Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe notified Congress that the intelligence community will be scaling back in-person congressional briefings on election security and replacing them with written updates ahead of November.
The top intelligence official argued this process will better protect the unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information, a statement that appears to be a nod toward Congress leaking information.
According to letters addressed to top House and Senate lawmakers with a Friday time stamp, Ratcliffe defended the changes and emphasized that the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) intends to continue supporting Congress with its oversight efforts. Continue reading.