U.S. President Donald Trump has appointed federal housing regulator Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence, placing a close political ally in charge of the U.S. intelligence community.⁣ ⁣ Pulte, 38, currently leads the federal housing finance regulator and has no previous national security experience. He succeeds Tulsi Gabbard, who is departing the role.⁣ ⁣ The appointment comes amid heightened global tensions and ongoing conflicts involving U.S. interests overseas.⁣ ⁣ #US #DonaldTrump #BillPulte #Intelligence #Politics #Washington