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Daily Mail
22-06-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Inside the ferocious power struggle to control Trump's daily intelligence briefing as he tiptoed toward Iran decision
A high-stakes power struggle sprang up inside the U.S. intelligence community as Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard moved to wrest control of President Donald Trump 's daily intelligence briefing from the CIA, the Daily Mail has learned. With the Iran and Israel war in full swing, the Russia-Ukraine war still churning and Chinese military forces training at an accelerated pace, whoever controls the distribution of the nation's most classified intelligence has the upper hand in shaping the decision-making process in whether to wage war. Last month, Gabbard ruffled feathers by threatening the CIA's influence after reasserting the ODNI's authority over the president's daily briefing (PDB), a role long dominated by the CIA. 'She's trying to move, physically move and take control of the President's daily brief,' one senior intelligence official told the Daily Mail. Despite the intelligence director taking over responsibility for the PDB in 2004, the CIA maintained the internal systems capable of creating the intelligence reports, which often contain much of the agency's classified information distilled into digestible memos. But Gabbard's attempt to shift production and delivery of the PDB from CIA headquarters in Langley to her own office has rattled the traditional power structure. 'Obviously, that controls what the president sees,' the source said. 'So she's, I would say, probably caused a lot of ripples within the CIA, especially within the DA, the Director of Analysis, by saying, "Hey, I'm going to take the PDB physically from Langley and move it down the street to the ODNI,"' the source said. Ratcliffe, the CIA director, is not necessarily thought to be grappling for the president's attention, the official confirmed. But others at Langley have been miffed by the recent move. 'Of course, the CIA is unhappy because they want to keep control of the product,' one ODNI official told the Daily Mail. 'Their phrase at the CIA is 'Whoever controls the information the President sees, controls the President.'' 'By housing the PDB staff under the ODNI, the production process aligns more closely with the ODNI's mission to integrate foreign, military, and domestic intelligence,' the official continued. 'This will yield a more cohesive and holistic intelligence product that reflects contributions from all IC agencies, reducing the risk of CIA dominance in the PDB's content.' The CIA did not return the Daily Mail's request for comment. 'There are a lot of folks at the agency, in particular, the Directorate of Analysis, they're used to being the final say,' the senior intelligence official shared. 'They're not used to someone saying, "Hey, I'm gonna ask you some questions about this."' Presidents have received regular morning briefings - comprised of intelligence on the most pressing national security issues - since Lyndon Johnson in the 1960s. Compiling intelligence reports has traditionally fallen to the CIA, specifically its Directorate for Analysis. Though in 2004 the Intelligence Reform Act created the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), which then began overseeing the PDB. The ODNI has publicly confirmed last month that some functions located at the CIA will now be moved to the ODNI, including the staff who oversee the PDB. Gabbard is responsible for overseeing all 18 federal intelligence agencies, including the CIA, though its Director John Ratcliffe is also a Cabinet member, creating a natural tension between the two agencies and its staff. While the war in Iran and Israel moves into its second week without any indication of a ceasefire, sources familiar with the DNI have shared that Gabbard is in nearly constant contact with the president on intelligence matters. 'She's been in every meeting,' a White House official told the Daily Mail. The official added Gabbard has been spotted at the White House nearly every day since the start of the conflict. CIA Director Ratcliffe has also reportedly been one of the key figures advising Trump on the war while suggesting the DNI has taken a back seat. Reports of internal jockeying within the administration come just as the president is at what is perhaps the most tenuous point of his second term. 'I think those are coming from people who either like drama for the sake of drama, or they're trying to give the CIA more power,' the official shared. 'I think people are trying to play the palace intrigue game,' he added. 'It's a power play.'
