Trending Now - Trump Appoints Bill Pulte as New US Intelligence Chief

WHO:

CBS News - Bill Pulte has sent criminal referrals to the Justice Department alleging mortgage fraud against New York Attorney General Letitia James, Sen. Adam Schiff, Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, and former Rep. Eric Swalwell.

CNN - President Donald Trump appointed Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence.

CBS News - Bill Pulte is the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency and chairman of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Fox News - Tulsi Gabbard is the current director of national intelligence who announced her resignation.

WHAT:

CNBC - Trump had previously announced that Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence Aaron Lukas would take over as acting DNI after Gabbard left.

CNN - Trump announced the appointment of Bill Pulte to replace Tulsi Gabbard as acting director of national intelligence.

CBS News - Pulte has sent criminal referrals to the Justice Department alleging mortgage fraud against several political opponents of Trump.

CNBC - Pulte will oversee the U.S. intelligence community, including the FBI, CIA, Defense Intelligence Agency, and NSA.

Fox News - Pulte will remain in his roles at the FHFA and as chairman of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac while serving as acting DNI.

WHERE:

CNBC - The announcement was made from the White House.

WHEN:

CBS News - Tulsi Gabbard's resignation will take effect on June 30, 2026.

CBS News - Tulsi Gabbard's resignation will take effect on June 30.

Fox News - Gabbard's resignation was announced last month.

WHY:

Alternet - Pulte is known for helping Trump find a way to target political opponents, including searching through mortgage applications for errors.

Fox News - Gabbard cited her husband's diagnosis of bone cancer as a reason for her resignation.

HOW:

CNN - Trump stated that Pulte's experience includes managing over $10 trillion at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which is a substantial increase from where it was just 12 months ago.

CNN - Trump made the announcement via a post on Truth Social, praising Pulte's experience in managing sensitive matters and overseeing over $10 trillion at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

(UPDATED June 3, 2026 06:34 UTC)

Tulsi Gabbard's resignation will take effect on June 30, 2026. Trump highlighted that Pulte has extensive experience managing over $10 trillion at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, a significant increase from just a year ago, and is known for assisting him in targeting political opponents by scrutinizing mortgage applications for errors. This collaboration underscores the strategic moves being made as the political landscape continues to evolve.

(UPDATED June 3, 2026 04:22 UTC)

Tulsi Gabbard's resignation will take effect on June 30, 2026. Trump has highlighted that Pulte's extensive experience includes managing over $10 trillion at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, a significant increase from just a year ago. Pulte is recognized for assisting Trump in targeting political opponents, including scrutinizing mortgage applications for errors.

(UPDATED June 3, 2026 01:49 UTC)

Tulsi Gabbard's resignation will take effect on June 30, 2026. Trump highlighted that Pulte has a wealth of experience, having managed over $10 trillion at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, marking a significant increase from just a year ago. Pulte is recognized for assisting Trump in targeting political opponents, including reviewing mortgage applications for errors.

(UPDATED June 2, 2026 23:28 UTC)

Bill Pulte has sent criminal referrals to the Justice Department, alleging mortgage fraud against New York Attorney General Letitia James, Senator Adam Schiff, Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, and former Representative Eric Swalwell. In related news, Trump announced that Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence Aaron Lukas would step in as acting DNI following Gabbard's departure. Trump highlighted Pulte's extensive experience in managing over $10 trillion at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, marking a significant increase from just a year ago.

(UPDATED June 2, 2026 16:22 UTC)

President Trump has appointed Bill Pulte as the acting director of national intelligence, replacing Tulsi Gabbard, who announced her resignation due to her husband's diagnosis of bone cancer. Pulte currently serves as the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency and is the chairman of both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. He will oversee the U.S. intelligence community, which includes the FBI, CIA, Defense Intelligence Agency, and NSA, while retaining his roles at the FHFA and as chairman of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The announcement was made from the White House, with Trump praising Pulte's experience in managing sensitive matters and overseeing over $10 trillion at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Pulte has also sent criminal referrals to the Justice Department alleging mortgage fraud against several of Trump's political opponents.