Gabbard: Refers Intel leaks to "deep state criminals"

Gabbard: Refers Intel leaks to "deep state criminals"

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has referred two intelligence community professionals to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for criminal prosecution, alleging they leaked classified information to the Washington Post and the New York Times. This move is part of Gabbard's broader effort to restore transparency and accountability within the intelligence community, according to Fox News Digital [1].

Gabbard, who was confirmed by the Senate in February 2025, established a new task force, the Director’s Initiative Group (DIG), to investigate weaponization, politicization, and unauthorized disclosures of classified intelligence. The task force aims to declassify information that serves a public interest and hold individuals accountable for their actions [1].

The DOJ will now begin formal investigations into the alleged leaks, with a third criminal referral on its way. Gabbard emphasized that leaking classified information poses a significant risk to national security and that those responsible will be held accountable. The move is seen as a warning to other intelligence community professionals considering similar actions [1].

Separately, Gabbard has revoked security clearances for several former employees involved in sexually explicit NSA chatrooms and is pursuing action against those who have made unauthorized leaks of classified information [1].

Intel's Q1 Earnings: Challenges and Restructuring

Intel is scheduled to report earnings on April 24, 2025, with investors closely watching for signs of CEO Lip-Bu Tan's turnaround efforts. The company is expected to post its fourth consecutive quarterly revenue decline, with a projected 3.4% drop for the quarter. Losses are anticipated to widen sharply to nearly USD 945 million, compared to USD 381 million a year earlier [2].

Intel's PC division is expected to see an 11% drop in revenue, while its data center business is projected to decline by 1%. The company has been ceding market share to AMD and NVIDIA in both personal computer and data center segments [2].

In response to these challenges, Intel is expected to unveil plans to cut over 20% of its workforce and restructure its leadership under CEO Lip-Bu Tan. Tan is reshaping Intel's leadership structure to streamline decision-making, with the data center, AI chip, and personal-computer chip divisions reporting directly to him [2].

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[1] https://www.yahoo.com/news/dni-gabbard-refers-intel-officials-205551154.html
[2] https://www.trendforce.com/news/2025/04/23/news-key-topics-to-watch-at-intels-q1-earnings-bigger-losses-major-layoffs-and-chip-strategy-in-tariff-storm/