Trump stands by decision to name Pulte to intel role despite revolt in Congress

Bill Pulte will begin serving as acting director of national intelligence in a week and a half, President Trump announced Tuesday , effectively standing by his decision to name the housing regulator and Trump loyalist to the job — as the appointment endangers a bipartisan compromise on renewing a key spy authority. Mr. Trump chose Pulte, who currently leads the Federal Housing Finance Agency, to replace outgoing Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard. …