Trump taps loyalist with no intel experience to lead US spy agencies

President Donald Trump named Bill Pulte, currently the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, as the new acting director of national intelligence on Tuesday. Pulte will replace Tulsi Gabbard, who announced her resignation from the role last month.“William has deep experience managing the most sensitive matters in America,” Trump wrote in a Truth Social post, praising in particular Pulte’s attention to the “safety and soundness of the Markets.” Trump added that Pulte will maintain his role a...