CIA shares new employee names through unclassified email in response to Trump White House request

[essentialsaltes]

The nature of the communication risks compromising the identifies of the agents — sparking immediate condemnation by intelligence leaders.

“I am very concerned that the CIA shared identifying details about its officers on an unclassified system. Those details are secret for a reason — because protecting the identities of CIA employees is critical to their safety and mission, a mission that helps keep Americans safe every day,” said Rep. Jim Himes (Conn.), the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee.

“From what I have learned, the CIA should not have transmitted these names in this fashion, nor should the White House have insisted on such a clearly irresponsible approach, one that could genuinely put people in danger. I am also deeply concerned by the backdrop of this request, which appears to be an interest in firing provisional employees en masse.”

[Although only first name and last initial were shared, some had 'distinctive' first names.]

According to The New York Times, some of the CIA’s newest agents were hired to focus on China, making their identities a top target of the Chinese Communist Party.

 

[Laodicean60]

Whoever sent this must have violated security protocol.

 

[HarleyER]

The nature of the communication risks compromising the identifies of the agents — sparking immediate condemnation by intelligence leaders.

“I am very concerned that the CIA shared identifying details about its officers on an unclassified system. Those details are secret for a reason — because protecting the identities of CIA employees is critical to their safety and mission, a mission that helps keep Americans safe every day,” said Rep. Jim Himes (Conn.), the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee.

“From what I have learned, the CIA should not have transmitted these names in this fashion, nor should the White House have insisted on such a clearly irresponsible approach, one that could genuinely put people in danger. I am also deeply concerned by the backdrop of this request, which appears to be an interest in firing provisional employees en masse.”

[Although only first name and last initial were shared, some had 'distinctive' first names.]

According to The New York Times, some of the CIA’s newest agents were hired to focus on China, making their identities a top target of the Chinese Communist Party.

Were you very concerned when Hillary Clinton used her personal email account to send classified information?

Frankly, I don't believe a word out of the Democrats in Congress mouths these days who just wish to scream, rant, and rave about someone simply doing an audit to see where all our tax dollars is going.

 

[wing2000]

Handing CIA employee identities to our foes on a silver plater.

 

[Aryeh Jay]

Handing CIA employee identities to our foes on a silver plater.

Have you ever watched a movie with CIA people in it? They totally destroy the bad guys with their trade craft, disguises, and secret gadgets. They will be fine.

 

[NxNW]

Were you very concerned when Hillary Clinton used her personal email account to send classified information?

Never happened.

Frankly, I don't believe a word out of the Democrats in Congress mouths these days who just wish to scream, rant, and rave about someone simply doing an audit to see where all our tax dollars is going.

There is no such audit.

 

[Always in His Presence]

Good thing they brought in John Ratcliff 11 days ago - I expect some serious changes.

 

[NxNW]

Meanwhile, the FBI is selling fake detox supplements.

 

[DaisyDay]

Were you very concerned when Hillary Clinton used her personal email account to send classified information?

She didn't. Look up the actual facts.

Frankly, I don't believe a word out of the Democrats in Congress mouths these days who just wish to scream, rant, and rave about someone simply doing an audit to see where all our tax dollars is going.

I think audits can be done (by whom since the IGs were let go illegally?) without disclosing sensitive info.

 

[DaisyDay]

Meanwhile, the FBI is selling fake detox supplements.
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Kash has also declared that he will not divest from Shein.

 

[HarleyER]

Never happened.

There is no such audit.

Typical response.

 

[HarleyER]

She didn't. Look up the actual facts.

I think audits can be done (by whom since the IGs were let go illegally?) without disclosing sensitive info.

She didn't. Look up the actual facts.

Where? From Politico? Over 7,000 newspapers recieved substantial money from the Democrat USAID. Would you REALLY trust any of these sources to give you accurate information?

I think audits can be done (by whom since the IGs were let go illegally?) without disclosing sensitive info.

There has been no disclosing of "sensitive" information. They are only looking at where the money is being spent. Don't you think the American people have a right to know where their tax dollars are ACTUALLY going? (e.g. 7,000 news outlets that support the Democrats) Don't YOU want to know where $6 TRILLION dollars is going and for what?

And, btw, the President and the head of each agency are responsible for ensuring proper disclosure of information. The heads of the agencies also have a right to allow outside entities to examine/audit this information from time to time for various purposes. It happened all the time when I was in government in a number of agencies that I worked for. So what you are really hearing is another misdirection of the Democrats.

 

[Pommer]

Where? From Politico? Over 7,000 newspapers recieved substantial money from the Democrat USAID.

Think of these as “publisher subsides”. Also the USAID is a Federal agency and therefore not an arm of any political party.

Would you REALLY trust any of these sources to give you accurate information?

Any news source that tailors it content to its audience is suspect, yes.

There has been no disclosing of "sensitive" information. They are only looking at where the money is being spent. Don't you think the American people have a right to know where their tax dollars are ACTUALLY going? (e.g. 7,000 news outlets that support the Democrats) Don't YOU want to know where $6 TRILLION dollars is going and for what?

DOGE is redundant, we already do extensive auditing of government spending.

And, btw, the President and the head of each agency are responsible for ensuring proper disclosure of information. The heads of the agencies also have a right to allow outside entities to examine/audit this information from time to time for various purposes. It happened all the time when I was in government in a number of agencies that I worked for. So what you are really hearing is another misdirection of the Democrats.

