Biden says ‘erratic’ Trump shouldn’t get intel briefings
3 years, 10 months ago

Biden says ‘erratic’ Trump shouldn’t get intel briefings

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said Friday that Donald Trump’s “erratic behavior” should prevent him from receiving classified intelligence briefings, a courtesy that historically has been granted to outgoing presidents. What impact does he have at all, other than the fact he might slip and say something?” White House press secretary Jen Psaki said earlier this week that the issue of granting Trump intelligence briefings was “something that is under review.” Some Democratic lawmakers, and even some former Trump administration officials, have questioned the wisdom of allowing Trump to continue to be briefed. Biden, however, said Friday that his hesitance to allow Trump access to the briefing was due to the former president’s “erratic behavior unrelated to the insurrection.” Gordon also raised concerns about Trump’s business entanglements. “There’s no circumstance in which this president should get another intelligence briefing,” Schiff said shortly before Trump ended his term last month.

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Trump receiving classified briefings after espionage case dropped: report
1 month ago

Trump receiving classified briefings after espionage case dropped: report

Raw Story  

Donald Trump has begun receiving intelligence briefings as president-elect, just months after a federal judge dismissed criminal charges against him for allegedly mishandling classified information. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence began providing briefings to the former president shortly after he won the election, according to U.S. officials who spoke to the Washington Post. District judge Aileen Cannon …

Trump’s record of leaking intelligence and doubts over his new team have allies worried, experts say
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump’s record of leaking intelligence and doubts over his new team have allies worried, experts say

The Independent  

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Biden dismisses concerns over debate performance and declines to undergo independent cognitive test in interview
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden dismisses concerns over debate performance and declines to undergo independent cognitive test in interview

The Independent  

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“Likely to weaponize intelligence”: Experts alarmed as Trump poised to get security briefings again
9 months, 2 weeks ago

“Likely to weaponize intelligence”: Experts alarmed as Trump poised to get security briefings again

Salon  

Former President Donald Trump is set to receive national security intelligence briefings once he secures the Republican nomination despite being indicted on charges that he mishandled classified materials after leaving office. Despite facing a “bevy of federal charges” stemming from his stash of classified documents found at his Mar-a-Lago residence in August 2022, “nothing” would currently restrict Trump’s access to …

US President Biden's team signals more aggressive posture towards the press in election year
10 months ago

US President Biden's team signals more aggressive posture towards the press in election year

New Indian Express  

NEW YORK: Occupants of the White House have grumbled over news coverage practically since the place was built. Within the past two weeks, an administration aide sent an unusual letter to the White House Correspondents' Association complaining about coverage of a special counsel's report on Biden's handling of classified documents. In addition, the president's campaign objected to its perception that …

Biden forms task force to avoid mishandling of classified documents during presidential transitions
10 months, 1 week ago

Biden forms task force to avoid mishandling of classified documents during presidential transitions

The Hindu  

U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday launched a task force aimed at addressing the "systemic" problem of mishandling classified information during presidential transitions, days after a Justice Department special counsel's sharply critical report said he had done just that. The Presidential Records Transition Task Force will study past transitions to determine best practices for safeguarding classified information from an outgoing …

Biden forms task force to avoid mishandling of classified documents during presidential transitions
10 months, 1 week ago

Biden forms task force to avoid mishandling of classified documents during presidential transitions

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Monday launched a task force aimed at addressing the “systemic” problem of mishandling classified information during presidential transitions, days after a Justice Department special counsel’s sharply critical report said he had done just that. The Presidential Records Transition Task Force will study past transitions to determine best practices for safeguarding classified information from an …

Special counsel Robert Hur’s Biden comments were a political hit job.
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Special counsel Robert Hur’s Biden comments were a political hit job.

Slate  

On Thursday, special counsel Robert Hur issued his report on President Joe Biden’s handling of classified documents when he was out of office. Related From Slate Will Joe Biden Suffer Politically From the Justice Department Special Counsel Saying His Brain Doesn’t Work? In another sharp contrast with Trump, Biden also cooperated fully and transparently in Hur’s investigation of how it …

Why special counsel reports often paint unflattering pictures of presidents even if they aren’t charged
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Why special counsel reports often paint unflattering pictures of presidents even if they aren’t charged

CNN  

CNN — Special counsel Robert Hur’s report on President Joe Biden’s mishandling of classified information has reignited controversy over special counsels and their investigative reports, which are designed to publicly disclose findings – including negative ones – even if prosecutors decline to bring charges. Attorney General Merrick Garland received Hur’s final report on Monday, according to the Justice Department, and …

