Gabbard Unveils Plan to Slash Top Spy Agency by 40% This Year

Tulsi Gabbard, the Director of National Intelligence, has unveiled a plan to reduce her agency's workforce by 40% before the end of this year. Gabbard stated that the move is intended to make the office more efficient, even as she faces resistance from the national security community she oversees. The proposed cuts would significantly downsize the agency responsible for coordinating the activities of the U.S. intelligence community. Gabbard argues that the reorganization will streamline operations and enhance the agency's capabilities. However, her decision has drawn criticism from some within the national security establishment, who are concerned about the potential impact on intelligence gathering and analysis. The announcement comes amid ongoing tensions between Gabbard and the broader national security community, as she has taken a more skeptical stance on certain intelligence assessments and policies. The proposed workforce reduction is seen by some as a reflection of Gabbard's efforts to reshape the intelligence apparatus to align with her own priorities and vision.