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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.
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.
A retired CIA officer refutes claims by Tulsi Gabbard and the White House that the 2017 intelligence assessment on Russian interference was fabricated, asserting it was based on credible evidence that Russia aimed to help Trump win, but found no collusion between Trump and Russia.
Tulsi Gabbard released declassified documents challenging the 2016 intelligence assessment that Russia favored Donald Trump, claiming it was flawed and politically motivated, and promised to refer her findings to the Justice Department, amid ongoing debates over the legitimacy of the Russia-Trump interference narrative.
President Trump threatened to sue The New York Times and CNN over articles about a preliminary intelligence report suggesting that U.S. strikes only delayed Iran's nuclear program by a few months, criticizing the coverage as false and damaging to his reputation, while the outlets defended their reporting and rejected his legal threats.
An early US intelligence assessment suggests that US air strikes on Iran's nuclear sites delayed Iran's nuclear progress by less than six months, casting doubt on claims that the program was obliterated, and raising questions about the effectiveness of the military action.
An intelligence report obtained by ABC News warns that the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore has reduced the resiliency of US port and shipping operations, potentially creating opportunities for foreign adversary exploitation. The collapse has rerouted $80 million in maritime cargo and trucking, impacting the flow of goods and resulting in thousands of job losses. While there are no significant impacts on customs enforcement so far, the report cautions that U.S. adversaries could exploit any logistical setbacks resulting from the bridge collapse. President Joe Biden has pledged full federal support for the bridge's reconstruction.
A public inquiry in Ottawa is investigating allegations that China clandestinely interfered in Canada's 2019 and 2021 federal elections to support candidates favorable to Beijing's interests, particularly targeting the Conservative Party. The inquiry also revealed allegations of interference by India and Pakistan, while Russia was found to possess robust foreign interference capacity but lacked intent to interfere. The Canadian government's panel of senior civil servants did not publicly alert about the alleged meddling, citing uncorroborated or limited reliability of the intelligence and the potential to create confusion.
The US and its allies are reportedly anticipating a potential Iranian missile or UAV strike against Israel in the coming days, based on intelligence information. The attack may be carried out by Iran or its proxies in the region and could involve highly precise missiles targeting Israeli military and governmental locations, amid heightened tensions following the killing of a senior IRGC commander in an alleged Israeli attack.
An American intelligence report warned of challenges to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership, leading to concerns of U.S. meddling in Israeli politics. The report highlighted a lack of confidence in Netanyahu's governance and the potential for a different government. Israeli officials pushed back, emphasizing that the citizens of Israel elect their government. The report also discussed ongoing tensions with Hamas and adjustments between Israel and Iran to prevent wider conflict. Friction between Netanyahu and President Biden has been evident, with a recent hot mic moment and conflicting reports on their communication.
A new American intelligence assessment raised doubts about Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's ability to stay in power, expressing concerns about Israel's vision for ending the war in Gaza and suggesting that his right-wing coalition "may be in jeopardy." The report predicted that Israel would struggle to achieve its goal of "destroying Hamas" and that large protests demanding Netanyahu's resignation and new elections could occur. Tensions between President Biden and Netanyahu have also flared over Israel's planned military operations in Gaza.
A declassified intelligence report reveals that China attempted to influence specific races in the 2022 U.S. midterm elections, adopting a more aggressive approach to exploit societal divisions and counter candidates deemed "anti-China." The report suggests that China sees its actions as a response to perceived U.S. efforts to promote democracy at China's expense. While China denies the allegations, the report also highlights Russia's attempts to undermine the Democratic Party and support for Ukraine, while Iran aimed to exploit social divisions and undermine confidence in U.S. democratic institutions. The level of foreign activity exceeded that of the 2018 midterms but was not at the level seen in a presidential election year.
A declassified U.S. intelligence report reveals that the Ukraine war has cost Russia 315,000 dead and injured troops, accounting for nearly 90% of its personnel at the conflict's onset. The report also states that Russia's losses in personnel and armored vehicles have set back its military modernization by 18 years. Russian officials have disputed these estimates, claiming that Western figures underestimate Ukrainian losses. The Russian army now relies on convicts and older civilians due to the scale of its losses, and it has only 1,300 armored vehicles left on the battlefield.
A joint intelligence report from the Departments of Homeland Security and Justice warns of an increased risk of foreign terror threats in the U.S. during the holiday season, citing the ongoing Israel-Hamas war as a potential catalyst. The report highlights the likelihood of churches, synagogues, and the Jewish community being primary targets. FBI Director Christopher Wray testified that the number of threats is at an unprecedented level, with concerns about lone offenders inspired by or reacting to the conflict. While there is no specific or credible threat, the report emphasizes the potential exploitation of civilian casualties in Gaza and the increased presence of U.S. military forces supporting Israel.
A newly declassified US intelligence report on the origins of COVID-19 sheds little light on how the pandemic began and is unlikely to settle the debate between the natural spillover and lab leak hypotheses. The report focuses on potential links between the pandemic and the Wuhan Institute of Virology, including collaborations between researchers at the institute and the Chinese military. While acknowledging the research conducted at the lab, the report found no direct evidence that a specific research-related incident occurred involving WIV personnel before the pandemic that could have caused the COVID pandemic. The report adds little to earlier assessments, which remain unchanged.