Special counsel report concludes Biden willfully retained classified information but will not face charges
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Special counsel report concludes Biden willfully retained classified information but will not face charges

CNN  

Washington CNN — Special counsel Robert Hur released a searing report Thursday that concluded President Joe Biden willfully retained and disclosed classified military and national security information but recommended he not face charges after a yearlong investigation into his handling of classified documents. In remarks late Thursday, Biden said he’s pleased Hur “reached a firm conclusion that no charges should …

Biden interview in special counsel documents investigation suggests sprawling probe near conclusion
1 year, 2 months ago

Biden interview in special counsel documents investigation suggests sprawling probe near conclusion

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s interview with prosecutors over his handling of classified documents signals that a sprawling investigation that has included questioning of some of his closest aides and at least one cabinet member is nearing a conclusion. And Republican front-runner Donald Trump, indicted by a different Justice Department special counsel over his own mishandling of classified documents, has …

After Trump, US President Joe Biden questioned over classified documents found at his home
1 year, 2 months ago

After Trump, US President Joe Biden questioned over classified documents found at his home

India TV News  

Amid the Middle East tensions, a major development took place in the US where President Joe Biden was interviewed as part of an independent investigation into his handling of classified documents. The highly sensitive documents were found at his Delaware home, as well as at a private office that he used in between his service in the Obama administration and …

President Biden interviewed as part of special counsel investigation into classified documents
1 year, 2 months ago

President Biden interviewed as part of special counsel investigation into classified documents

LA Times  

President Biden leaves Holy Trinity Catholic Church in the Georgetown section of Washington after attending Mass on Oct. 7. President Biden has been interviewed as part of an independent investigation into his handling of classified documents, the White House said late Monday. The investigation is being led by special counsel Robert Hur, who was appointed by Attorney General Merrick Garland …

Ex-Biden aide agrees to House interview on classified docs
1 year, 9 months ago

Ex-Biden aide agrees to House interview on classified docs

Firstpost  

Washington: A former executive assistant to Joe Biden has agreed to sit for an interview with the House Oversight Committee as Republicans expand their probe into the president’s handling of classified documents. “The Committee believes your proximity to Vice President Biden and role as handler of his personal matters gave you access not only to classified material he maintained after …

Explained: How Joe Biden's handling of classified documents complicates Donald Trump's case
1 year, 10 months ago

Explained: How Joe Biden's handling of classified documents complicates Donald Trump's case

Firstpost  

Even if nothing comes of the new special counsel investigation into President Joe Biden’s team’s mishandling of classified documents, politically it has effectively let former Donald Trump off the hook for hoarding secret papers Washington: FBI agents are rummaging through President Joe Biden’s private home. But amid the familiar soundtrack of scandal in Washington, the most significant cost to the …

Biden political future clouded by classified document probe
1 year, 11 months ago

Biden political future clouded by classified document probe

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Virtually everything was going right for President Joe Biden as he opened the year. But on Thursday, Biden’s political outlook veered into more uncertain territory after Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed a special counsel to investigate the Democratic president’s handling of classified documents. “The American people certainly deserve better choices — Republicans and Democrats,” Turner said, applauding …

Essential Politics: How Biden’s potentially classified documents differ from Trump’s
1 year, 11 months ago

Essential Politics: How Biden’s potentially classified documents differ from Trump’s

LA Times  

Just before last year’s midterm election, President Biden’s personal lawyers discovered potentially classified documents in one of his personal offices and quickly handed the documents back to U.S. officials. Biden’s attorneys found the documents while they were “packing files housed in a locked closet to prepare to vacate office space,” Richard Sauber, special counsel to the president, told CBS News, …

Biden says Trump handling of documents 'totally irresponsible'
2 years, 3 months ago

Biden says Trump handling of documents 'totally irresponsible'

The Hindu  

U. S. President Joe Biden said in an interview aired on Sunday that his predecessor Donald Trump's handling of classified documents was "totally irresponsible" but that he is staying out of the investigation. Seeing the classified documents turned up by an August 8 FBI search of Mr. Trump’s Florida residence at Mar-a-Lago caused Mr. Biden to wonder “how anyone can …

Explosive PowerPoint presentation detailing plan to overturn election for Trump discovered by Jan 6 committee
3 years ago

