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‘Flying Blind’: Trump Strips Government of Expertise at a High-Stakes Moment

President Trump has few sources of independent advice just as he is trying to broker an end to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, perhaps the trickiest negotiation of his presidency.

Julian E. Barnes
2025-08-21 00:01:30
United States
United States Politics and Government

Gabbard Plan Would Shrink Intelligence Center Focused on Election Threats

Two other centers focusing on cybersecurity and chemical, biological and nuclear threats would also be reduced, and the National Intelligence University would be eliminated.

Julian E. Barnes
2025-08-20 15:01:34
United States
United States Politics and Government

N.S.A.’s Acting Director Tried to Save Top Scientist From Purge

Vinh Nguyen, an expert in artificial intelligence and advanced mathematics, was among the current and former officials whose security clearances were revoked by the president.

Trump Revokes Security Clearances of 37 Former and Current Officials

The move is the latest effort by the Trump administration to shift the public’s attention to the 2016 election.

Gabbard’s Attacks on Obama Put the Attorney General in a Tough Spot

The director of national intelligence gave the Justice Department little warning before she demanded an investigation.

Justice Dept. Announces Task Force to Assess ‘Weaponization’ of Intelligence

The move demonstrates President Trump’s determination to deploy the powers of federal law enforcement to pursue a campaign of retribution against those who once sought to hold him accountable.