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Bill Pulte, President Donald Trump's controversial pick serve as acting director of National Intelligence, is poised to assume that role on Friday after Trump thwarted Senate Republicans' efforts to fast-track confirming his nomination of Jay Clayton for that spot. Trump's surprising move will give Pulte access to the most secret of U.S. intelligence data despite concerns he could use such information to target foes of the president. Trump on Wednesday effectively said he would keep Pulte serving as acting DNI, and prevented the Senate from hearing from Clayton that same day in his confirmation hearing until Congress jumped through several legislative hoops. Most Republicans and all Democrats believe that Bill Pulte is unqualified for this position and is a dangerous choice. And yet, Trump is forcing him on us as punishment for Congress not bowing to his wishes. This is not how our government is supposed to work! We have 3 co-equal branches of government, and Yet the Executive Branch under Trump is being allowed an excess of power while Congress seems to be cedeing their power. Trump is holding Congress and the American people hostage by sabotaging legislative efforts until he gets his way on unrelated issues. This is a threat to our entire democratic system and it is your job to check his power immediately!