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Gabbard Revokes Biden-Era Assessments on Mysterious Ailments

Earlier reviews had cast doubt on the idea that a foreign adversary was behind Havana syndrome, a range of symptoms that American spies and diplomats reported.

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Actions taken by Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, opened up the possibility that the Trump administration would take a new look at whether Russia or another power could be behind Havana syndrome
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Trump Picks Jay Clayton for Director of National Intelligence After Backlash Over Bill Pulte

The president said he would nominate Jay Clayton, the U.S. attorney in Manhattan and the former chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, for the permanent role.

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President Trump’s pick to be the director of national intelligence, Jay Clayton, took over as the U.S. attorney for Manhattan in April 2025.
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Top Pentagon Official Worked Closely With C.I.A. Officer Later Found With Gold Bars

David Rush, the C.I.A. employee, worked on a highly classified China spying program with Stephen A. Feinberg, the Pentagon’s second-ranking official.

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Stephen A. Feinberg in February 2025, during his confirmation hearing to be deputy defense secretary.
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