Trump stands by decision to name Pulte to intel role despite revolt in Congress

Bill Pulte will begin serving as acting director of national intelligence in a week and a half, President Trump announced Tuesday, effectively standing by his decision to name the housing regulator and Trump loyalist to the job — as the appointment endangers a bipartisan compromise on renewing a key spy authority. Mr. Trump chose Pulte,

House passes $70 billion bill to fund ICE for rest of Trump’s term

Washington — The House on Tuesday passed Republicans’ $70 billion bill funding immigration enforcement agencies through the rest of President Trump’s term, bringing an end to the monthslong stalemate over funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol.  The legislation cleared the House in a 214 to 212 vote. The Senate approved it early Friday