Trump directs interim US intelligence chief Bill Pulte to downsize agency

United States President Donald Trump has directed the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) to cut staff as soon as he takes up his role as acting intelligence chief. Trump has appointed William Pulte to be Acting Director of National Intelligence, who will take over and execute the downsizing of the office, reverting staff to their home agencies. Pulte's appointment has sparked bipartisan pushback, with Democrats questioning his qualifications due to his lack of intelligence or military background.