Tulsi Gabbard announces plans to cut intelligence staff by half

Published: 8/21/2025
Tulsi Gabbard announces plans to cut intelligence staff by half
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard plans to slash agency staff by 50%, citing bloated inefficiency. The move follows revocation of security clearances for 37 ex-US officials accused of manipulating intelligence for personal gain. This announcement sparks controversy amidst claims of politicization in the intelligence community.