Trump Administration Live Updates: President Names Bill Pulte as Acting Director of National Intelligence

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“President Trump named Bill Pulte, a home-building heir, as acting director of national intelligence, replacing Tulsi Gabbard. This appointment is expected to face criticism due to Pulte’s lack of national security experience.

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June 2, 2026, 9:52 a.m. ET2 minutes ago

Bill Pulte, the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, at a hearing in Washington last year.Eric Lee/The New York Times

What We’re Covering Today

• National Intelligence: President Trump announced on Tuesday that he was naming Bill Pulte, a home-building heir who runs the Federal Housing Finance Agency, to be the acting director of national intelligence, replacing Tulsi Gabbard. The move is almost certain to draw criticism as Mr. Pulte has no known experience for a national security role. Read more ›

• State Department: Secretary of State Marco Rubio will testify before the U.S. Senate on Tuesday morning in a budget session that is also sure to cover pressing national security issues, such as President Trump’s negotiations to end the war with Iran and an intensifying U.S. pressure campaign against Cuba’s government.”