ODNI
Coverage of ODNI in the Nexus archive.
- There Will be Unseen Costs to be Paid over the War in Iran. Who is Weighing Them?
An interim agreement between the U.S. and Iran aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz is under consideration, with experts analyzing potential short and long-term costs, including shifts in Iran's control over the strait and impacts on U.S. sanctions. An operational pause, not a ceasefire, is currently in place, and negotiations remain challenging, with both sides describing the situation differently.
- ODNI under Bill Pulte fires 6 staff, sends 45 back to home agencies, sources say
Over 50 national intelligence staffers have been removed from their roles since Bill Pulte became acting DNI, with 6 staff fired and 45 sent back to their home agencies, according to sources.
- Trump concession breathes new life into stalled FISA spy powers deal
President Trump's decision to seek a replacement for Bill Pulte as ODNI director may revive stalled efforts to reauthorize FISA spy powers, which are set to expire Friday. The appointment of Pulte had caused delays in Congress, but Trump's concession could help lawmakers reach a compromise on Section 702 reforms.