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Gabbard Struggles for Control Over FBI Counterintelligence Operations

11/8/2025

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Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence, faces challenges gaining control over FBI counterintelligence operations.
Despite claims of a "deep state" undermining Trump, the FBI, led by Kash Patel, opposes transferring authority.
Legislation by House Intelligence Committee Chair Rick Crawford would centralize counterintelligence under Gabbard, creating a National Counterintelligence Center.
The FBI warns this could harm national security and duplicate efforts, signaling limited influence for Gabbard.

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Story summary

Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence, faces challenges gaining control over FBI counterintelligence operations.
Despite claims of a "deep state" undermining Trump, the FBI, led by Kash Patel, opposes transferring authority.
Legislation by House Intelligence Committee Chair Rick Crawford would centralize counterintelligence under Gabbard, creating a National Counterintelligence Center.
The FBI warns this could harm national security and duplicate efforts, signaling limited influence for Gabbard.