Intelligence Sharing Slows Amid CIA-ODNI Tensions in Trump Term

Intelligence sharing with Congress and across the federal government has slowed during President Donald Trump’s second term, with some reporting temporarily halted, according to current and former officials. The disruption followed tensions between the CIA and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence during Tulsi Gabbard’s tenure; the CIA has stopped co-authoring assessments with the National Intelligence Council, reducing integrated analysis on issues including Iran. Lawmakers briefly stopped receiving reports after the U.S. intervention in Iran in 2025 and the capture of Nicolás Maduro in 2026, after Gabbard’s team accused lawmakers of leaking information. Former officials warn the gaps could leave policymakers with an incomplete view of global threats, while some agency analysts reportedly fear political retaliation for assessments that conflict with the White House’s positions. The CIA says it continues to participate in intelligence assessments through the Presidential Daily Brief and the National Intelligence Council.