President Trump announced Bill Pulte, head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, as acting director of national intelligence, a move that lawmakers say complicates efforts to renew warrantless surveillance authorities.

Washington Examiner

The Hill

President Trump’s bid to install a controversial ally to head the intelligence community without the blessing of Congress is giving lawmakers pause about renewing the nation’s warrantless spy powers.  Trump on Tuesday announced he had tapped Bill Pulte, the current head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), to additionally serve as the acting director…