Explosive PowerPoint presentation detailing plan to overturn election for Trump discovered by Jan 6 committee

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A PowerPoint presentation that bears the exact title as one …

Joe Biden says Donald Trump should not receive intelligence briefings
3 years, 10 months ago

Joe Biden says Donald Trump should not receive intelligence briefings

Hindustan Times  

President Joe Biden said his predecessor, Donald Trump, should not receive the intelligence briefings that are typically given to former presidents because of his “erratic behavior.” US President Joe Biden speaks at the State Department in Washington, DC. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said earlier this week the matter was “under review.” Biden said he believes there is “no …

Donald Trump should not get US intel briefings, Joe Biden says
3 years, 10 months ago

Donald Trump should not get US intel briefings, Joe Biden says

Al Jazeera  

Ex-president might not receive US intelligence briefings because of ‘erratic’ conduct, concerns about secrecy. Donald Trump should not continue to receive intelligence briefings normally available to former presidents because of his “erratic” behaviour, President Joe Biden said in a US media interview. More recently, during the 2020 election campaign, Trump administration officials selectively declassified information to attack the president’s political …

Trump remains silent as massive cyber hack poses ‘grave risk’ to government
4 years ago

Trump remains silent as massive cyber hack poses ‘grave risk’ to government

CNN  

CNN — When President Donald Trump convened his Cabinet at the White House Wednesday as Washington absorbed news of a massive data breach, the heads of most agencies relevant to the intrusion — including the Department of Defense, the State Department, the Justice Department, the director of national intelligence and the Central Intelligence Agency — were absent. “This is almost …

Top secret: Biden gets access to President’s Daily Brief
4 years ago

Top secret: Biden gets access to President’s Daily Brief

Associated Press  

— Joe Biden has had his first look as president-elect at the President’s Daily Brief, a top secret summary of U.S. intelligence and world events — a document former first lady Michelle Obama has called “The Death, Destruction, and Horrible Things Book.” Biden has already had eyes on different iterations of the so-called PDB, which is tailored to the way …

Biden Transition Kicks into Gear, as Trump Acknowledges Dwindling Legal Options
4 years ago

Biden Transition Kicks into Gear, as Trump Acknowledges Dwindling Legal Options

News 18  

President-elect Joe Biden is expected to unveil his picks for several top economic positions as early as Monday when he will also finally receive his first classified intelligence briefing, an essential step towards taking control of national security. In contrast to Trump, who largely picked white men for key positions, Biden’s early appointments were shaping up to be highly diverse, …

Joe Biden, denied classified intel briefings, to bring in security experts
4 years, 1 month ago

Joe Biden, denied classified intel briefings, to bring in security experts

Live Mint  

U.S. President-elect Joe Biden will be briefed by national security experts next week, Biden transition official Jen Psaki said on Friday, amid concerns that being out of the loop due to delays to the transition could be a national security risk. Biden's team is pressing ahead with a transition despite President Donald Trump's refusal to concede the Nov. 3 election, …

As Trump refuses to concede, his agencies awkwardly prepare what they can for a Biden transition
4 years, 1 month ago

As Trump refuses to concede, his agencies awkwardly prepare what they can for a Biden transition

CNN  

CNN — Bulky briefing books and budgets are unopened. Inside the Department of Homeland Security, Mark Koumans, a longtime DHS official who is leading the transition effort for the department, recently reminded staff that until there is a declaration certifying the election, personnel should refrain from speaking directly with members of the Biden team and continue to go through the …

Republican senators push for Biden to receive intelligence
4 years, 1 month ago

Republican senators push for Biden to receive intelligence

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — As President Donald Trump refuses to allow President-elect Joe Biden to receive intelligence briefings — even those he was getting during the campaign — an increasing number of Trump’s allies are calling for Biden to have access to the information. The Senate Republicans advocated for Biden to receive the classified national security information even as they refused to …

Biden moves forward without help from Trump’s intel team
4 years, 1 month ago

Biden moves forward without help from Trump’s intel team

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The presidential race was hovering in limbo in 2000 when outgoing President Bill Clinton decided to let then-Gov. “Our adversaries aren’t waiting for the transition to take place,” says former Michigan Republican Rep. Mike Rogers, who was chairman of the House intelligence committee. “President-elect Joe Biden and his transition team should not suffer a similar delay,” John Podesta, …

Senate Republicans Back Push For President-Elect Biden To Get Intelligence Briefings
4 years, 1 month ago

