Unconfirmed Chaos: Senate Rule Change Could Unleash Unchecked Intelligence Power
EFF and 20 other organizations, including the ACLU and Demand Progress, oppose a rule change in the Senate Intelligence Authorization Act that would remove Senate confirmation for CIA and ODNI general counsels. These secretive roles shape critical policies, making Senate vetting essential to prevent unchecked power in intelligence agencies.
Hot Take:
So, the CIA and ODNI want their general counsels to skip the Senate confirmation process? That’s like letting a fox guard the henhouse without a background check! Sounds like a thrilling plot twist from a spy movie, but it’s happening in real life. Can someone pass the popcorn? This is going to be an interesting show!
Key Points:
- EFF and 20 organizations oppose a Senate rule change impacting CIA and ODNI accountability.
- Proposed change eliminates Senate confirmation for general counsels of CIA and ODNI.
- Senate confirmation ensures accountability and vetting of candidates’ beliefs.
- General counsels wield significant influence over secretive, high-stakes national security decisions.
- EFF urges Congress to maintain Senate confirmation process for these positions.
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