President Donald Trump has appointed Bill Pulte, currently a director at the Federal Housing Finance Agency, as the acting director of national intelligence. The move follows the departure of Tulsi Gabbard from the position.

Pulte's appointment was announced [insert date or time if available in context - assuming it wasn't in the original]. Details regarding the selection process and Pulte's qualifications for the role were not immediately available. The acting director position oversees the nation's intelligence community, coordinating efforts across various agencies.

Tulsi Gabbard, who previously held the position, [add brief context about Gabbard's departure if available - assuming not in original. E.g., 'resigned earlier this week' or 'left the role to pursue other opportunities']. Her tenure as director of national intelligence was marked by [mention any key events or policies if available - assuming not in original].

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) regulates the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac), key players in the U.S. mortgage market. Pulte’s experience at the FHFA suggests a background in financial oversight and regulatory matters, although the applicability of this experience to national intelligence remains to be seen.

The White House is expected to [mention expected actions, e.g., 'nominate a permanent director' or 'provide further details on Pulte’s responsibilities'] in the coming days.