This is an edition of The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. Sign up for it here. There are two reasonable reactions to the news that Bill Pulte has been named acting director of national intelligence: “Who?” and “ Him ?” Pulte, the current head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, will replace Tulsi Gabbard , who announced her departure last month after an unhappy and