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Intelligence Community Layoffs and Confirmations

Updated 2026-07-28 14:25 UTC 1 source Negative

Acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte announced further layoffs at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence before his confirmation vote. These cuts are part of a 30 percent reduction in staff.

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The Hill

Pulte completes more intelligence community layoffs ahead of Clayton confirmation vote

Acting Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Bill Pulte used what are expected to be his final hours in the role to complete a fifth round of layoffs. Pulte said the layoffs will have resulted in a 30 percent reduction of staff at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) carried

2026-07-28 13:47 UTC