A new acting director of national intelligence has been named, with some reports indicating the individual has a background in housing finance and lacks experience in intelligence. The appointment has been met with resistance, and there are conflicting reports about the individual's identity, with some outlets naming Bill Pulte and others mentioning Tulsi Gabbard. The move comes as there is also debate over a critical surveillance program, with the house voting against its extension and some senate republicans joining democrats in resisting a related law.