# Office of the Director of National Intelligence

Type: government agency

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## Timeline

- **2026-06-30**: Gabbard’s Originally Planned Resignation Date — Outgoing DNI Tulsi Gabbard had intended to remain in her post until this date, but the White House shortened her timeline, forcing the early transition.
- **2026-06-20**: Pulte Takes Charge as Acting DNI — Bill Pulte assumes the role of acting Director of National Intelligence, replacing Tulsi Gabbard, whose tenure ends ten days earlier than the planned June 30 resignation.
- **2026-06-17**: Confirmation Hearing Cancelled — President Trump abruptly cancels the Senate confirmation hearing for DNI nominee Jay Clayton, clearing the way for an acting appointment.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### 19 Federal Officers Saved from DEI Firing – What HR Needs to Know
2026-07-04 14:35:42 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Appeals court blocks the firing of 19 intelligence officers assigned to DEI programs, ordering back pay and appeal rights, a major federal employment ruling with implications for HR policy.
Full story: https://gethrbrief.com/story/19-federal-officers-dei-firing-hr

### Pulte Now Oversees 18 Intel Agencies Without Senate OK: HR Impact
2026-06-23 00:11:30 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

President Trump installed an unconfirmed loyalist, Bill Pulte, as acting DNI, bypassing the Senate and sparking bipartisan outrage over qualifications. The rushed transition—forcing out the incumbent ten days early and ignoring statutory expertise requirements—raises critical HR questions about succession planning, talent management, and workforce trust across the 18 intelligence agencies.
Full story: https://gethrbrief.com/story/pulte-acting-dni-hr-succession-failure

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