Bill Pulte, the new acting director of national intelligence, has begun making changes at the agency, including staff cuts. Some lawmakers have expressed opposition to Pulte's appointment and the reported firings, with one representative describing the situation as sparking "bipartisan outrage". The extent and implications of Pulte's actions are not yet clear, with some reports describing chaos and others noting that a potential "purge" may have been forestalled, at least for now.