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politics23 hours ago•8 min saved

Trump hints at nationalizing voting, sparking midterm disruption fears

Amid FBI activity in Fulton County and a Puerto Rico voting-machine probe led by Tulsi Gabbard, Donald Trump floated nationalizing and seizing voting machines, suggesting a federal takeover that could disrupt early voting and delay results. Legal challenges would likely block such steps, experts say, as courts previously blocked a related executive order and Puerto Rico has already moved to paper ballots. The episode is viewed as part of broader efforts surrounding U.S. election infrastructure and security.

via The Guardian|

#midterms-2026 #odni #politics

politics21 days ago•6 min saved

Whistleblower Alleges Gabbard Suppressed Classified Call Involving Trump Ally

The NSA reportedly detected a highly sensitive call between a foreign intelligence-linked individual and someone close to Donald Trump. A whistleblower’s attorney says DNI Tulsi Gabbard took the information to the president’s staff and instructed NSA to withhold publication, instead directing the details to her office. ODNI denies any improper action, while lawmakers debate legality and transparency, and the independence of the IC inspector general is under scrutiny as the full contents of the complaint remain largely unknown.

via The Guardian|

#gabbard #inspectorgeneral #nsa

politics23 days ago•322 min saved

ODNI tests Puerto Rico voting machines as Gabbard pursues election-security review

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence collected and analyzed electronic voting hardware in Puerto Rico as part of a broader, Trump-backed push to investigate alleged election irregularities. ODNI described findings as “extremely concerning” about cybersecurity and deployment practices, but provided no public evidence. Federal agents facilitated the turnover of equipment for analysis. Experts say such hands-on testing is unusual and note standard safeguards (paper ballots and audits) that support election integrity. ODNI says it will share findings with agencies that can act to improve security; Reuters reported the probe occurred last spring and no additional public results have been released.

via CNN|

#election-security #odni #politics

politics25 days ago•4 min saved

Gabbard Runs Solo ODNI Review of 2020 Election amid Trump’s Voting-Security Push

Tulsi Gabbard, as director of national intelligence, is leading an independent ODNI review of the 2020 election with Trump’s blessing, separate from a DOJ criminal probe. She attended an FBI raid at a Fulton County election facility, drawing Democratic criticism about her role. The ODNI says its review—focused on voting-machine vulnerabilities and potential foreign interference—runs alongside the criminal investigation and does not typically access evidence from it, with Gabbard briefing Trump and White House aides on a regular basis.

via The Guardian|

#2020-election #fbi-raid #fulton-county

national-security29 days ago•23 min saved

Gabbard’s Fulton County FBI appearance sparks DNI accountability questions

Lawmakers are pressing the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to explain why Tulsi Gabbard, the DNI, was photographed outside the Fulton County Election Hub during an FBI raid tied to the 2020 election, raising questions about the DNI’s involvement in domestic law enforcement and the separation of intelligence from enforcement, amid past remarks from Trump suggesting she had evidence of irregularities in the election.

via The Washington Post|

#2020-election #fbi-raid #fulton-county

national-security1 month ago•4 min saved

Backpack-sized device sparks Havana Syndrome probe by U.S. agencies

The U.S. government quietly bought a portable, backpack-sized device with Russian-origin components in late 2024, funded by the Pentagon through DHS’s Homeland Security Investigations, and is testing whether it can reproduce Havana Syndrome–like effects; the device is under review as Congress has been briefed, while ODNI continues a broader investigation into past inquiries, with no public findings yet.

via CBS News|

#dhs #havana-syndrome #intelligence

politics6 months ago•2 min saved

Gabbard Proposes 40-50% Staff Cuts at Top US Intelligence Agency

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.

via Bloomberg.com|

#cost-savings #gabbard #intelligence-reform

politics6 months ago•3 min saved

Gabbard plans major staff and budget cuts at ODNI

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence will significantly downsize its workforce and cut its budget by over $700 million annually, as part of a broader effort to reform the intelligence community, focusing on core missions and reducing politicization, under the direction of Tulsi Gabbard.

via WTOP|

#budget-cuts #foreign-influence #intelligence-reform

politics6 months ago•2 min saved

Gabbard Plans Major Staff Cuts and Reorganization at ODNI

Tulsi Gabbard is advancing plans to significantly reduce staffing at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, aiming to cut nearly 700 jobs, eliminate certain components, and refocus the agency on core missions, partly driven by partisan and DEI-related priorities, with the goal of saving $700 million annually.

via Axios|

#department-restructuring #intelligence #odni

politics8 months ago•4 min saved

GOP Senators Propose Reducing Tulsi Gabbard's Intel Office

A Republican bill proposed by Sen. Tom Cotton aims to drastically reduce the size of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, from about 1,600 to 650 staff, as part of a broader effort to reform and streamline the intelligence community, which may weaken Tulsi Gabbard's role amid political tensions.

via NBC News|

#federal-workforce-reduction #gabbard #intelligence-overhaul

international-politics1 year ago•4 min saved

"US Intelligence Warns of Netanyahu's Leadership in Jeopardy and Alleged US Meddling in Israeli Politics"

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.

via Fox News|

#biden #intelligence-report #international-politics

health2 years ago•0 min saved

ODNI Report Examines Wuhan Institute of Virology's Connection to COVID-19 Origin

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) has released a report on the potential links between the Wuhan Institute of Virology and the origin of the COVID-19 pandemic, as required by the COVID-19 Origin Act of 2023. The report has been submitted to Congress and is now available for viewing.

via Office of the Director of National Intelligence|

#covid-19 #health #odni

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

US surveillance of citizens declines in 2022.

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) has reported a "significant decline" in the number of FBI queries into US citizens under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) between 2021 and 2022. The FBI conducted approximately 204,000 queries, a 95% drop from the previous year's reporting period. The report also shows the FBI opened "zero" investigations into US persons who are not considered a threat to national security. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are proposing reforms in order to reauthorize FISA Section 702, with more congressional oversight.

via Fox News|

#fbi #fisa #national-security