New Acting Intel Chief Arrives Early Amid Plans to Purge Hundreds of Career Staff

Trump's acting intelligence chief Bill Pulte arrived a day early after asking for a list of every employee in the office so he could assess whether to fire them, according to two sources familiar with the matter. The move is seen as an attempt by Trump to make significant changes to the agency ahead of a likely transfer of power. It is unclear how many jobs will be affected, but reports suggest that hundreds of positions may be on the line. Pulte's early arrival and request for employee lists have raised concerns among intelligence officials about the impact of the shake-up on national security operations.