On Tuesday, June 2, President Trump announced that William Pulte, current director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, will serve as the acting DNI.

Thomas Berry explains how the installation highlights flaws in the law that authorizes acting executive branch appointees. https://www.lawfaremedia.org/article/pulte-s-appointment-shows-flaws-in-the-vacancies-act

Pulte’s Appointment Shows Flaws in the Vacancies Act

Under current law, the president can choose from more than 350 federal officials to fill any vacant office, regardless of qualifications.

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