Trump Pushes Broad Intelligence Declassification Under Acting DNI
Trump said he told Pulte he could declassify any material he considered appropriate
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Ex-National Security Adviser John Bolton Reaches Plea Deal
The agreement recommends that any prison term not exceed five years, but the judge is not required to follow that recommendation
Inspector General Report Faults Secret Service Cybersecurity Practices
The report concluded that some Secret Service personnel routinely relied on personal mobile phones instead of government-issued devices during protective assignments.
Firings Underway At Office Of The Director of National Intelligence
The changes follow directives from President Donald Trump, who has argued that the ODNI has become overly large and bureaucratic.
2 Surveillance Worlds Collide: FISA Vs. Arctic Frost Probe Of Americans
Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, championed extending the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which allows the U.S. to spy on foreigners abroad without a warrant.
New Acting DNI Reportedly Reviews Hundreds Of Jobs For Cuts
His unexpected visit reportedly caught some staff members off guard, including outgoing intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard.
GOP Scrambles After Trump Delays Intelligence Nominee Push
Trump said he would not support reauthorization of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) unless Congress also passed his voter ID proposal, the SAVE AMERICA Act.
Mass Conspiracy To Attack White House UFC Event Results In Several Arrests
The alleged plot involved using drones to hit buildings near the event, forcing a mass evacuation that would steer crowds toward a waiting sniper team
What Is Holding Up Jay Clayton’s Confirmation
According to CBS News and the Associated Press, Trump said he will keep housing official Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence for now
Skepticism Grows Inside Trump Administration Over Iran Pact, Report Claims
Critics fear Tehran could gain economic and diplomatic benefits without making meaningful concessions
How Did Federal Agents Stop The Alleged White House Attack Plan
Investigators reportedly uncovered messages outlining potential attack scenarios involving drones carrying deadly payloads and a possible gunman targeting crowds.
Why Did Tulsi Gabbard Rescind Havana Syndrome Assessments
In a memo to the intelligence community, Gabbard's office said the earlier reviews excluded relevant intelligence, suppressed alternative analyses, relied on flawed research, and limited information gathering
World Cup Security Threatened After Alleged FBI Drone Hack
An Iran-linked hacker group known as Handala has claimed responsibility for breaching FBI drone systems and issued threats related to the FIFA World Cup
Who Is Jay Clayton, Trump’s Pick For U.S. Spy Chief
Trump views Clayton as a candidate who could ease concerns and help move the process forward
What Is The ‘8647’ Message Found On The National Mall
The marking was spotted Thursday near the World War II Memorial by a Reuters photographer observing the area from the Washington Monument.