Trump rules out Pulte as permanent director of national intelligence
President Donald Trump says his acting director of national intelligence, Bill Pulte, will not be permanent. Trump describes Pulte as "a very smart guy" but notes he may not want the role long-term. Trump mentions other candidates are being considered for the…
President Donald Trump says his acting director of national intelligence, Bill Pulte, will not be permanent. Trump describes Pulte as "a very smart guy" but notes he may not want the role long-term. Trump mentions other candidates are being considered for the…
WASHINGTON (AP) President Donald Trump said Thursday that federal housing finance regulator Bill Pulte, his pick for acting director of national intelligence, would not be his permanent choice for th…
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