Coverage dated July 26, 2026 to July 28, 2026

Pulte says he completed 4th round of layoffs as acting DNI

Headline from WGN Chicago

Acting Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Bill Pulte said Sunday his office completed a fourth round of layoffs since he took over on June 19.

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Reports & sources

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The Hill
Pulte says he completed fourth round of layoffs as acting DNI (opens The Hill)
Published Jul 26, 2026
The Hill's feed description
Acting Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Bill Pulte said Sunday his office completed a fourth round of layoffs since he took over on June 19. “Since becoming Acting Director of National Intelligence, our team has been smartly, and carefully, reducing the size of [the office of the director of …
WGN Chicago
Pulte says he completed 4th round of layoffs as acting DNI (opens WGN Chicago)
Published Jul 27, 2026
WGN Chicago's feed description
Acting Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Bill Pulte said Sunday his office completed a fourth round of layoffs since he took over on June 19.
The National Pulse
Pulte Confirms 30% Staff Reduction at Deep State Intel Office. (opens The National Pulse)
Published Jul 28, 2026
The National Pulse's feed description
Acting Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Bill Pulte has announced that approximately one third of the Office of the DNI (ODNI) has been layed off.
Fox News
Acting DNI touts 'approximately 30% Staff Reduction from Weeks Ago' as Senate poised to confirm Trump nominee (opens Fox News)
Published Jul 28, 2026
Fox News's feed description
Acting Director of National Intelligence William Pulte announced what he called "a 5th and Near Final Round of TERMINATIONS" on Tuesday.

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