Trump appoints former SEC chair as head of National Intelligence after Congress rejects Bill Pulte

President Donald Trump announced a new appointment to the intelligence community. He selected a former chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for the role. The appointment comes after Congress declined to confirm Bill Pulte for the position. The former SEC chair is expected to oversee national intelligence operations. The move signals the administration's intent to fill the vacancy promptly. Critics have questioned the nominee's background in intelligence matters. The Senate is expected to hold confirmation hearings in the coming weeks. The decision may affect the agency's ongoing intelligence initiatives.