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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.