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U.S. Spy Chief Disbands Controversial Director's Initiatives Group

2/11/2026

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U.S. spy chief Tulsi Gabbard announced the winding down of the Director's Initiatives Group.
Critics accused the DIG of partisan bias, especially during President Donald Trump's tenure.
Gabbard's office missed a deadline to report to Congress on the DIG.
Missteps, including links tying the January 6 Capitol riot to the DIG, contributed to disbanding the task force.

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U.S. spy chief Tulsi Gabbard announced the winding down of the Director's Initiatives Group.
Critics accused the DIG of partisan bias, especially during President Donald Trump's tenure.
Gabbard's office missed a deadline to report to Congress on the DIG.
Missteps, including links tying the January 6 Capitol riot to the DIG, contributed to disbanding the task force.