Kevin Stevens1d ago
https://www.contrariannews.org/p/bill-pulte-is-not-being-sent-to-lead
#diplomacy #militaryaffairs #nationalsecurity #policy #lisacook #letitiajames #adamschiff #politicalvendetta #trumployalist #news #usnews #history #politics #uspol #uspolitics #regulatorypressure #politicalgrievance #protestmovements #electiondisputes #racist #racism #domesticdissent #hic #odni #dni #williamjpulte #incompetant #abuseofpower #politicalretribution #section702 #fhfa #foreignintelligence
Bill Pulte Is Not Being Sent to Lead the Intelligence Community

Trump’s acting DNI pick suggests the office may be used less to assess threats than to serve power.

The Contrarian
Kevin Stevens1d ago
https://www.contrariannews.org/p/trumps-new-intel-head-is-worse-than
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Trump’s New Intel Head Is Worse than Unqualified

Bill Pulte, Trump's pick to replace Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence, has a record of weaponizing his position for the president's gain

The Contrarian
Mike Olson2d ago

Hey NatSec fediverse: Does Pulte have *any* current security clearance, much less TS/SCI?

#pulte #dni #odni

Michael Martinez May 22

One less Russian agent or supporter in Washington, but we still need to get rid of the Putin Puppet-in-Chief and his close associates.

#news #america #tulsigabbard #odni #intelligence

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/gabbard-resigns-trumps-national-intelligence-director-fox-news-digital-reports-2026-05-22/

Show threadNonilexMay 22

Early last summer, McNamara asked officials in the #Commerce Dept to consider the potential designation of #Dominion chips & software as a national security risk, the 2 sources said.

At the time, McNamara headed an #ODNI task force that worked with officials across the admin to investigate vulnerabilities in the nation’s #VotingMachines. The 2 sources said McNamara spoke about the issue to senior officials at the Commerce Dept, which is run by Secy Howard Lutnick.

#Trump #law #ElectionLaw

Show threadNonilexMay 22

Olsen, who Democratic senators are seeking to remove from his post, aimed to invalidate #Dominion #VotingMachines before the #midterms, the 2 sources said.

Others involved in the deliberations included Paul McNamara, a senior aide of Trump’s spy chief #TulsiGabbard, & Brian Sikma, a special assistant to #Trump who works on his Domestic Policy Council, acc/to 1 of the 2 sources…. Olsen has worked closely with Gabbard's Office of the Director of National Intelligence (#ODNI).

#law #ElectionLaw

Analyst207May 15

ODNI Bolsters Election Security with New Coordination Leaders

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) has appointed two new leaders, Dave Mastro and James Cangialosi, to spearhead efforts to safeguard the 2026 midterm elections from threats. This move bolsters the ODNI's team of experts dedicated to protecting election integrity.

https://osintsights.com/odni-bolsters-election-security-with-new-coordination-leaders?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

#ElectionSecurity #NationalSecurity #Odni #EmergingThreats #Usa

ODNI Bolsters Election Security with New Coordination Leaders

Learn how ODNI bolsters election security with new coordination leaders to track and thwart threats; read the latest election integrity efforts now.

OSINTSights
The Japan TimesApr 16
Middle-power ties with the U.S. are about shaping the global architecture, not endorsing the occupant of the Oval Office. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/04/16/world/case-american-engagement/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #donaldtrump #henrykissinger #richardnixon #china #sovietunion #ukraine #wef #nato #eu #russia #rcep #southchinasea #eastchinasea #taiwanstrait #odni #brics #sco #bri #aiib #canada #crinks #iran #northkorea #maga #wipo
The case for ‘hardened engagement’ with America

Allowing a distaste for one U.S. president (no matter how bombastic) to sever the ties that bind the free world is not only bad policy, it's a recipe for strategic irrelevance.

The Japan Times
Analyst207Apr 13

DHS Intel Office Reorganization Bolsters ODNI Oversight

The Department of Homeland Security's Office of Intelligence and Analysis is set for a major overhaul, but a proposed reorganization in the fiscal year 2027 budget has raised eyebrows - despite restructuring, the office would still answer to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, sparking questions about oversight. This bold move…

https://osintsights.com/dhs-intel-office-reorganization-bolsters-odni-oversight?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

#NationalSecurity #IntelligenceOversight #Dhs #Odni #GovernmentReform

DHS Intel Office Reorganization Bolsters ODNI Oversight

DHS intel office reorganization strengthens ODNI oversight, sparking concerns, read how the FY27 budget proposal impacts domestic intelligence. Learn more now.

OSINTSights
Techdirt [Unofficial]Apr 3

Senators Ask Tulsi Gabbard To Tell Americans That VPN Use Might Subject Them To Domestic Surveillance

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.techdirt.com/2026/04/03/senators-ask-tulsi-gabbard-to-tell-americans-that-vpn-use-might-subject-them-to-domestic-surveillance/

Senators Ask Tulsi Gabbard To Tell Americans That VPN Use Might Subject Them To Domestic Surveillance

This may not be an actual “Wyden siren,” but it still has his name attached to it. What’s being said here isn’t nearly as ominous as this single sentence he sent to CIA lead…

Techdirt