By John Q. Hosedrinker 
Following a leak of the early assessment of U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, the White House plans to limit intelligence sharing with Congress, specifically through the CAPNET system. This decision, which is likely to draw criticism from Democrats, comes ahead of a classified briefing for Senate members on Thursday regarding the strikes. Republicans, like Speaker Mike Johnson, are also expressing outrage over the leak, with suspicions directed towards Congress. The administration is defending the military’s actions and claiming significant damage to Iran’s nuclear program, while also downplaying the significance of the leaked assessment.
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White House to limit intelligence sharing with Congress after leak of early Iran report – well, here we go again. It seems we’re watching a familiar playbook unfold, and it’s a real head-scratcher, to be honest. The administration, after initially restricting briefings to only certain members of Congress, now seems to be pointing the finger at the very people they excluded as the source of the leak. This feels like a classic case of projecting, doesn’t it? They’re essentially accusing others of what they themselves seem to be guilty of.
The whole situation raises some fundamental questions about the checks and balances of our government. The Executive branch trying to “limit intelligence sharing” with the Legislature? That’s not how it’s supposed to work. We have co-equal branches here, folks. And the idea of intelligence agents taking sides or selectively sharing information based on political affiliation? That goes against their oath and their duty to serve the country, not a particular faction. It’s about keeping the narrative controlled, the message curated, and the truth… well, obscured.
It really does make you wonder what they are hiding, doesn’t it? It seems like they are desperately trying to control the flow of information, perhaps because the truth doesn’t align with their preferred narrative. The need to control the narrative suggests that this administration is struggling to maintain its image. It’s a move right out of the authoritarian playbook, a calculated attempt to suppress dissent and consolidate power by any means necessary. And the irony here is thick enough to cut with a knife – they are supposedly concerned about leaks, yet some of the very people closest to the situation have a long history of sharing classified information.
The real problem is that this whole situation is a distraction. It’s a smoke screen designed to shift blame, to prevent accountability, and to further restrict access to information. They are essentially trying to pull the wool over the eyes of the public, hoping that we won’t see through the charade. And if the media fails to call this out for what it is, then it becomes complicit in the deception.
Then the timing of it all. The leak supposedly came from Congress, but the report itself was leaked a couple of days before the briefing was supposed to happen. They had to have known this from the start. This suggests a concerted effort to manipulate the situation, to frame their political opponents, and to maintain control over the flow of information. It’s a blatant disregard for transparency and accountability, and it’s deeply concerning.
This whole scenario screams desperation. They are caught, and they’re scrambling to cover their tracks. They’re not just trying to control the narrative; they’re actively trying to rewrite it. It’s a classic case of “blame the other side” to deflect from the reality of their own actions. And you can tell how serious it is because they are trying to restrict it.
Furthermore, the impact on our allies. If the U.S. stops sharing intelligence with Congress, what message does that send to allies like the Five Eyes? It suggests that the U.S. is either unwilling or unable to maintain the necessary levels of trust and cooperation. It undermines our credibility on the world stage and isolates us further.
It is a bit unbelievable that they are going to limit intelligence sharing when it is doubtful that there is much to share. This whole thing feels more like a distraction than anything else. It has to make you wonder. What exactly is the administration trying to hide? What damage assessment is being performed, and what will the administration do with the results?
Let’s be honest, the leak wasn’t from Congress. They are looking to control the narrative and shift blame. They are essentially trying to make it seem like their failures are someone else’s fault. It’s a classic move, and unfortunately, it’s one that we’ve seen before. It’s the kind of move that erodes trust in our institutions, undermines the rule of law, and ultimately damages the very fabric of our democracy. And that, my friends, is a tragedy.