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Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has become the center of a significant controversy this week regarding her handling of a classified whistleblower complaint and her expanding role in election security matters. On Monday, Gabbard's office issued a warning to attorney Andrew Bakaj, who represents an anonymous government employee who filed a complaint against her. The general counsel for the Office of the Director of National Intelligence cautioned Bakaj against directly sharing the top secret complaint with members of Congress, warning that doing so could result in criminal charges for improperly handling classified material. The underlying complaint, filed in May by an intelligence agency employee, alleges that Gabbard withheld top secret material for political reasons. According to reporting from the New York Times and Wall Street Journal, the complaint stems from a National Security Agency intercept of a phone call between two foreign intelligence officials discussing someone close to President Trump. Reports indicate the discussion involved Iran and that Gabbard notified the White House chief of staff Susie Wiles about the call before instructing the NSA not to notify officials outside her agency. The controversy centers on a significant delay in the complaint reaching Congress. Federal law requires that whistleblower complaints of urgent concern be transmitted to Congress within one week. In this case, eight months passed before the complaint reached the Gang of Eight, the group of congressional leaders and intelligence committee chairs who receive such briefings. Democrats on the intelligence committees have criticized this delay as undermining congressional oversight and whistleblower protections. Gabbard has denied any wrongdoing and stated she acted appropriately. In a social media post, she explained that she was not aware of the complaint until late 2025, after the intelligence community's inspector general initially deemed it not credible. She claims she took immediate action once informed in December that the complaint required review and submission to Congress. Senator Mark Warner, the top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee, has raised concerns about the timeline and questioned whether Gabbard is competent for the position. Republicans on the intelligence committees, however, are backing Gabbard and characterizing the complaint as a political attack on President Trump. Beyond the whistleblower dispute, Gabbard's involvement in election security matters continues to draw scrutiny. According to NextGov reporting, she has appeared during an FBI raid of a Fulton County Georgia elections office and her team seized voting machines in Puerto Rico, actions that have raised constitutional questions about whether the Director of National Intelligence should be involved in domestic election matters traditionally handled by states and Congress. Thank you for tuning in. Please subscribe for more updates. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out Quiet Please dot AI. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard faces growing scrutiny over her involvement in election security and a classified whistleblower complaint. Nextgov reports that Gabbard attended at least one meeting this year with White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to discuss restoring public confidence in elections. Her office defends this as part of protecting critical infrastructure from foreign threats. Gabbard appeared during a recent Federal Bureau of Investigation raid on a Fulton County Georgia elections office linked to past fraud claims. According to the Washington Post a search warrant sought ballots voting records and machine data to probe potential violations. President Donald Trump praised her efforts on Fox News saying she is working hard to keep elections safe. Critics like Samantha Tarazi of Voting Rights Lab question the constitutionality arguing states and Congress control elections not the executive branch. Senator Mark Warner told Face the Nation the Senate Intelligence Committee has seen no foreign nexus justifying her role. Separately Gabbards office denies wrongdoing in a whistleblower complaint alleging she restricted sharing National Security Agency intercepted intelligence for political reasons. The Guardian and New York Times report the call involved foreign figures discussing someone close to Trump possibly tied to Iran. Gabbard delivered a paper copy to Wiles and directed the NSA to send details to her office instead of broader circulation per the complaint. Her spokesperson told Nextgov every action was lawful and within authority. Intelligence Community Inspector General Christopher Foxs memo notes prior acting Inspector General Tamara Johnson deemed the main allegation not credible in June 2025. The complaint sat for eight months before reaching the Gang of Eight lawmakers last week. Gabbards general counsel warned whistleblower attorney Andrew Bakaj against sharing classified details with Congress risking criminal charges per ABC News. Senator Tom Cotton called it not credible on X while Warner demands more answers. These developments highlight tensions over Gabbards expanding influence amid midterm elections. Thank you listeners for tuning in and please subscribe for more updates. This has been a quiet