Intelligence Agency Under Fire | San Francisco News

Acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte just announced a third round of staff cuts—triggered by Trump’s pressure to shrink the agency—though specifics remain hidden. This follows a pattern of federal trimming since Trump’s return, sparking fears of gutting vital roles while cutting waste. Pulte, a political appointee with no intel background, claims efficiency gains—but his appointment has raised alarms over politicization. Meanwhile, Trump’s pick for the next DNI, Jay Clayton, faces a confirmation hearing July 15th, setting the stage for a major leadership and operational overhaul at the nation’s intelligence hub. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cb1dfa90e8d56d90