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The White House has decided to limit intelligence sharing with Congress following a leak of an early assessment regarding U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, which contradicted claims of obliterating the program.
This move comes after the leaked Defense Intelligence Agency report, posted on CAPNET—a system used to share classified material with lawmakers—suggested the strikes only set back Iran’s nuclear capabilities by a few months. The administration aims to curb further leaks by reducing the amount of information uploaded to CAPNET, a secure platform accessible to congressional members in designated secure locations. A senior White House official indicated this decision was prompted by the rapid dissemination of sensitive data, with an administration source noting that leaks occur almost immediately after posting. The White House has also initiated an FBI investigation into the leak, suspecting it may have originated from Congress, though no concrete evidence supports this claim.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has strongly criticized the decision, calling it an attempt to hide facts and urging the administration to reverse it immediately. House Speaker Mike Johnson echoed concerns about the leak, labeling it “dangerous and ridiculous” and expressing suspicion it came from within Congress. Democrats, including Schumer, argue that limiting intelligence sharing undermines Congress’s ability to oversee national security, accusing the administration of stonewalling. The decision has sparked a contentious debate, with some lawmakers viewing it as a power play to control the narrative, while others see it as a necessary response to breaches.
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