Key facts
- President Trump appointed Bill Pulte as acting Director of National Intelligence.
- Bill Pulte previously served as director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency.
- The appointment of Pulte has drawn criticism from some lawmakers.
- Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of CMS, led a White House press briefing.
- The briefing focused on new Medicaid work requirements.
President Trump announced the appointment of Bill Pulte as the acting Director of National Intelligence, succeeding Tulsi Gabbard. Pulte transitions from his role as director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency. This appointment has faced skepticism from lawmakers, with Senate Majority Leader John Thune expressing concerns about a 'weaponized' intelligence community. In a separate development, Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), led a White House press briefing. The briefing focused on a new final rule requiring most Medicaid beneficiaries aged 19-64 to provide proof of work, community service, or other qualifying activities.