The US national intelligence director indicated that under Trump, the US shifted from regime change and nation-building to focusing on economic prosperity and regional stability in the Middle East, with ongoing challenges such as the Gaza ceasefire and Iran's nuclear activities.
DNI Tulsi Gabbard has issued a memo urging U.S. intelligence agencies to review the feasibility of conducting random polygraph tests, especially focusing on questions about leaks to the press, as part of efforts to curb classified information disclosures and enhance counterintelligence measures.
Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, ordered the NSA to retract a classified intelligence report on Venezuela that involved Richard Grenell, amid ongoing debates over U.S. policy towards the country and Grenell's negotiations for hostages.
Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, issued a memo instructing U.S. intelligence agencies not to share information about Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations with Five Eyes allies, raising concerns about potential impacts on international intelligence cooperation and trust among allies.
US Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard plans to reduce the Office of the Director of National Intelligence by 40% to improve efficiency and cut costs, while facing internal conflicts over politicization and leadership challenges.
Tulsi Gabbard announced a 40% reduction in the workforce and over $700 million in annual budget cuts at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, citing inefficiency and politicization, as part of broader efforts to reassess foreign threats and election security under the Trump administration.
Tulsi Gabbard announced a major overhaul of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, including cutting nearly 50% of staff, consolidating centers, and focusing on core intelligence functions to save over $700 million annually and improve efficiency, amidst bipartisan scrutiny and political controversy.
Hawaii Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard revoked security clearances for 37 former intelligence officials, including those involved in the Russia election interference review, amid political disputes and accusations of misconduct, drawing responses from former administrations and highlighting ongoing tensions over the investigation's findings.
U.S. spy chief Tulsi Gabbard announced that the UK has agreed to drop its mandate for Apple to create a backdoor to its encrypted data, following months of negotiations, amid concerns over security and privacy.
Attorney General Pam Bondi has ordered a grand jury investigation into Obama administration officials over allegations that they fabricated intelligence about Russia's interference in the 2016 election, following a referral from Tulsi Gabbard who claims to have evidence undermining the conclusion that Russia aimed to help Trump. The investigation could lead to subpoenas or criminal charges if warranted.
The GOP is cautious about fully endorsing calls to arrest Obama officials over Gabbard's release of documents related to the 2016 election, with some leaders advocating for investigation but stopping short of prosecution, amid partisan disagreements and legal complexities.
A Colorado lawmaker criticizes Gabbard for claiming that declassified documents show Obama and his team created false intelligence about Russian interference in the 2016 election, with Republicans calling for investigations and Democrats dismissing the claims as distraction from other issues.
Retired CIA official Susan Miller defends the 2017 intelligence report on Russian election interference, refuting Tulsi Gabbard's claims that the report was fabricated and asserting its credibility and independence from political pressure, while criticizing Gabbard's accusations as politically motivated.
Tulsi Gabbard claimed declassified documents proved a conspiracy by the Obama administration to influence the 2016 election, but the released emails and reports do not support her assertions. The documents show no evidence of an intent to manipulate vote counts or a shift in intelligence assessments, and dissent within the intelligence community was normal. Gabbard's claims about discredited information like the Steele dossier are also unfounded, as the dossier was not the basis for the FBI's investigation.
CNN's Kaitlan Collins questioned White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt about President Trump's comments that appeared to undermine Tulsi Gabbard, with Leavitt defending Trump's confidence in Gabbard and criticizing the press for sowing distrust within the cabinet.