United States — Central Intelligence Agency & Jim Himes

United States — Central Intelligence Agency: The United States — Central Intelligence Agency is one of the U.S. spy agencies that utilizes Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act for collecting intelligence, and its director, John Ratcliffe, has been involved in lobbying for its renewal.

Jim Himes: Jim Himes, a U.S. Representative and top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, has proposed requiring a court order for the United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation to access search results involving Americans under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.

United States — Central Intelligence Agency: The United States — Central Intelligence Agency's assessment of the limited damage to Iranian nuclear sites directly contradicted Donald Trump's claims, leading to the firing of its head, Jeffrey A. Kruse, and raising concerns about the politicization of intelligence.

Jim Himes: Jim Himes, the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, called for an explanation for Jeffrey A. Kruse's firing, suggesting it might be a politically motivated decision.

United States — Central Intelligence Agency: The United States — Central Intelligence Agency was involved in a drone strike at a docking area used by Venezuelan drug cartels, part of the broader pressure campaign against Nicolás Maduro.

Jim Himes: Jim Himes, a Democratic representative, raised concerns about the legality of the United States' actions in Venezuela without congressional approval.

United States — Central Intelligence Agency: The United States — Central Intelligence Agency reported that Iran could develop a militarily viable intercontinental ballistic missile by 2035, providing a justification for the U.S. strikes.

Jim Himes: Jim Himes, a U.S. lawmaker, expressed concern that the United States is entering a 'war of choice' with Iran, questioning the strategic endgame and historical lessons.

United States — Central Intelligence Agency: The United States — Central Intelligence Agency was involved in a drone strike on Venezuelan soil as part of the U.S. campaign against drug cartels, preceding the capture of Nicolás Maduro.

Jim Himes: Jim Himes, a U.S. Representative, questioned the legal justification for the U.S. strike on Venezuela without congressional approval and demanded a briefing from the administration.

United States — Central Intelligence Agency: Former United States — Central Intelligence Agency Director John Brennan was subpoenaed as part of a probe related to Russian election interference, mentioned in the context of Tulsi Gabbard's broader efforts.

Jim Himes: Jim Himes, a Democratic Representative, criticized Tulsi Gabbard's criminal referral, defending the 2019 whistleblower.