Acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte completed a fifth round of staff layoffs at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, reducing the agency's workforce by 30 percent. The cuts were finalized during what are expected to be Pulte's final hours in the role.
The personnel reductions come immediately ahead of a Senate vote expected on Tuesday to confirm Jay Clayton as the next permanent director of the nation’s intelligence agencies. Clayton is anticipated to secure confirmation along party lines.
The leadership transition and staffing changes occur as the country approaches the upcoming midterm elections, ensuring a permanent director is in place at the head of the intelligence community.
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