Topic: Intelligence Branch

James Comey announced the creation of a new Intelligence Branch within the FBI, moving the intelligence directorate out from under the National Security Branch. This move is interpreted as a significant power grab, potentially positioning the FBI as a direct competitor to the NSA and DHS. The shift allows the FBI to integrate intelligence more deeply into criminal and cyber investigations.

Senator Dianne Feinstein defends CIA Director David Petraeus against reports in the Los Angeles Times claiming he is inaccessible to Congress. Feinstein accuses the executive branch of leaking classified information and compromising intelligence assets, signaling an internal war between the White House and the CIA.