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Granite Selected for Tahoe Cedars Water Reconstruction Project
WATSONVILLE, Calif., June 12, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Granite (NYSE:GVA) has been selected by the Tahoe City Public Utility District (TCPUD) for the approximately $3 million preconstruction portion of the Tahoe Cedars Water Reconstruction Project under a Progressive Design-Build (PDB) contract. DOWL, LLC has been named the Designer-of-Record. Located in Tahoma, California, along the west shore of Lake Tahoe, this project represents Granite's first PDB contract in the state, marking a significant milestone for the company. "Our team is honored to be awarded the Tahoe Cedars PDB project and excited to deliver the first PDB project for Granite in California. We look forward to working with TCPUD and DOWL to deliver a project that significantly enhances the water infrastructure for the Tahoe Cedars community while demonstrating the effectiveness of the collaborative PDB process," said Chris Burke, Granite Vice President of Regional Operations. The Tahoe Cedars project is a critical endeavor aimed at upgrading the aging water infrastructure that was originally constructed in the 1940s. Located in the Tahoe Cedars area, key components of the project include: Replacing 15 miles of undersized and failing water mains Relocating 632 water service lines from backyards to the street Installing 97 new fire hydrants for enhanced fire protection Adding over 1,000 residential water meters Preconstruction activities commenced this Spring and are expected to run through early 2026, and the anticipated construction value of the contract is $60 million. The construction portion of the project is expected to begin in May 2026 and continue through 2029. About Granite Granite is America's Infrastructure Company™. Incorporated since 1922, Granite (NYSE:GVA) is one of the largest diversified construction and construction materials companies in the United States as well as a full-suite civil construction provider. Granite's Code of Conduct and strong Core Values guide the Company and its employees to uphold the highest ethical standards. Granite is an industry leader in safety and an award-winning firm in quality and sustainability. For more information, visit the Granite website, and connect with Granite on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, and Instagram. View source version on Contacts Granite Contacts Media Erin Kuhlman 831-768-4111Investors Wenjun Xu - 831-761-7861
Business Wire
12-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Granite Selected for Tahoe Cedars Water Reconstruction Project
WATSONVILLE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Granite (NYSE:GVA) has been selected by the Tahoe City Public Utility District (TCPUD) for the approximately $3 million preconstruction portion of the Tahoe Cedars Water Reconstruction Project under a Progressive Design-Build (PDB) contract. DOWL, LLC has been named the Designer-of-Record. Located in Tahoma, California, along the west shore of Lake Tahoe, this project represents Granite's first PDB contract in the state, marking a significant milestone for the company. "Our team is honored to be awarded the Tahoe Cedars PDB project and excited to deliver the first PDB project for Granite in California. We look forward to working with TCPUD and DOWL to deliver a project that significantly enhances the water infrastructure for the Tahoe Cedars community while demonstrating the effectiveness of the collaborative PDB process,' said Chris Burke, Granite Vice President of Regional Operations. The Tahoe Cedars project is a critical endeavor aimed at upgrading the aging water infrastructure that was originally constructed in the 1940s. Located in the Tahoe Cedars area, key components of the project include: Replacing 15 miles of undersized and failing water mains Relocating 632 water service lines from backyards to the street Installing 97 new fire hydrants for enhanced fire protection Adding over 1,000 residential water meters Preconstruction activities commenced this Spring and are expected to run through early 2026, and the anticipated construction value of the contract is $60 million. The construction portion of the project is expected to begin in May 2026 and continue through 2029. About Granite Granite is America's Infrastructure Company™. Incorporated since 1922, Granite (NYSE:GVA) is one of the largest diversified construction and construction materials companies in the United States as well as a full-suite civil construction provider. Granite's Code of Conduct and strong Core Values guide the Company and its employees to uphold the highest ethical standards. Granite is an industry leader in safety and an award-winning firm in quality and sustainability. For more information, visit the Granite website, and connect with Granite on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, and Instagram.
