President-elect Donald Trump has doubled down on his temporary pick for Director of National Intelligence, Bill Pulte, despite his lack of intelligence experience. - Pulte currently leads the Federal Housing Finance Agency and has no background in national security.
- Experts warn that a critical spy program could be at risk under his leadership. - Bipartisan lawmakers are calling for a more qualified nominee.
The situation highlights ongoing tensions over Trump's cabinet selections and their potential impact on national security.