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June 25, 2025executive ordernational securityintelligence oversightseparation of powersnational securityseparation of powerscongressional oversight

Trump cuts Congress off from intelligence after Iran strike leaks

President Trump ordered a halt to routine intelligence briefings for congressional members on June 25, 2025, after classified information about the US strike on Iranian nuclear facilities appeared in press reports. Trump said the briefings would resume only after the leakers were identified and prosecuted. The cutoff affected all members except the Gang of Eight leadership, raising constitutional questions about Congress's oversight authority over intelligence operations.