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David DiMolfetta

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@NextgovFCW cybersecurity + intelligence reporter. Tips: [email protected] Signal: @ djd.99 BSKY: @ddimolfetta.bsky.social

Washington, DC Katılım Haziran 2013
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David DiMolfetta@ddimolfetta·
Two years ago today I joined the @NextgovFCW team at GovExec. I'm proud of the terrific work we've produced for our readers, and I'm excited to keep it going. Thanks for sticking with me. As always, send tips and scoops to ddimolfetta@govexec.com or my Signal @ djd.99
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“U.S. intelligence agencies may now face legal hurdles in directly targeting and collecting personal data on Valencia González because of his place of birth.” wsj.com/world/americas…
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Gabbard said it’s “not the intelligence community’s responsibility to determine what is and is not an imminent threat” and that the president has authority to make such conclusions. nextgov.com/defense/2026/0…
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Ossoff pushes back: "You're evading a question because to provide a candid response to the committee would contradict a statement from the White House"
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Sen. Ossoff gets at crux of issue w/ DNI Gabbard: He asks if there was an "imminent nuclear threat" posed by Iran, per WH statement. Gabbard responds: "It is not the intelligence community's responsibility to determine what is and is not an imminent threat."
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CIA's Ratcliffe tells Sen. Rounds that Iran is "incapable of enriching uranium to 60%" because of Operation Midnight Hammer last year. Whether Iran's nuclear capabilities were "obliterated" has been a major flashpoint in lead-up to recent Iran war: nextgov.com/defense/2025/0…

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Ratcliffe to Sen. Reed: Iran is "requesting intelligence assistance from Russia, from China and from other adversaries of the United States" but declines to mention in public session if they actually are. Adds: "I know the answer, and happy to discuss that" in classified setting.
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David DiMolfetta@ddimolfetta·
CIA's Ratcliffe tells Sen. Rounds that Iran is "incapable of enriching uranium to 60%" because of Operation Midnight Hammer last year. Whether Iran's nuclear capabilities were "obliterated" has been a major flashpoint in lead-up to recent Iran war: nextgov.com/defense/2025/0…
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Gabbard defers to DOD and says any support Iran is receiving is not inhibiting U.S. operations.
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Gabbard, asked by Sen. King about Russia sharing intelligence with Iran, says any discussion on that would be better in the follow-up closed session typically held after the public intelligence hearing.
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Just now -- CIA Director Ratcliffe tells Sen. Cornyn he disagrees with Joe Kent's resignation letter yesterday saying that Iran didn't pose an imminent threat to the U.S. -- says "intelligence reflects the contrary." nextgov.com/people/2026/03…
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In the 2026 report, one mention of "influence operations" is tied to Russia.
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The 2026 Annual Threat Assessment does not mention any foreign adversaries having interest in US election matters. Historically, past WTA reports have said Russia and other major nation-states view US elections as opportunities for malign influence: intelligence.senate.gov/wp-content/upl…
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Natalie Alms@AlmsNatalie·
My colleague @EricM_Katz and I went through all 23 hours of DOGE depositions that've been going viral. Within them, we found a clearer picture of DOGE's disjointed reporting structure, its chaotic processes + the zealous pressure campaign it unleashed on agencies.
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Chairman of Senate Intelligence Committee ->
Tom Cotton@SenTomCotton

Joe Kent and his family have sacrificed greatly for our nation, and I thank him for his service. But I disagree with his misguided assessment. Iran’s vast missile arsenal and support for terrorism posed a grave and growing threat to America. Indeed, the ayatollahs have maimed and killed thousands of Americans. President Trump recognized this threat and made the right call to eliminate it.

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He instead wants to use the “ability of our private sector … to inform and share information so that the [U.S. government] can respond” defensively or in a more agile way.
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National Cyber Director Cairncross said he doesn't intend for private sector to fully engage in offensive cyber ops on behalf of US government. “I’m not talking about private sector, industry or companies engaged in a cyber offensive campaign.” -> nextgov.com/cybersecurity/…
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Carten Cordell@wccordell·
The layoff wheel has finally landed on me, and my time at GovExec has come to an end. Thank you to Heather Kuldell-Ware, @Frank_Konkel and @TBallardBrown for the opportunity. Best wishes to my GE colleagues. The work you do is important and it was a pleasure sharing it with you.
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Gabbard, who Joe Kent reported to, is expected to testify with other top NatSec officials before the Senate Intelligence Committee tomorrow. In the past, she has campaigned against U.S. overseas intervention. nextgov.com/people/2026/03…
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