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What Gabbard’s ODNI cuts mean for U.S. intelligence agencies

What Gabbard’s ODNI cuts mean for U.S. intelligence agencies

Summary

The Trump administration decided to reduce the number of workers at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) by 40%. Tulsi Gabbard commented that the office is inefficient and has problems. The ODNI was set up after the 9/11 attacks to help various intelligence agencies work together.

Key Facts

  • The Trump administration plans to cut 40% of the staff at the ODNI.
  • Tulsi Gabbard stated the ODNI is inefficient and has issues with abuse.
  • The ODNI was established following the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
  • The purpose of the ODNI is to help the 17 U.S. intelligence agencies coordinate better.
  • Amna Nawaz had a discussion with Sue Gordon, who served as the principal deputy director of national intelligence from 2017 to 2019.

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