Two intelligence-coordination centers would shrink or be closed under a reorganization plan that some observers say will hinder the U.S. ability to counter spies and terrorists.
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence is considering either closing or greatly reducing the National Counterintelligence and Security Center and the National Counterterrorism Center, according to two current officials, several former senior intelligence officials, and others with direct knowledge. It’s the latest move in a broad restructuring of the U.S. intelligence community.
Certain elements of that restructuring , which spans ODNI, CISA, the FBI, NSA , CIA , and other agencies, are already harming information sharing with partner intelligence agencies around the world, multiple sources to