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Whistleblower Alleges Gabbard Blocked Intelligence Reports to Congress

2/25/2026

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A whistleblower alleges Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard blocked lawmakers' access to reports, citing executive privilege.
The Wall Street Journal reports Gabbard's office told Democratic staffers unredacted intelligence would not be provided.
Senators Mark Warner and Jim Himes questioned the privilege claim, noting it is unusual to limit sharing with Congress.
The whistleblower says the restriction served political ends, including Iran-related intelligence, and the complaint is heavily redacted.

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A whistleblower alleges Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard blocked lawmakers' access to reports, citing executive privilege.
The Wall Street Journal reports Gabbard's office told Democratic staffers unredacted intelligence would not be provided.
Senators Mark Warner and Jim Himes questioned the privilege claim, noting it is unusual to limit sharing with Congress.
The whistleblower says the restriction served political ends, including Iran-related intelligence, and the complaint is heavily redacted.