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Trump Criticizes New Intelligence Director's Office Size

Updated 2026-06-05 17:30 UTC 1 source Negative

President Trump expressed hope that the new intelligence director, Bill Pulte, would reduce the size of his office. The comments came amid controversy over Pulte’s appointment.

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The Hill
While the administration continues to launch controversial initiatives, the institutions designed to provide checks and balances are pushing back, because there is a right and a wrong way to do things. The result is a president who increasingly finds himself spending time defending plans instead of
2026-06-05 16:54 UTC
The Hill
The federal budget deficit is projected to reach 120 percent of GDP by 2036, and 175 percent by 2046, due to a combination of tax cuts and increased spending, requiring both tax increases and benefit reductions to address the issue.
2026-06-05 17:00 UTC
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