This already happens. Just because it’s news to some, it doesn’t follow that no-one knows where the money goeth!

 

[HarleyER]

Think of these as “publisher subsides”. Also the USAID is a Federal agency and therefore not an arm of any political party.



Any news source that tailors it content to its audience is suspect, yes.



DOGE is redundant, we already do extensive auditing of government spending.


This already happens. Just because it’s news to some, it doesn’t follow that no-one knows where the money goeth!

 

[HarleyER]

Think of these as “publisher subsides”. Also the USAID is a Federal agency and therefore not an arm of any political party.



Any news source that tailors it content to its audience is suspect, yes.



DOGE is redundant, we already do extensive auditing of government spending.


This already happens. Just because it’s news to some, it doesn’t follow that no-one knows where the money goeth!

Think of these as “publisher subsides”. Also the USAID is a Federal agency and therefore not an arm of any political party.

USAID was subsidizing NGO (Non-Government Organizations). These NGO in turn would donate money back to the Democrats. USAID in turn would donate MORE money to the NGO. As far as "publisher subsides", NASA along was subscribing $8 million to Political for 32 premium subscriptions (this is besides the amount USAID was giving). I'm not exactly sure what NASA needs with 32 subscriptures and at $14,000 per subscription, I think it would be beneficial if someone would see if this was the normal rate charged for people with these subscriptures. If not, then we should get a refund.

DOGE is redundant, we already do extensive auditing of government spending.

DOGE is not redundant. The government does not do a very good job of auditing as can be testified by the $800+ Billions that are unaccounted for in the DOD. They haven't passed an audit inspection in the last eight years. So please don't try to tell me they do extensive auditing. If they do, then we need to get our money back.

As for DOGE, why not let them do the audits? What will they turn up? The Democrats sure seem to be nervous. Like spending $125 Billion dollars on DEI initiatives while the people of North Caroline can't get hurricane relief?

 

[Pommer]

USAID was subsidizing NGO (Non-Government Organizations). These NGO in turn would donate money back to the Democrats. USAID in turn would donate MORE money to the NGO. As far as "publisher subsides", NASA along was subscribing $8 million to Political for 32 premium subscriptions (this is besides the amount USAID was giving). I'm not exactly sure what NASA needs with 32 subscriptures and at $14,000 per subscription, I think it would be beneficial if someone would see if this was the normal rate charged for people with these subscriptures. If not, then we should get a refund.


DOGE is not redundant. The government does not do a very good job of auditing as can be testified by the $800+ Billions that are unaccounted for in the DOD. They haven't passed an audit inspection in the last eight years. So please don't try to tell me they do extensive auditing. If they do, then we need to get our money back.

As for DOGE, why not let them do the audits? What will they turn up? The Democrats sure seem to be nervous. Like spending $125 Billion dollars on DEI initiatives while the people of North Caroline can't get hurricane relief?

Lotsa accusations, zero links.
Enjoy your day.

 

[HarleyER]

Lotsa accusations, zero links.
Enjoy your day.

Simple question. Would you like an independent audit of where the government is spending your tax dollars?

Yes or no.

 

[rambot]

DOGE is not redundant.

You can say that but you then give proof that it is redudant by sharing the results of audits.

The government does not do a very good job of auditing as can be testified by the $800+ Billions that are unaccounted for in the DOD. They haven't passed an audit inspection in the last eight years. So please don't try to tell me they do extensive auditing. If they do, then we need to get our money back.

So.....they don't do extensive auditing but they haven't passed an audit?

The left has actually been complaining very, very, very loudly about the lack of oversight and accountability in the DOD for a long time. I'm not sure why you think this is a "left v right" issue.

As for DOGE, why not let them do the audits? What will they turn up?

The Democrats sure seem to be nervous. Like spending $125 Billion dollars on DEI initiatives while the people of North Caroline can't get hurricane relief?

Ooo! That looks like imagination! Are you equating helping people a DEI initiative?

Pretty sure the hurricane relief tended to get withheld by republicans actually.

 

[rambot]

Simple question. Would you like an independent audit of where the government is spending your tax dollars?

Yes or no.

Not if the auditor does not understand the function and working of government, no.

Just like how I wouldn't necessarily want a podiatrist to be the doctor who helps me with my heart condition.

 

[DaisyDay]

Where? From Politico? Over 7,000 newspapers recieved substantial money from the Democrat USAID. Would you REALLY trust any of these sources to give you accurate information?

Yes, I would particularly in casual conversation. However, there is such a thing known as "original source" - in this case, you should read Comey's actual report.

Democrat USAID is a red herring.

There has been no disclosing of "sensitive" information.

For goodness sakes! Read the OP and dispute the facts therein.

They are only looking at where the money is being spent.

They don't need the Treasury Dept servers for that.

Don't you think the American people have a right to know where their tax dollars are ACTUALLY going? (e.g. 7,000 news outlets that support the Democrats) Don't YOU want to know where $6 TRILLION dollars is going and for what?

That is nonsensical propaganda. Musk and his teenage Avengers are not doing reporting and they certainly don't need write access if they were.

And, btw, the President and the head of each agency are responsible for ensuring proper disclosure of information. The heads of the agencies also have a right to allow outside entities to examine/audit this information from time to time for various purposes. It happened all the time when I was in government in a number of agencies that I worked for. So what you are really hearing is another misdirection of the Democrats.

I don't think so. Each department is supposed to have an Inspector General to oversee; Trump illegally fired dozens.