Three GOP senators vote to block Pulte from acting as director of national intelligence
politicsJun 6, 20261248
Sens. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska voted Thursday to adopt a Democratic amendment that bars Bill Pulte from serving as temporary director of national intelligence. The amendment stops the Trump administration from installing Pulte as acting DNI while the Senate considers a permanent nominee. Senators flagged staffing shortfalls and a potential gap in critical foreign intelligence collection, so the vote could leave the intelligence community without a confirmed leader during a sensitive period.
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