Himes says Pulte in intelligence role is Trump's "worst and most dangerous" appointment
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Washington — Rep. Jim Himes of Connecticut, the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, lambasted President Trump's appointment of Bill Pulte, a controversial housing official, to serve as acting director of national intelligence. Mr.
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Main Idea: Rep. Jim Himes said President Donald Trump’s choice of Bill Pulte for a top intelligence post is the “worst and most dangerous” appointment because it could hurt efforts to renew a key surveillance law.
Key Points:
- Himes, the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, said Pulte has no national security background.
- He warned the timing could undermine reauthorization of Section 702, a warrantless surveillance program that expires Friday.
- Himes said the appointment may cost Democratic support and make it harder for Congress to pass another extension.
- Lawmakers and intelligence officials say a lapse in Section 702 could weaken efforts to track terrorists, spies, drug trafficking, and cyber threats.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
A fight over the intelligence job could delay Section 702 renewal and briefly weaken US tracking of terrorists, cyber threats, and drug trafficking, raising risks for households and communities.
Positive Impact
A tougher debate could push Congress to add stronger privacy limits and more public oversight of surveillance.
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Top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee and the article’s main quoted critic of Bill Pulte’s appointment.
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Central legislative body because the story focuses on its blocked action on Section 702 reauthorization.
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