Pulte will take over the role of acting director of national intelligence after the departure of Tulsi Gabbard. Bill Pulte, a Trump loyalist who leads the federal housing finance agency, will have oversight of the United States intelligence agencies. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• Pulte will take over the role of acting director of national intelligence after the departure of Tulsi Gabbard. He will be involved in important security matters as the US war with Iran continues.S1

• Bill Pulte, a Trump loyalist who leads the federal housing finance agency, will have oversight of the United States intelligence agencies. He has no known background in intelligence.S2

• Housing industry executive Bill Pulte has no known experience in national securityS3

• US president says head of Federal Housing Finance Agency will serve as acting director days after Gabbard exits roleDonald Trump has tapped a close ally to serve as the country’s top intelligence official, days after Tulsi Gabbard announced her exit from the r...S5