All articles tagged with #declassification
Originally Published 5 months ago — by NBC News
Tulsi Gabbard declassified a sensitive document on Russia's 2016 election interference over CIA objections, raising concerns about potential risks to intelligence sources and methods, and sparking political controversy.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Politico
Tensions escalate as Tulsi Gabbard's disclosures draw praise from Trump and criticism from Democrats, with Trump accusing Obama of treason and concerns raised over the declassification of sensitive intelligence reports that could jeopardize national security and international trust.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by ABC News
Bernice King urges the White House to release Jeffrey Epstein files, paralleling the recent declassification of Martin Luther King Jr. assassination records, amidst political debates and calls for transparency.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by CNN
The Trump administration released over 240,000 pages of FBI records on Martin Luther King Jr., despite opposition from his family and civil rights groups, revealing details of surveillance and investigations into his activities, with ongoing debates about the implications for his legacy and historical transparency.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Axios
The Trump administration has released over 230,000 pages of FBI files on Martin Luther King Jr., despite objections from his family, revealing details of government surveillance and investigation into his assassination, reigniting debates over transparency, legacy, and potential government involvement.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by NPR
The Trump administration has released over 230,000 documents related to Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination, including FBI investigation details and information about James Earl Ray, aiming to promote transparency and historical accountability, while King's family emphasizes the need to view the files within their full historical context.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by BBC
The Trump administration has released previously classified FBI files on Martin Luther King Jr's assassination, including surveillance records, despite opposition from his family, highlighting the extensive government surveillance and disinformation campaigns against him.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by ABC News
The Trump administration has released 230,000 previously classified FBI files related to the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., including investigation details, memos, and leads, prompting reactions from King's family who emphasize the importance of understanding the full historical context and condemning misuse of the documents.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by ODNI.gov
DNI Tulsi Gabbard, in collaboration with multiple government agencies, released over 230,000 pages of previously classified documents related to Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination, aiming to promote transparency and provide answers about the case.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by NBC News
The CIA declassified an internal review revealing procedural shortcomings in its 2016 analysis of Russian interference in the US election, affirming the assessment's core findings that Russia aimed to undermine confidence in the electoral process and favored Trump, despite issues like short timelines and high-level involvement. The review highlights lessons for handling politically sensitive intelligence but does not dispute the original conclusions.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox News
Former President Trump, after being convicted on 34 counts of falsifying business records, told Fox News he plans to seek "revenge" by winning back the presidency. He criticized the trial as biased and discussed his plans for a new Attorney General and declassifying key files if elected. His legal team plans to appeal the conviction, and he currently leads President Biden in several key swing state polls.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS News
The chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, Rep. Mike Turner, issued a cryptic warning about a "serious national security threat," prompting officials to urge calm. While the threat is unspecified, it is believed to be related to Russian capabilities in space, specifically the development of a nuclear-capable weapon that could potentially take down U.S. satellites. Lawmakers have downplayed the urgency of the situation, emphasizing the need for attention but not immediate panic. The Biden administration is set to brief House members on the issue, while Moscow has dismissed the reports as an attempt to push a stalled bill providing U.S. aid to Ukraine.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BBC.com
House Intelligence Committee chairman Mike Turner issued a cryptic warning of a "serious national security threat" facing the US, with officials suggesting that Russia is developing a nuclear-capable weapon to take down satellites. The White House stated that the threat is not imminent, but congressional leaders will be briefed, and lawmakers have until Friday to review intelligence about it. Turner called for the declassification of information to openly discuss the necessary actions, while other lawmakers emphasized the need for caution and reassured the public that there is no cause for panic. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan offered to personally brief congressional leaders on the matter.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ABC News
The White House's national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, has scheduled a classified meeting with congressional leadership following a request from top House Republican Rep. Mike Turner to declassify information related to a "serious national security threat." Sullivan declined to confirm if the meeting will address the reported threat but emphasized that President Biden's decisions prioritize the security of the American people. The threat is linked to "a destabilizing foreign military capability," according to a letter sent to members of Congress from the House Intelligence Committee. Sullivan expressed surprise at Turner's public statement and emphasized the administration's willingness to declassify intelligence in the national interest.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Breaking Defense
The Space Force is actively reviewing the classification level of its programs in an effort to reduce unnecessary secrecy that hampers cooperation with industry and foreign partners. Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman acknowledged the problem of over-classification and emphasized the need to revisit security classifications before operational systems are deployed. While the Space Force aims to declassify information for the right reasons, Saltzman cautioned that a complete shift to unclassified status is unlikely. He highlighted the importance of protecting perishable information and limiting protection to vulnerabilities of the force.