4 d. ago Artificial Intelligence at the United Nations with Amb. Christopher Lu

Artificial Intelligence at the United Nations with Amb. Christopher Lu  Stimson Center

Science

1 week ago What Trump's cuts to intelligence could mean for national security

It's a classic Washington power move — the late-on-Friday news dump. This past Friday, at 4:30pm, start of a long holiday weekend, about half the staff of the National Security Council got emails asking them to leave by 5pm. Dozens of people abruptly dismissed.The restructuring of the NSC as Secretary of State and National Security advisor Marco Rubio has characterized it — continues a trend in this second term for President Trump, of radical downsizing. The Trump administration plans to cut thousands of intelligence and national security jobs across the government.The US Government has long relied on scores of intelligence officials across the government to keep America safe. Trump wants many of them gone – what could that mean for security at home and abroad? For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

Politics

1 week ago A longtime national security adviser weighs in on recent NSC firings

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with former national intelligence official Richard Clarke about the changes at the National Security Council.

Politics

3 w. ago Gabbard says Comey should be 'put behind bars' after picture allegedly 'issuing a call to assassinate' Trump

National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard denounced ex-FBI Director James Comey for posting an Instagram photo of the numbers "86 47," which has been seen as a threat to Trump.

Politics

3 w. ago DNI Gabbard: Comey Should Be 'Put Behind Bars' for 'Issuing a Hit' on Trump

Thursday on FNC's "Jesse Watters Primetime," Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard had strong words for former FBI Director James Comey's "86-47" seashell social media post, which some say implied a threat to President Donald Trump. The post DNI Gabbard: Comey Should Be ‘Put Behind Bars’ for ‘Issuing a Hit’ on Trump appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

3 w. ago Tulsi Gabbard Fires Two Officials at National Intelligence Council as Part of Mission to 'End Weaponization' of Government

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has fired two officials at the National Intelligence Council, officials confirmed to Breitbart News, as part of the Trump administration's goal to "end the weaponization and politicization of the intelligence community," according to a spokesperson.  The post Tulsi Gabbard Fires Two Officials at National Intelligence Council as Part of Mission to ‘End Weaponization’ of Government appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

3 w. ago Gabbard moves presidential daily intelligence brief staff from CIA to ODNI

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard moved the Presidential Daily Brief staff from the CIA to ODNI, Fox News Digital confirmed.

Politics

3 w. ago Gabbard fires leaders of intelligence group that wrote Venezuela assessment

Gabbard fires leaders of intelligence group that wrote Venezuela assessment  The Washington Post

Events

3 w. ago Gabbard Seeks to Consolidate Her Control of President’s Daily Brief

President Trump has wondered over time about whether the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, which was created after the 9/11 attacks, should continue to exist.

Politics

3 w. ago Gabbard fires leaders of intelligence group that authored Venezuela assessment

Gabbard fires leaders of intelligence group that authored Venezuela assessment  The Washington Post

Events

3 w. ago Gabbard fires 'deep state' heads of National Intelligence Council to root out 'politicization of intel'

Tulsi Gabbard has fired top National Intelligence Council officials and moved the agency to the DNI office to ensure she can block any "politicization of intelligence," Fox News Digital has learned.

Politics