Former DHS official on the new acting DNI: ‘Solely there to satisfy a political agenda’

Thune's remarks came after an early-morning social media post from President Donald Trump on Wednesday that upended Senate Republicans' plans to quickly confirm Clayton and extend a key surveillance law.

Last year, Pulte referred several Democrats – all of them prominent Trump antagonists – for prosecution for mortgage fraud.

Bill Pulte Brings Trump-Era Disruption to US Spy Agency

The idea was that a high-ranking intelligence official, independent of any particular spy agency, would improve coordination and communication among various departments.