Senate Republicans Back Push For President-Elect Biden To Get Intelligence Briefings

NPR  

Senate Republicans Back Push For President-Elect Biden To Get Intelligence Briefings Enlarge this image toggle caption J. Scott Applewhite/AP J. Scott Applewhite/AP Updated on Friday at 6:20 p.m. ET Although many Senate Republicans are still resisting recognition of President-elect Joe Biden's election win, they are signaling support for the former vice president to receive intelligence briefings as part of the …

Biden denied key US intel briefings as Trump delays transition
4 years, 1 month ago

Biden denied key US intel briefings as Trump delays transition

Al Jazeera  

Growing number of Republican senators join calls for Biden to receive the Presidential Daily Brief on threats to the US As President Donald Trump continues challenging the election results and delaying President-elect Joe Biden’s transition planning, a key part of US intelligence is being kept from the incoming president. “I would think – especially on classified briefings – the answer …

Trump not conceding poll defeat is an embarrassment, says Biden
4 years, 1 month ago

Trump not conceding poll defeat is an embarrassment, says Biden

The Hindu  

U.S. President Donald Trump not conceding defeat in the just-concluded election is an embarrassment, President-elect Joe Biden said Tuesday, asserting that his transition plans have remained unaffected by this and he has started talking to world leaders. Responding to questions from reporters on Mr. Trump not conceding the race, Mr. Biden hoped that at the end it’s all going to …

Biden Should Be Getting Top-Level Intelligence Briefings, But He Isn't
4 years, 1 month ago

Biden Should Be Getting Top-Level Intelligence Briefings, But He Isn't

NPR  

Biden Should Be Getting Top-Level Intelligence Briefings, But He Isn't Enlarge this image toggle caption Damian Dovarganes/AP Damian Dovarganes/AP As president-elect, Joe Biden should start receiving the same daily intelligence briefing as the one prepared for President Trump. A long tradition As president-elect, Biden should start getting the President's Daily Briefing, or PDB, said David Priess, a former CIA officer. …

Trump’s intelligence chief reverses decision to halt in-person election briefings for congressional committees
4 years, 3 months ago

Trump’s intelligence chief reverses decision to halt in-person election briefings for congressional committees

CNN  

Washington CNN — Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe reversed course Wednesday on his decision to end in-person election security briefings for key members of Congress by announcing that the intelligence community will continue to provide lawmakers on relevant oversight committees with in-person updates about threats to November’s election. Later Wednesday, Ratcliffe issued an on-the-record statement confirming that the intelligence …

Donald Trump's intel chief ends election security briefings to Hill
4 years, 3 months ago

Donald Trump's intel chief ends election security briefings to Hill

India Today  

The nation's top intelligence official has informed Congress that his office will no longer give in-person election security briefings on Capitol Hill, a move that raised concern among lawmakers Saturday about the public's right to know about foreign interference in the upcoming presidential election. US President Donald Trump said National Intelligence Director John Ratcliffe made the decision because the administration …

Director Of National Intelligence Cancels Verbal Election Security Briefings
4 years, 3 months ago

Director Of National Intelligence Cancels Verbal Election Security Briefings

NPR  

Director Of National Intelligence Cancels Verbal Election Security Briefings Enlarge this image toggle caption Bloomberg via Getty Images Bloomberg via Getty Images Updated at 8:25 p.m. ET The Office of the Director of National Intelligence has informed Senate and House intelligence committees that it will no longer brief Congress in person on foreign efforts to interfere in the November election. …

Only verified intelligence? A look at presidents’ briefings
4 years, 5 months ago

Only verified intelligence? A look at presidents’ briefings

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The White House says President Donald Trump was never briefed on intelligence that Russia had put a bounty on U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan because there wasn’t corroborating evidence. “There’s no mathematical formula” for deciding what gets briefed to the president, said David Priess, a former CIA intelligence briefer and author of “The President’s Book of Secrets: The Untold …

Donald Trump has a fresh Russia problem: Unread intelligence and a missing strategy
4 years, 5 months ago

Donald Trump has a fresh Russia problem: Unread intelligence and a missing strategy

Firstpost  

US lawmakers on Tuesday emerged from closed briefings to challenge why Donald Trump and his advisors failed to recognise the seriousness of the intelligence assessment. The intelligence finding that Russia was most likely paying a bounty for the lives of US soldiers in Afghanistan has evoked a strange silence from President Donald Trump and his top national security officials on …

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