JUST IN: Three Republican Senators Vote with Democrats to Block Pulte From Serving as Acting DNI * The Gateway Pundit * by Cristina Laila
The Gateway Pundit
Last updated: June 5, 2026
Three Republican senators joined Democrats to block Bill Pulte's appointment as Acting Director of National Intelligence. This action followed President Trump's announcement of Pulte's temporary assignment to the DNI role, while he continues to seek a permanent candidate.
- Three Republican Senators—Cassidy, Collins, and Murkowski—voted in favor of a Democrat-sponsored amendment.
- This amendment specifically prohibits the head of another Senate-confirmed department from concurrently serving as Acting Director of National Intelligence.
- Senator Mark Warner introduced the amendment with the stated intention of preventing Bill Pulte from assuming the Acting DNI position.
- Bill Pulte currently holds the position of Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency.
- He also serves as the chairman of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
- President Trump had previously announced Pulte's appointment to the Acting DNI role, citing his experience in managing sensitive financial matters and overseeing significant assets at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
- Trump indicated that Pulte would continue his duties at the Federal Housing Finance Agency and as chairman of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac during his interim DNI role.
- President Trump also stated to reporters that Pulte's DNI role is temporary as he interviews candidates for the permanent position.
