President Donald Trump used a primetime address to the nation to elevate his yearslong push to raise doubts about the legitimacy of U.S. elections and dispute his 2020 loss — this time, to justify his push to pass a strict voter ID bill.

WASHINGTON (CNN) - President Donald Trump announced Thursday night that Joseph Maguire, the leader of the National Counterterrorism Center, is his new pick to be the acting director of national intelligence. "I am pleased to inform you that the Honorable Joseph Maguire, current Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, will be named Acting Director of National Intelligence, effective August 15th," Trump tweeted. Maguire will take over for outgoing Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats, whose last day with the administration is on August 15. A new Acting Director of National Intelligence will be named shortly." Gordon served as the principal deputy director in the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.