Event Brief
Trump DNI pick Bill Pulte set for intelligence access
Filed: Jun 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Summary: With Trump halting a DNI nomination, Bill Pulte is poised to take the role and gain access to U.S. intelligence.
WHO: Bill Pulte
WHAT: Pulte is set to take on the role of director of national intelligence, despite a congressional bid to thwart it.
WHEN: Jun 18, 2026 at 2:49 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Trump halted his nomination of U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence.
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