please production for more check out quiet please dot ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is facing significant political controversy following allegations that she blocked Congress from accessing a classified whistleblower complaint. The complaint centers on a phone call detected by the National Security Agency in spring 2025 between someone close to President Donald Trump and an individual associated with foreign intelligence. According to reporting from The Guardian and The Independent, the whistleblower's attorney Andrew Bakaj alleges that Gabbard took a paper copy of the highly classified intelligence directly to White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles rather than allowing the NSA to distribute it through normal channels. Bakaj further claims that Gabbard instructed the NSA not to publish its intelligence report and instead directed agency officials to transmit the classified details exclusively to her office. The complaint was initially filed in May 2025 but was not shared with Congress until this week in February 2026, nearly nine months later. Democratic Senator Mark Warner, the vice chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, has criticized this delay, stating that federal law requires agencies to relay whistleblower complaints to Congress within 21 days when the whistleblower requests it. Warner has characterized the delay as an effort to bury the complaint. Gabbard has strongly denied these accusations. According to statements she posted on social media, she took immediate action once notified of the need to provide security guidance for the complaint's release. She stated that the complaint was reviewed by both Biden era and current intelligence community inspectors general and was found to lack credibility. Gabbard argues that the 21 day legal requirement applies only to complaints deemed both urgent and credible, and she contends this complaint met neither standard. Her office released a statement saying that every action taken by Director of National Intelligence Gabbard was fully within her legal and statutory authority. Gabbard also clarified that she did not possess or control the whistleblower complaint itself, stating that Biden era Inspector General Tamara Johnson held the complaint and that Gabbard first reviewed it only two weeks ago. The New York Times reported that the alleged call involved two foreign nationals discussing a person close to President Trump and Iran. The standoff reflects broader tensions within the Trump administration between whistleblower protections and executive branch control over classified information. Thank you for tuning in. Please subscribe for more updates on intelligence community developments. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out Quiet Please dot ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Tulsi Gabbard, the United States Director of National Intelligence, is facing intense scrutiny over a whistleblower complaint alleging she blocked Congress from accessing sensitive intelligence. According to the Times of India, the controversy erupted from a spring 2025 phone call detected by the National Security Agency between a person close to President Donald Trump and an individual linked to foreign intelligence. The whistleblower's attorney, Andrew Bakaj, claims Gabbard took a paper copy of the material to White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, instructed the agency not to publish it, and directed details solely to her office. The Independent reports the complaint was filed on May 21, 2025, after an initial contact in April. Acting Inspector General Tamara Johnson reviewed it on June 6 and found the main allegation not credible, unable to assess a second claim about unreported potential crimes. The document sat until this week due to reviews by Biden-era and current inspectors general, staff changes, a government shutdown, and executive privilege checks. Intelligence Community Inspector General Christopher Fox stated he would not have flagged it as urgent if handling it initially. Gabbard strongly denies wrongdoing. In a statement shared on X and cited by Reuters via the Times of India, she says she acted immediately on December 4, 2025, once notified to provide security guidance for congressional sharing. She notes both inspectors general deemed the complaint not credible and not urgent, so the 21-day transmission rule did not apply. Gabbard accuses Democratic Senator Mark Warner, vice chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, of spreading lies for political gain, endangering national security. Reactions split by party. Republican Senator Tom Cotton called it another baseless attack on Trump policies, agreeing with the inspectors general. Warner insists the law required relay within 21 days. Bakaj plans an unclassified briefing to committees soon. Gabbard released a timeline emphasizing proper handling of highly classified material. The standoff raises questions about intelligence transparency versus security in a polarized Washington. Thank you for tuning in, listeners. Please subscribe for more updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Tulsi Gabbard serves as the Director of National Intelligence in the current administration. According to WhistleblowerAid.org, their chief counsel Andrew P. Bakaj recently advised Director Gabbard that he plans to offer an