Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

DNI Pulte Cuts ODNI Staff 30%, Warns Venezuela Election Threat

7/28/2026

27 5 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte announced on Sunday that the ODNI will cut staff after taking office on June 19.
Pulte said the cuts are measured in a post on X.
Former DNI Tulsi Gabbard said she fired about 500 staffers, roughly 30 percent of the agency.
Pulte released a June CIA note warning that Venezuela may try to manipulate electronic voting systems.

1 of 1

Story summary

Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte announced on Sunday that the ODNI will cut staff after taking office on June 19.
Pulte said the cuts are measured in a post on X.
Former DNI Tulsi Gabbard said she fired about 500 staffers, roughly 30 percent of the agency.
Pulte released a June CIA note warning that Venezuela may try to manipulate electronic voting systems.