CNN reported on mass layoffs within the office of the Director of… (национальный · сокращение · сша)

CNN reported on mass layoffs within the office of the Director of the US National Intelligence. Sources familiar with the situation told CNN that William Pulite, the Acting Director of the US National Intelligence, has begun a large-scale reduction of the agency's staff.

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William Pulte, acting director of the National Intelligence Community, has started large-scale staff reductions.
The reductions target the National Counterterrorism Center and the National Counterintelligence and Security Center.
The actions were announced by CNN based on sources familiar with the situation.
President Donald Trump supports the initiative and reportedly tasked Pulte with reducing the staff.

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Pulte plans to eliminate hundreds of positions in the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI). — kommersant
Pulte arrived at the office a day early and requested a full list of employees, surprising outgoing director Tulsi Gabbard. — interfax
Congressional leaders Mark Warner and Jim Himes warned of national security risks. — interfax
The exact number of positions being cut is unknown. — vesti
Tulsi Gabbard resigned due to her husband's serious illness, though some observers suspect White House tensions were a factor. — kommersant
Trump also appointed Pulte to retain his position at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. — vesti

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CNN reported on mass layoffs within the office of the Director of… (национальный · сокращение · сша)

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