Trump picks housing chief Bill Pulte as acting intelligence chief, replacing Tulsi Gabbard

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Summary

CNBC's Eamon Javers reports breaking news that President Trump is appointing Bill Pulte, head of FHFA and Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac, as acting Director of National Intelligence, replacing Tulsi Gabbard. The segment also touches on Trump's comments about Iran negotiations being 'very boring' and the impact on oil markets.

  • Trump announced Bill Pulte as acting DNI on social media.
  • Pulte currently serves as Director of FHFA and Chairman of Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac.
  • The appointment is unprecedented as a housing official moves to intelligence.
  • Pulte is known as a Trump loyalist and antagonist of Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
  • Eamon Javers reported that Trump found Iran negotiations 'very boring'.
  • Oil markets reacted to earlier reports of Iran breaking off talks.
  • No confirmation from Iran on whether negotiations continue.
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