Global Politics Report Editorial
Senate Republican casts doubt on Pulte as long-term DNI pick
Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) on Sunday said Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte is "not qualified" to permanently serve as Director of National Intelligence pointing to his lack of experience in the realm of national security. "He's not qualified for the... The key question is leverage: the next votes, negotiations and public pressure points will...
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Key people or organizations: Senate Republican, Pulte, DNI, Sen
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Story focus: Senate Republican casts doubt on Pulte as long-term DNI pick
Source context: Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) on Sunday said Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte is "not qualified" to permanently serve as...
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Original source: The Hill