unclassified briefing to Congress on Capitol Hill if she fails to act on a whistleblower disclosure. This development highlights ongoing tensions around transparency in national intelligence matters. Bakaj's statement comes amid expectations for swift handling of such disclosures under Gabbard's leadership. WhistleblowerAid.org emphasizes the briefing would cover unclassified details to inform lawmakers without compromising sensitive information. No immediate response from Director Gabbard's office has been reported on this specific issue. This situation underscores the role of whistleblower protections in overseeing intelligence activities. Listeners should note that Director Gabbard has focused on streamlining intelligence community processes since taking office, though specifics on recent decisions remain limited in public reports. Stay tuned for updates as this story develops. Thank you for tuning in, and please subscribe for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out Quiet Please dot ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Tulsi Gabbard, as Director of National Intelligence, faces intense scrutiny over her handling of a classified whistleblower complaint filed last May. According to Freedom Press, the complaint alleged misconduct by Gabbard and an unnamed federal agency, but instead of promptly sharing it with Congress, her office delayed release for eight months until media pressure forced action. Freedom Press reports that Gabbard placed an adviser, Dennis Kirk, in the intelligence community inspector general's office to report directly to her, raising conflict of interest concerns, and later replaced acting Inspector General Tamara Johnson with her former aide Christopher Fox. The complaint surfaced amid controversy over an intelligence memo released via Freedom of Information Act request, which undermined the Trump administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act for deportations. Freedom Press states Gabbard fired officials who authored the memo and worked in Freedom of Information Act offices, despite her prior claims that its reporting threatened national security, claims later proven unfounded. WhistleblowerAid.org Chief Counsel Andrew P. Bakaj recently advised Gabbard he will provide an unclassified briefing to Congress if she fails to act on the matter, as noted on their site. Punchbowl News reports Democrats are pressing Gabbard on the complaint, while she also draws fire for participating in an FBI raid on the Fulton County, Georgia, elections office last week. Critics, including Freedom Press, highlight Gabbard's past support for the Protect Brave Whistleblowers Act as hypocritical, given her administration's approach and the lack of protections for intelligence community employees handling classified information. These events underscore tensions in oversight of the 18 intelligence agencies under her leadership. Thank you for tuning in, listeners, and please subscribe for more updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard recently oversaw a significant FBI search at the Fulton County Elections and Operations Hub in Georgia. According to ABC News, Gabbard arranged for FBI agents involved in the raid last Wednesday to speak by phone with President Donald Trump, who praised their work on speakerphone. The agents removed seven hundred boxes of ballots and materials from the twenty twenty election, examining them ballot by ballot for irregularities, as multiple sources confirmed. Gabbard addressed controversy in a letter sent Monday to Democratic lawmakers Senator Mark Warner and Representative Jim Himes, obtained by ABC News. She explained her presence at the site stemmed from a direct request by President Trump and fell under her statutory authority to coordinate intelligence on election security, including counterintelligence, foreign influence, and cybersecurity. While visiting the FBI Field Office in Atlanta, she thanked the agents and facilitated the brief presidential call, noting no questions or directives were given. Politico reports this response followed questions from Warner and Himes about the legality of her involvement, sparked by a circulated photograph and New York Times coverage of the call. Gabbard cited statutes, an executive order, and a presidential policy directive to affirm her actions, with her office's general counsel deeming them appropriate. She noted the FBI's intelligence divisions report to her office and referenced a longstanding Domestic Director of National Intelligence Representative program with the FBI. White House spokesperson Davis Ingle stated President Trump tasked Gabbard and FBI Director Kash Patel with election integrity efforts. Democrats, including Warner's spokesperson Rachel Cohen, say the letter raises more questions, while Georgia officials had certified the twenty twenty results and courts rejected fraud claims. A WhistleblowerAid.org client separately accused Gabbard of violating law by withholding high-level intelligence from Congress for nearly eight months, calling for a hearing. Thank you for tuning in, listeners. Please subscribe for more updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Tulsi Gabbard, serving as Director of National Intelligence, has drawn sharp scrutiny in the past few days for her role in a federal raid on the Fulton County election office in Georgia. According to ABC News on February third, Gabbard arranged a phone call between FBI agents who conducted the search last week and President Trump. Sources say the agents heard Trump on speakerphone praising their great work in investigating Georgia elections. The raid pulled seven hundred boxes of ballots and records from the two thousand twenty election, which Trump has long claimed was stolen. ABC News reports this involvement is highly unusual, as the Director of National Intelligence oversees foreign intelligence, not domestic law enforcement. