US officials discussed recent operations and explosions in Venezuela, with the administration emphasizing no ground troops are expected, while some lawmakers express concerns and seek clarity on the US strategy and endgame.
Attorney General Pam Bondi informed President Trump that his name appeared in Jeffrey Epstein files during a briefing on the case re-examination, but officials stated nothing in the files warranted further action. The disclosure was part of routine updates on the investigation, which has previously included Trump in related documents.
The White House plans to restrict intelligence sharing with Congress following leaks that compromised President Trump's claims about Iranian nuclear facilities, and will conduct a classified briefing with top security officials without Gabbard present.
Top Democrats on Capitol Hill were not briefed in advance of the U.S. attack on Iran, raising concerns about transparency and decision-making processes, with some scheduled to receive classified briefings later.
The special counsel's office is investigating a White House briefing that took place on February 14, 2020, where federal officials assured former President Donald Trump about the security and integrity of the U.S. election system. The briefing included representatives from multiple agencies who explained the difficulty of hacking or fraud in changing election results. Chris Krebs, the former director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), who was fired by Trump after insisting on the election's security, has been interviewed by the special counsel's office. The investigation also focuses on the role of "fake electors" and their alleged scheme to claim Trump's victory in battleground states. The grand jury is examining Trump's actions related to the Capitol riot and efforts to interfere with the peaceful transfer of power.