Federal Housing Finance Agency chief Bill Pulte – who is known for publicly attacking Trump’s political enemies – was named as the acting director of national intelligence (DNI), replacing Tulsi Gabbard. Read moreTrump intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard resigns Gabbard, herself a controversial pick for the job, resigned in late May, ending a tenure that saw her appear to be at odds with Trump over his war on Iran. The DNI – who heads the US intelligence community and serves as the president’s main advisor on intelligence issues – is legally required to have “extensive national security expertise”, which Pulte lacks. Trump hailed Pulte in a social media post announcing the appointment, saying he “has deep experience managing the most sensitive matters in America, the safety and soundness of the Markets”. The president added that Pulte, who also leads mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, will continue to serve in his housing-related roles. Pulte, 38, has been described by some US media as the president’s “attack dog”. Pulte has accused Democratic Senator Adam Schiff and New York Attorney General …