Trump’s Shock Pick Shakes FISA Talks

Trump shocks Congress with surprise pick Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence — a 38-year-old housing agency head known for political attacks and social media crusades. His nomination derails fragile FISA renewal talks, sparking bipartisan backlash over his lack of security experience and weaponized tactics. With the law’s expiration looming, lawmakers are paralyzed — Democrats vow no deal with Pulte, even some Republicans warn against politicizing intelligence. Behind the scenes, Pulte’s online philanthropy masked deep GOP donor ties, fueling fears he’ll turn intel into a partisan tool. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/a65da4d650caf6bb