President Donald Trump on Tuesday appointed Bill Pulte, a close ally with no intelligence background, to serve as acting director of national intelligence. The appointment places him atop the nation’s intelligence apparatus as the United States remains embroiled in conflict with Iran and diplomatic efforts to end the fighting remain …
Read More »Tulsi Gabbard Resigns as Trump’s Intelligence Chief
Tulsi Gabbard announced Friday that she is resigning as President Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence, ending a turbulent tenure marked by repeated clashes over military intervention and growing questions about her standing within the administration. In a resignation letter posted to X, Gabbard said she was leaving the role …
Read More »Defense Secretary Fires Top General After Iran Strike Report
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has dismissed three senior military leaders, including the head of the Defense Intelligence Agency, after an assessment of U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear program angered President Donald Trump, officials confirmed Friday. Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Kruse, who oversaw the DIA, was removed from his post following months …
Read More »Cabinet Profiles: Avril Haines: Director of National Intelligence
The first hearings for President-elect Joe Biden’s Cabinet nominations begin today. We will hear testimony from his picks to lead all of his cabinet positions over the next several weeks. We will profile the nominees in advance of their hearings so our readers will have some background information as the …
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