Int'l Business Times
04-06-2025
- Business
- Int'l Business Times
Trump Has Taken Fewer Briefings Than Biden and Obama. Now Officials Are Turning to Fox News for Inspiration: Report
President Donald Trump has received significantly fewer intelligence briefings than his predecessors, and now officials are considering remaking the President's Daily Brief (PDB) to resemble a Fox News broadcast in an effort to capture his attention. The PDB is a classified intelligence document designed to keep the commander-in-chief informed on pressing global and national security issues. Traditionally a written and sometimes graphical document, the PDB has been tailored in past instances to presidents' personal preferences. Trump has reportedly taken the PDB just 14 times since returning to office, according to NBC News. That's far fewer than the 55 briefings he received during a similar period in his first term, or the 90 and 63 briefings taken by Presidents Joe Biden and Barack Obama, respectively. Tulsi Gabbard, director of national intelligence, is now leading an effort to overhaul how the PDB is delivered. According to five sources familiar with the internal deliberations, Gabbard and her team have discussed presenting the daily intelligence update in video form, styled like a Fox News segment. Some proposals have included hiring a producer from the network and using animated graphics—such as maps showing exploding bombs—to capture Trump's attention. Other tweaks under discussion include focusing more on topics Trump cares about, such as trade and the economy, while downplaying coverage of the war in Ukraine. Despite a spokesperson dismissing NBC's report as "laughable" and "fake news," sources inside the intelligence community say the changes reflect broader efforts by Gabbard to reform the PDB and build trust with a distrusting president. Gabbard is reportedly planning to relocate the PDB's production from CIA headquarters in Langley to her own office in McLean to consolidate oversight. As the reforms unfold, intelligence officials and congressional overseers remain divided over whether the changes are innovative or dangerously partisan. Originally published on Latin Times Donald trump Joe biden Barack obama
Newsweek
04-06-2025
- Business
- Newsweek
Donald Trump is Taking Daily Briefings Less than Once a Week
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. President Donald Trump is taking daily briefings on intelligence matters less than once a week, according to his public schedule. He has looked at the routine rundown known as the President's Daily Brief (PDB) less often than in his first term, said NBC News. This is also less frequently than his recent predecessors, the outlet reported, though his predecessors also did not take daily briefings. A White House spokesperson recently told POLITICO that Trump was "constantly apprised" of briefings and "regularly in touch with his national security team." Why It Matters The PDB is a daily document that briefs the president and members of the cabinet with classified intelligence issues pertaining to national security. President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference with Elon Musk in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, May 30, 2025, in Washington. President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference with Elon Musk in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, May 30, 2025, in Washington. AP Photo/Evan Vucci The briefings come as the U.S. is engaged with multiple international issues, from trying to broker peace deals in Gaza and Ukraine to navigating potential threats from China and Russia. It follows reporting in Trump's first administration that indicated Trump preferred graphics in intelligence briefings. What To Know NBC reported that, in their first year in office, former President Joe Biden received 90 PDBs. Trump received 55 in his first administration and former president Barack Obama received 63. Under this analysis, none of the three former presidents took daily briefings. On May 9, POLITICO reported that Trump had, up to that point, sat for 12 PDBs since January. CNN, citing anonymous sources, reported in April that the Trump administration has restricted the number of people who have access to the report to avoid potential leaks to the press. Also in February, Trump revoked Biden's access to daily briefings, in retaliation for Biden doing the same to Trump in 2021. Traditionally, former presidents continue to receive intelligence briefings even after leaving office. What People Are Saying William F. Hall, an adjunct professor of political science and business at Webster University in St. Louis, told Newsweek: "The quality, comprehensiveness and most of all, truthfulness, of the information provided by the presidential briefings, in whatever specific type or structure of communication format or frequency of schedule employed, is of far more importance than either frequency of briefings or specific type of format of presentation utilized." Democratic Senator Mark Warner, who sits on the Senate Intelligence Committee told POLITICO: "It's sadly clear that President Trump doesn't value the expertise of and dangerous work performed by our intelligence professionals each and every day, and unfortunately, it leaves the American people increasingly vulnerable to threats we ought to see coming." Davis Ingle, a White House spokesperson told POLITICO: "The president is constantly apprised of classified briefings and is regularly in touch with his national security team. The entire intelligence community actively informs President Trump in real time about critical national security developments." National Security Council spokesperson Brian Hughes told POLITICO: "President Trump has multiple high-level, national security briefings every day. While the scope can range from a comprehensive presentation of global intelligence, to meeting with senior national security officials on an issue of immediate importance, the daily engagement of President Trump is prolific." What Happens Next The frequency with which Trump takes briefings as his presidency continues may change.
