Bessent says he told Pulte ‘I was going to kick his a–‘
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CBS NewsBJun 3, 8:12 PM
Bessent testifies he told Pulte he was "going to kick his a**," not punch him
Bill Pulte, President Trump's pick for acting director of national intelligence, is being met with some skepticism on Capitol Hill.
The AtlanticAJun 2, 11:20 PM
What Trump Wants From Bill Pulte
The director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency has no experience in national security but can be counted on to go after the president’s enemies.
The New RepublicBJun 2, 10:24 PM
Everybody Hates Bill Pulte
Bill Pulte for director of national intelligence? Really? President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social Tuesday that he is appointing William J. Pulte to be acting director of national intelligenc
The AtlanticAJun 2, 3:35 PM
Trump’s Strange Choice for Director of National Intelligence
The president’s selection of Bill Pulte is both baffling and predictable.
Mother JonesBJun 2, 4:28 PM
Bill Pulte Lacks Intelligence Qualifications. He’s Perfect for the Job Trump Just Gave Him.
President Donald Trump’s announcement Tuesday that Bill Pulte will serve as acting Director of National Intelligence—taking over the post from the embattled Tulsi Gabbard—makes a weird kind of sense.
Democracy DocketBJun 2, 5:58 PM
Trump appoints Bill Pulte, unqualified loyalist who targeted his foes, as acting intel chief - Democracy Docket
Trump appoints Bill Pulte, unqualified loyalist who targeted his foes, as acting intel chief Democracy Docket
The New RepublicBJun 3, 2:20 PM
Democrats Threaten to Block Major Bill Unless Trump Drops DNI Pick
Democratic lawmakers are hoping to force Republicans to remove Bill Pulte from his new side-gig as acting director of national intelligence. Senator Mark Warner told Senate Majority Leader John Thune
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The HillBJun 3, 6:57 PM
Bessent says he told Pulte ‘I was going to kick his a–‘
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday said he once told Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte, who President Trump recently tapped to serve as acting head of the Office of
PBS NewsHourAJun 3, 10:02 PM
WATCH: Bessent recalls telling acting intelligence director Pulte he was 'going to kick his ass'
Bessent said he made the comment in the summer of 2025. President Donald Trump named Pulte acting director of national intelligence this week.
The HillBJun 3, 4:20 PM
Johnson: Democrats ‘playing politics’ with FISA over Pulte appointment
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) lambasted Democrats for suggesting that President Trump’s appointment of Bill Pulte to be acting director of national intelligence could imperil reauthorization of t
The HillBJun 3, 5:42 PM
McConnell warns about Pulte’s lack of experience to serve as Director of National Intelligence
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) warned on Wednesday that any person tapped to serve as director of national intelligence (DNI) must have “extensive national security experience,” sending a pointed messag
AxiosAJun 2, 8:29 PM
Trump loyalist Pulte gets oversight of vast U.S. intel
President Trump on Tuesday picked Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte to lead the U.S. intelligence community, elevating a MAGA loyalist to one of the government's most powerful nationa
The HillBJun 3, 7:53 PM
Pence: ‘I expect there will be issues’ around Pulte pick as Trump DNI
Former Vice President Mike Pence on Wednesday said he believes President Trump’s selection of Bill Pulte as outgoing Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard’s acting replacement will face obst
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The Gateway PunditDJun 3, 9:45 PM
Treasury Secretary Bessent Says He Told Bill Pulte He Was Going to Kick His A** (VIDEO)
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday testified before the Senate Finance Committee on the Trump Administration's 2027 budget. The post Treasury Secretary Bessent Says He Told Bill Pulte He Wa
Daily CallerDJun 3, 8:47 PM
Bessent Denies Threatening To Punch Bill Pulte, Confirms He Threatened To Kick His Ass
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent denied threatening to punch now-Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte “in the fucking face” during a summer 2025 spat. At a Wednesday Senate Finance Committee h
Just the NewsCJun 3, 12:00 AM
Johnson fumes as Dems threaten FISA over Pulte appointment
Section 702 is a provision that allows for the warrantless surveillance of foreigners abroad.
Just the NewsCJun 3, 12:00 AM
McConnell warns he won't vote to confirm DNI nominee Pulte over lack of national security experience
McConnell did not specifically name Pulte in his statement but appeared to warn that the acting director might not get confirmed if Trump formally nominates him for the post. The Senate does not need
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