Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats explained to White House reporters at Thursday’s briefing that Russia’s intent, not just in meddling in the 2016 election but also beyond elections, is to drive a wedge between our allies and undermine democratic values.
Special Counsel Robert Mueller is reportedly close to wrapping up the obstruction of justice part of his inquiry, but contemplating putting it aside until other parts are completed.
WASHINGTON, DC — The security situation in Afghanistan will only “deteriorate modestly this year” in the face of terrorism at the hands of Taliban narco-jihadists, among other factors driving instability in the war-ravaged country, predicted the U.S. intelligence community in its annual Worldwide Threat Assessment.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions and top Justice and intelligence officials held a press conference Friday to address leakers in the federal government.
Wednesday at the Senate Intelligence Committee’s hearing Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats said he had never “felt pressure to intervene or interfere in any way ” with an ongoing investigation. Coats said, “First of all, I’m always — I
At hearings in the House and Senate on Tuesday to determine the extent of Russian influence in the 2016 presidential election, intelligence officials said the real damage to the integrity of the democracy and natural security has come from intelligence leaks to the press.
On Monday, the Department of Homeland Security renewed its standing warning against homegrown terrorism, adding details about new threats that were not covered in the previous iteration and warning that America faces “one of the most serious terror threat environments since the 9/11 attacks.”
WASHINGTON, DC — The Director of National Intelligence (DNI) has warned that deliberate leaks of “sensitive or classified” U.S. government information by “trusted insiders” will “remain a significant threat” during President Donald Trump’s tenure.
WASHINGTON, DC —Afghanistan will “continue to deteriorate” this year despite U.S-led international support, primarily because of capability lapses among the American-trained Afghan forces and the expected “gains” by a resurgent Taliban that grew stronger under former President Barack Obama, Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Daniel Coats warns lawmakers in the most recent Worldwide Threat Assessment.
Two top U.S. intelligence leaders told members of the Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday that President Donald Trump has “reentered the battle space” to assert American leadership around the globe after years under Barack Obama’s watch where it was “completely absent.”
