FISA reauthorization with Pulte in his current role.
Himes states that Ukraine is currently winning the war against Russia, citing Ukrainian territorial gains and heavy Russian casualties.
He acknowledges a divergence between U.S. and Israeli policy but declines to comment on specific counterintelligence matters.

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