Trump’s slams GOP over Bill Pulte as acting DNI and FISA row; ‘Republicans fell into trap’

The forum comes amid Democrats’ weeks-long uproar over President Donald Trump’s temporary pick for the job – homebuilder scion and Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte.

Trump Delays Jay Clayton’s Nomination for Intelligence Director

Trump expressed frustration with legislative negotiations over a surveillance law extension, accusing Democrats of breaking a deal.

The president added another condition: linking his approval of the surveillance program to the passage of a bill requiring people to show ID in order to vote.