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanch addressed questions about Gabbards presence at the raid. On Friday, he told reporters, this administration coordinates everything we do as a group. Yesterday, he said he did not know why she was there. Democracy Now on February second highlighted similar concerns through voting rights correspondent Ari Berman of Mother Jones magazine. Berman called the seizure of ballots incredibly disturbing and a chilling precedent, especially with Gabbard on scene despite her lack of authority over domestic probes. He warned it ties into broader efforts to challenge the two thousand twenty-six midterms, questioning what the FBI will do with the sealed records now in Trump administration hands. The Daily Beast on February third discussed Gabbards role amid a whistleblower saga and Trumps fixation on stolen elections, noting her outsized presence in election integrity pushes. These developments raise questions about oversight and potential foreign interference claims linked to ballots. Thank you for tuning in, listeners. Please subscribe for more updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard recently sparked controversy with remarks about Paterson, New Jersey. During a speech at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest event in Phoenix on Saturday, Gabbard claimed the city is working to impose Islamic law. CBS News New York reports that leaders in Paterson are pushing back against her statements, calling them inaccurate and inflammatory. Gabbard, a former congresswoman from Hawaii and 2020 presidential candidate, also testified alongside CIA Director John Ratcliffe before the House Intelligence Committee. The hearing addressed a journalist allegedly added to a group message with top United States security officials discussing a bombing in Yemen. CBS News New York covered the session, noting questions about security protocols. She and Ratcliffe returned to Capitol Hill for a Senate Intelligence hearing on global threats. CBS News New York detailed the pre-scheduled testimony, highlighting ongoing concerns about international risks. The AJC reports that Gabbard was slated to speak at the winter conference of Secretaries of State in Washington, D.C., on Friday alongside Attorney General Pam Bondi and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. The event focused on election integrity amid an FBI raid on a Fulton County election warehouse in Georgia, but the officials did not address the probe directly. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche stated the raid shows the administration prioritizes election security. These developments come as Gabbard navigates her role amid debates over her qualifications, with some opinions criticizing her past positions as at variance with intelligence agencies. Thank you for tuning in, listeners. Please subscribe for more updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has emerged as a central figure in the Trump administration's efforts to reinvestigate the 2020 presidential election. According to NPR reporting, a significant portion of her role as DNI appears focused on revisiting claims from that election, which countless audits and reviews have confirmed President Trump lost to Joe Biden. Most notably, Gabbard was present at an FBI raid on the Fulton County, Georgia elections office on Wednesday when federal agents seized thousands of ballots and voting materials from the 2020 election. The exact allegations that prompted a judge to approve the search warrant remain sealed. According to Democracy Docket, her involvement in the operation suggests the federal probe may be based on some of the most outlandish international conspiracy theories floated about the 2020 election. The presence of the Director of National Intelligence at a local elections raid raised eyebrows among voting officials and legal experts. One constitutional expert quoted in Democracy Docket called the seizure a "five-alarm fire for democracy." Local Democrats alleged the raid was illegal, particularly since the Department of Justice was already engaged in a separate ongoing lawsuit over the same materials that were seized. Gabbard had also been scheduled to address state election officials at a Washington D.C. conference on Friday alongside Attorney General Pam Bondi and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. According to NPR and Democracy Docket, all three officials canceled at the last minute. Their withdrawal was significant given that election officials across the country are preparing for potential federal interference in the 2026 midterms. Democratic state officials labeled the cancellations cowardly. The raid and Gabbard's visibility in Georgia elections matters signal what state election officials are now bracing for during this election cycle. According to NPR, the threat of federal government interference in state election processes is no longer abstract. Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes stated he would not be surprised if a similar search warrant were executed in his state, noting that the real problem in American election administration is that President Trump lies about it. As the 2026 midterms approach, Gabbard's active role in reviewing 2020 represents part of a broader pattern where the Trump administration is using federal power to relitigate an election that Trump lost. Election officials are now coordinating with each other to prepare for potential federal interference in voting processes this year. Thank you for tuning in and please remember to subscribe. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease dot ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

The Federal Bureau of Investigation executed a search warrant on Wednesday at the Fulton County Elections Hub and Operations Center in Georgia, seeking records related to the 2020 presidential election. According to CBS News, agents targeted hundreds of boxes of ballots stored there, loading them into trucks as part of a court authorized action investigating potential violations of federal election laws. These laws cover intimidating voters through fraudulent ballots or failing to retain election records for twenty two months. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard appeared at the scene late Wednesday alongside Deputy FBI Director Andrew Bailey and other top Trump administration officials. A senior administration official told CBS News that Director Gabbard has a pivotal role in election security, protecting voting systems, databases, and election infrastructure from interference. Her presence underscores the federal focus on safeguarding election integrity, amid ongoing probes into past irregularities. The operation stems from long standing claims by President Trump that the 2020 election was rigged, particularly in Democratic stronghold Fulton County, home to Atlanta. CBS News reports the search warrant was signed by US Magistrate Judge Catherine Salinas and listed Justice Department lawyer Thomas Albus. Fulton County officials confirmed the FBI sought ballots under seal by the clerk of courts, requiring inventory for chain of custody. Local Democrats criticized the raid. Fulton County Board Chairman Robb Pitts said he could no longer certify the ballots security. Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff called it a sore losers crusade, despite prior audits confirming results. Senator Mark Warner questioned Gabbards involvement, suggesting it either ignores legal reporting duties or politicizes the intelligence community. The FBI stated the investigation is ongoing and declined further details. This development highlights renewed scrutiny on 2020 election practices in a key battleground state. Thank you for tuning in, listeners. Please subscribe for more updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Tulsi Gabbard, serving as Director of National Intelligence, made headlines this week with a bold assessment of global threats. On Tuesday, according to Fox News, she warned in a public statement that China poses the most immediate risk to United States national security, citing aggressive military expansions in the South China Sea and cyber operations targeting American infrastructure. Gabbard emphasized the need for swift intelligence reforms to counter these moves. The New York Times reports that on Wednesday, she testified before a Senate committee, revealing declassified intelligence showing increased Russian activity near Ukraine borders. She urged Congress to approve additional funding for satellite surveillance, stating it would enhance early warning capabilities. Her testimony drew praise from Republican senators but criticism from Democrats, who questioned the timing amid ongoing budget debates. CNN covered Gabbards directive issued Thursday morning to all sixteen intelligence agencies, mandating a review of domestic surveillance programs. According to the report, this stems from recent leaks exposing overreach in monitoring United States citizens social media. Gabbard described it as a step toward transparency while maintaining security. Politico notes that Gabbard met with President Trump yesterday afternoon at the White House, discussing Iran nuclear developments. Sources say she briefed him on fresh intelligence indicating Tehran is accelerating uranium enrichment, prompting calls for renewed sanctions. These actions highlight Gabbards focus on prioritizing foreign adversaries and refining internal operations during her early tenure. Thank you for tuning in, listeners. Please subscribe for more updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard remains silent on a demand from Representative Rick Crawford of Arkansas for the immediate recall of a Biden-era intelligence assessment on anomalous health incidents, also known as Havana Syndrome. Politico reports that Crawford, chair of the House Intelligence Committee, criticized a January 2025 finding that dismissed foreign involvement in the mysterious ailments affecting U.S. spies, diplomats, and military personnel. This call came after the death of one of the first suspected victims over the weekend. A spokesperson for Gabbards Office of the Director of National Intelligence referred questions to her prior statements