Trump Nominates Housing Official to Lead Intelligence Office

The nomination has prompted discussions about reducing the office's size or eliminating it.

Background on the Office The Director of National Intelligence coordinates the activities of the U.S. intelligence community. The position was created after 2001 to improve information sharing among agencies.

Reactions to the Nomination Some lawmakers have raised questions about the scope of the office under the new nominee. Others have suggested that the position could be scaled back or removed entirely.