Intelligence Democrats warn Trump nominee Bill Pulte as ODNI braces for firings

Colorado congressman on Bill Pulte, reauthorizing FISA, and cuts to NATO dues

(CBS, KYMA) - Rep. Jason Crow (D-Colo.) spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about Acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte. Brennan says Pulte has been "accused of using mortgage information to go after the president's political enemies," which is under investigation by the GAO. This prompted Brennan to ask Rep. Crow what harm, if any, can be done now that Pulte is the Acting DNI, and if Democrats have the power to s…

Intelligence Democrats warn Trump nominee Bill Pulte as ODNI braces for firings

Intelligence Democrats are warning acting Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Bill Pulte from carrying out sweeping firings or improperly declassifying intelligence as Congress braces for the controversial new intelligence chief’s full first week on the job. Pulte, who also remains the head of a federal housing agency, was tapped by Trump to lead the Office…

Trump's New Intel Chief Demands Firing List of 300 from Counterterrorism Center

Acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte arrived at ODNI headquarters in suburban Virginia a day ahead of schedule last week and immediately asked staff for a list of every employee in the office so he could assess who to fire, according to two sources familiar with the matter. Pulte, who assumed the role on Friday, June 19, then directed staff to compile a list of roughly 300 candidates for dismissal from the National Counterterroris…

ODNI crisis brings up decades-old criticism of the intelligence office

President Trump has directed William J. Pulte, his temporary choice to replace Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence, to significantly downsize the office and eliminate those he sees as political enemies, sparking bipartisan outrage and dredging up criticism that has plagued the position.