The House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence oversees U.S. intelligence entities such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and regularly receives classified briefings on matters of national security.
November 19, 2025
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Describes the oversight responsibilities and briefing practices of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.
Abigail Spanberger served in the Central Intelligence Agency before running for Congress in 2018.
November 04, 2025
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Biographical detail linking prior professional service to a subsequent congressional campaign.
The President of the United States has the authority to federalize and deploy state National Guard troops for federal missions.
October 17, 2025
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Federal activation of state National Guard units places them under federal control for national missions.
A 2025 Gallup nationwide poll found that Americans' approval ratings for six major federal agencies—FEMA, the CIA, the CDC, the FDA, the EPA and the IRS—declined compared to 2024 and were at or near their lowest levels in Gallup records dating back to 2003.
September 16, 2025
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Comparison of 2025 agency approval ratings to 2024 and to Gallup's historical record since 2003.
Abigail Spanberger previously served as an undercover officer for the Central Intelligence Agency, and Mikie Sherrill previously served as a pilot in the U.S. Navy.
January 01, 2024
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biographical
Both individuals held careers in national security-related roles prior to their congressional service.
The January 2017 U.S. intelligence community assessment, including the Central Intelligence Agency, assessed that Russia attempted to influence the 2016 U.S. presidential election and had developed a clear preference for Donald Trump.
January 06, 2017
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Public assessment by U.S. intelligence agencies about foreign interference and preference in the 2016 election.
John O. Brennan served as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency from 2013 to 2017 during the administration of President Barack Obama.
January 01, 2013
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Background on a senior intelligence official and his tenure.
Abigail Spanberger previously served as a Central Intelligence Agency operations officer before entering politics.
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biographical
Biographical background of Abigail Spanberger prior to her political career.
Abigail Spanberger is a former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) officer.
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biographical
Background information about a political candidate's prior career.
Interagency working groups are organizational mechanisms that bring together officials from multiple federal agencies (for example, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, the Department of Justice, the FBI, and the CIA) to share information, coordinate actions, and implement joint activities.
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Describes the general purpose and composition of interagency working groups used in federal government coordination.