Ideas
How a director of national intelligence helps a president stay on top of threats from around the world
A former chairman of the National Intelligence Council offers an explainer.
Policy
Intelligence IGs head for the exits ahead of Trump’s return
The president-elect fired five inspectors general during his first administration.
Threats
‘Extraordinarily dangerous’: Intelligence community insiders warn against Trump’s DNI pick
Former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard has a “history of irresponsibly promoting misinformation,” said one official.
Defense Systems
Maxar’s working on a 3D-mapping tool to replace GPS
The plan is to test and have it ready for use next year, officials said.
Business
Six charged with conspiring to defraud agencies with IT-contracting schemes
Defense and intelligence agencies are among those allegedly defrauded, federal investigators said—adding that more charges may be in store.
Threats
China's deepening telecoms hack sparks DHS probe
U.S. government officials and staff on both major presidential campaigns were targeted. One former intelligence official called the breaches “really concerning.”
Threats
Industry ‘hamstrung’ by Space Force-intel community’s turf war
Commercial firms say NGA-centric acquisition can’t move fast enough to help combatant commands or foster innovation.
Threats
'You can’t hide': Spy agency will have 100 new sats on orbit by year's end
Persistent imagery is key for future intel-gathering, NRO director says.
Policy