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FBI Opposes Gabbard's Counterintelligence Authority Shift, Sparks Tensions

10/30/2025

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) opposes a House proposal to designate the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), led by Tulsi Gabbard, as the primary counterintelligence agency.
The move has exposed tensions among national security officials over Gabbard's expanded counterintelligence authority.
Senator Mark Warner and critics warn the shift could trigger turf battles as lawmakers negotiate Intelligence Authorization Act, while Gabbard's office faces scrutiny for eliminating units.

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) opposes a House proposal to designate the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), led by Tulsi Gabbard, as the primary counterintelligence agency.
The move has exposed tensions among national security officials over Gabbard's expanded counterintelligence authority.
Senator Mark Warner and critics warn the shift could trigger turf battles as lawmakers negotiate Intelligence Authorization Act, while Gabbard's office faces scrutiny for eliminating units.