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The Hill
14-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
Trump Repudiates Neocons, ‘Nation Builders'—Celebrates Liberty at Saudi Conference! Robby Soave
Trump Repudiates Neocons, 'Nation Builders'—Celebrates Liberty at Saudi Conference! Robby Soave | RISING Robby Soave delivers radar on President Trump's Saudi Arabia visit where he blasted, 'interventionists,' and, 'new-cons,' in his speech. Trump Says He Will Lift Sanctions On Syria During Saudi Speech | RISING Robby Soave and Lynda Tran discuss President Trump lifting U.S. sanctions on Syria. Schumer Blocking Trump's DOJ Nominees Over Qatari Jet Gift | RISING Robby Soave and Lynda Tran discuss Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) hitting back at President Trump's plan to accept a $400 million jet from Qatar. How Apple's Offshoring Led To China's Economic Rise: Patrick McGee | RISING Author Patrick McGee joins Rising to talk about his new book 'Apple in China: 'The Capture of the World's Greatest Company.' Pope Leo XIV's Brother Louis Prevost Blasted Nancy Pelosi, Joe Biden On Facebook | RISING Robby Soave and Lynda Tran discuss how pope Leo XIV's brother is a MAGA supporter who loves posting memes on social media. Tony Hinchcliffe Praises JD Vance On Bill Maher For defending Him After Puerto Rico Joke | RISING Robby Soave and Lynda Tran react to comedian Tony Hinchcliffe joining Bill Maher's 'Club random' to talk about the joke he made during then-presidential nominee Trump's campaign rally. Catherine Herridge Interview: Feds know More About Havana Syndrome 'Energy Weapons'! | RISING Investigative journalist discusses how the Biden administration tried to cover up, 'Havana Syndrome,' incidents reported in the mid-2010s. Pete Buttigieg Sparks 2028 Rumors, Holds Veterans-Focused Iowa Townhall | RISING Robby Soave and Lynda Tran discuss Pete Buttigieg addressing 2028 presidential speculations at his Iowa town hall.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Gabbard sets up DOGE-style team to weed out ‘weaponization' in national intelligence
U.S. National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard has reportedly set up her own DOGE-like group to cut costs and investigate "weaponization" in the 18 agencies under her authority, according to a new report. Gabbard's Director's Initiatives Group was established in adherence to an executive order signed by President Donald Trump to "bring about transparency and accountability" in the U.S.'s intelligence agencies, according to a press release from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, which was released on Tuesday. 'We are already identifying wasteful spending in real time, streamlining outdated processes, reviewing documents for declassification, and leading ongoing efforts to root out abuses of power and politicization,' the release said. An official familiar with the situation told the Washington Post that the group was made up of 10 people from outside of the intelligence agencies who has been vetted by the White House. The move comes two weeks after Gabbard told Congress that Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency had not pursued layoffs or program cuts in the ODNI. Gabbard's new group appears to be tasked, in part, with carrying out similar cost-cutting actions within the intelligence community. Members of Gabbard's group have apparently been working at the ODNI's headquarters in McLean, Virginia, since February, according to the sources who spoke to the Post. Gabbard and Senator Tom Cotton — who chairs the Senate Intelligence Committee — both said they want to slash costs at the ODNI, which employs approximately 2,000 people. Though cuts may save some money, a significant portion of the $106bn allocated to U.S. spy agencies pay for resources like satellites and other high-end technology, in addition to difficult to cut staff like CIA case officers and analysts. Members of the DIG have reportedly been tasked with also reviewing documents for possible declassification, including information related to the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. investigations into Russia's attempts to influence the 2016 presidential election, and Havana Syndrome, according to the ODNI. At least 100 ODNI workers have opted to take an early resignation deal ahead of the DIG's actions. According to the sources who spoke to the Post, at least 45 intelligence workers have resigned specifically because they fear they won't be able to do their jobs effectively under Gabbard and Trump's leadership. 'They don't believe they can continue to carry out the core mission of keeping the nation safe, under these circumstances,' the source reportedly said. Gabbard has long been a critic of U.S. intelligence agencies, often implying that they were politicized. Her prior comments have reportedly contributed to the exodus of intelligence workers. 'People aren't skeptical of her because she's calling for more efficiency in the structure,' a former official told the Post. 'They're skeptical of her over what positions she has taken over many years now.'
The Independent
09-04-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Gabbard sets up DOGE-style team to weed out ‘weaponization' in national intelligence
U.S. National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard has reportedly set up her own DOGE -like group to cut costs and investigate "weaponization" in the 18 agencies under her authority, according to a new report. Gabbard's Director's Initiatives Group was established in adherence to an executive order signed by President Donald Trump to "bring about transparency and accountability" in the U.S.'s intelligence agencies, according to a press release from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, which was released on Tuesday. 'We are already identifying wasteful spending in real time, streamlining outdated processes, reviewing documents for declassification, and leading ongoing efforts to root out abuses of power and politicization,' the release said. An official familiar with the situation told the Washington Post that the group was made up of 10 people from outside of the intelligence agencies who has been vetted by the White House. The move comes two weeks after Gabbard told Congress that Elon Musk 's Department of Government Efficiency had not pursued layoffs or program cuts in the ODNI. Gabbard's new group appears to be tasked, in part, with carrying out similar cost-cutting actions within the intelligence community. Members of Gabbard's group have apparently been working at the ODNI's headquarters in McLean, Virginia, since February, according to the sources who spoke to the Post. Gabbard and Senator Tom Cotton — who chairs the Senate Intelligence Committee — both said they want to slash costs at the ODNI, which employs approximately 2,000 people. Though cuts may save some money, a significant portion of the $106bn allocated to U.S. spy agencies pay for resources like satellites and other high-end technology, in addition to difficult to cut staff like CIA case officers and analysts. Members of the DIG have reportedly been tasked with also reviewing documents for possible declassification, including information related to the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. investigations into Russia's attempts to influence the 2016 presidential election, and Havana Syndrome, according to the ODNI. At least 100 ODNI workers have opted to take an early resignation deal ahead of the DIG's actions. According to the sources who spoke to the Post, at least 45 intelligence workers have resigned specifically because they fear they won't be able to do their jobs effectively under Gabbard and Trump's leadership. 'They don't believe they can continue to carry out the core mission of keeping the nation safe, under these circumstances,' the source reportedly said. Gabbard has long been a critic of U.S. intelligence agencies, often implying that they were politicized. Her prior comments have reportedly contributed to the exodus of intelligence workers. 'People aren't skeptical of her because she's calling for more efficiency in the structure,' a former official told the Post. 'They're skeptical of her over what positions she has taken over many years now.'
Bloomberg
10-01-2025
- Health
- Bloomberg
US Intelligence Now Split on Possible ‘Havana Syndrome' Cause
By Two of seven US intelligence agencies broke with previous assessments that foreign adversaries were not to blame for so-far unexplained health incidents among government employees overseas that came to be known as 'Havana Syndrome.' The latest conclusions highlight the confusion that continues to surround the incidents, which were first reported in 2016. Diplomats and other staff reported headaches, dizziness and other debilitating effects, and one theory was that they were the result of an attack with a directed-sound weapon.