condemning the mistreatment of those impacted. Crawford praised Gabbards clear and principled professionalism while announcing his committees three-year-old investigation led to a criminal referral. On the international front, the Danish Defence Intelligence Service identified the United States as a potential national security threat for the first time, citing concerns over reports that Gabbard assigned agents to spy on Greenland amid President Donald Trumps push to annex the territory. Wikipedia details this escalation in the ongoing Greenland crisis, where Trump has threatened tariffs and military options unless Denmark sells the island. Gabbard met recently with U.S. counterterrorism chief Timothy Kent and Special Envoy for Iraq Mark Savaya to discuss disarming Iran-backed militias, securing borders, and combating ISIS. The National reports Kent echoed U.S. commitments to eliminate ISIS threats and support prisoner transfers from Syria to Iraq, amid a 15-day ceasefire between Syrian forces and Kurdish fighters. Additionally, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Gabbard selected Timothy Kosiba as the National Security Agencys 21st deputy director, according to MeriTalk. These developments highlight Gabbards active role in intelligence oversight amid domestic and global tensions. Thank you for tuning in, listeners. Please subscribe for more updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has been at the center of several high-profile national security developments in recent days. Politico reports that Gabbard stayed silent on a demand from House Intelligence Committee Chair Rick Crawford for the immediate recall of a Biden-era intelligence assessment downplaying foreign involvement in anomalous health incidents, also known as Havana Syndrome. Crawford made the call after the death of one of the first suspected victims over the weekend, and he praised Gabbards clear and principled professionalism while revealing his committees three-year investigation led to a criminal referral. An Office of the Director of National Intelligence spokesperson referred questions to Gabbards prior statements condemning the mistreatment and dismissal of those affected. On the counterterrorism front, The National reports that Gabbard met with US counterterrorism chief Timothy Kent and Special Envoy for Iraq Mark Savaya before Kents trip to Baghdad. Their discussions focused on Iranian-backed militias, border security, smuggling, corruption, and strengthening Iraqi state authority amid efforts to transfer ISIS prisoners from Syria. Kent echoed US priorities to disarm these militias and eliminate the ISIS threat. Meritalk notes that Gabbard and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth selected Timothy Kosiba as the National Security Agencys 21st deputy director, signaling deeper intelligence community coordination. These moves come amid broader tensions, including stalled national security funding over Immigration and Customs Enforcement issues and cyber laws tied to Department of Homeland Security bills facing Senate Democratic opposition. Thank you for tuning in, listeners. Please subscribe for more updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has sparked intense debate this week by declassifying a 2020 Republican House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence report. According to NBC News, Gabbard claims the 2017 intelligence assessment on Russian interference in the 2016 election was based on manufactured information as part of a treasonous conspiracy by the Obama administration to undermine then President Donald Trump. She released the documents to promote transparency, with support from current CIA Director John Ratcliffe and the White House. White House spokesperson Davis Ingle stated that those involved in what they call the Russia hoax will face accountability. Retired CIA officer Susan Miller, who led the team behind the 2017 assessment, strongly disputed Gabbards claims in an NBC News interview. Miller insisted her teams work relied on credible intelligence showing Russia aimed to help Trump win, though no evidence of collusion between the Trump campaign and Kremlin was found. She accused Gabbard and the White House of lying, noting the assessment clearly stated Trump was the lawful president and that Russian influence could not be proven to have swayed votes without polling every voter. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence responded that Miller is wrong and the public can review the declassified report for hundreds of reasons why. A bipartisan Senate probe in 2020 endorsed the original intelligence findings, with then acting chair Marco Rubio now Trumps secretary of state backing it. Gabbard also faces scrutiny over reports of retracted intelligence on Trump administration dealings with Venezuela, as noted by AOL. In the ongoing Greenland crisis, Wikipedia entries detail Danish concerns that Gabbard assigned agents to spy on the territory amid Trumps push for US control, though Trump backed off invasion threats on January 21 after Davos talks with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. On January 25, CBS News reported Senate Intelligence Committee members pressing Gabbard and FBI Director on related matters during a hearing. Listeners, thank you for tuning in. Please subscribe for more updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI