President Trump’s bid to install a controversial ally to head the intelligence community without the blessing of Congress is giving lawmakers pause about renewing the nation’s warrantless spy powers. Trump on Tuesday announced he had tapped Bill Pulte, the current head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), to additionally serve as the acting director…
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Pulte pick to lead DNI further jeopardizes path to renewing warrantless spy powers
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CitrixNews Staff
Originally reported by The Hill
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