Press Releases 2023

DNI Haines Congratulates Lt. Gen. Timothy D. Haugh On His Confirmation To Lead the National Security Agency and U.S. Cyber Command

2023-12-22T14:01:16-05:00

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Director of National Intelligence Avril D. Haines today issued the following statement:

“On behalf of the Intelligence Community (IC), I want to congratulate Lieutenant General Timothy D. Haugh, U.S. Air Force, on his confirmation as the Commander of U.S. Cyber Command, Director of the National Security Agency (NSA), and Chief of the Central Security Service. Lt. Gen. Haugh brings to this position extraordinary knowledge and experience, having served in a variety of leadership positions focused on intelligence and cyber, including as the Deputy Commander of U.S. Cyber Command. He also has a tremendous reputation as a man of integrity and a manager who cares about his workforce. I am grateful to him for taking on this critically important leadership role in our Intelligence Community and very much look forward to working with him in his new position.

DNI Haines Statement on the Confirmation of The Honorable Christopher C. Fonzone as Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legal Counsel

2023-12-19T18:00:00-05:00

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Director of National Intelligence Avril D. Haines today issued the following statement:

“Congratulations to The Honorable Christopher C. Fonzone on his confirmation as the Assistant Attorney General in charge of the Department of Justice’s Office of Legal Counsel. Chris is a brilliant legal scholar and, even more importantly, a wonderful human being. His confirmation is well deserved, albeit bittersweet for those of us in the Intelligence Community because it means he no longer will serve as ODNI's General Counsel. As we wish Chris all the best in his new leadership role at DOJ, we thank him for his sage advice, calm demeanor, and commitment to the rule of law. His service as ODNI General Counsel will have a lasting impact and is all the more noteworthy given the authorities entrusted to the IC. We have depended on Chris time and time again for timely, practical, and sound counsel on some of the toughest questions facing the country and I am incredibly heartened to know that his exceptional judgment will now be relied upon by the Attorney General in this incredibly important position.

ODNI Releases Intelligence Community Assessment of Foreign Threats to the 2022 U.S. Elections

2023-12-18T17:21:01-05:00

WASHINGTON, D.C. — ODNI Releases Intelligence Community Assessment of Foreign Threats to the 2022 U.S. Elections

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) today released the declassified Intelligence Community Assessment of Foreign Threats to the 2022 U.S. Elections. Coordinated across the Intelligence Community (IC), the assessment addresses the intentions and efforts of foreign actors to influence or interfere with the 2022 U.S. elections. Within 45 days of the 2022 U.S. elections, ODNI completed and distributed the classified version of this report pursuant to Executive Order 13848.

DNI Haines Statement on the Confirmation of Harry Coker, Jr., as National Cyber Director

2023-12-13T12:01:54-05:00

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Director of National Intelligence Avril D. Haines today issued the following statement:

“On behalf of the entire Intelligence Community (IC), I wish to congratulate Harry Coker, Jr., on his confirmation as our nation's second National Cyber Director — we are very lucky to have him in this role. Harry is a great leader and a distinguished IC alumnus, having served in senior roles at the Central Intelligence Agency and National Security Agency. His confirmation comes at a critical time as cyber is woven into so many aspects of our national security, and his expertise, coupled with his stellar reputation for collaboration and problem-solving, are just what we need. Congratulations, Harry!"

DNI Haines Statement on the Confirmation of Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Kruse to Lead the Defense Intelligence Agency

2023-12-06T17:41:54-05:00

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Director of National Intelligence Avril D. Haines today issued the following statement:

“Congratulations to Lieutenant General Jeffrey Kruse, United States Air Force, on his confirmation as the 23rd Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)! Backed by extensive experience and an extraordinary commitment to ethics in defense of country, the Intelligence Community is very fortunate to have him lead our Defense Intelligence enterprise amidst the increasingly complex threat environment we face today. Though I will sorely miss Jeff’s sage advice as my Advisor for Military Affairs, it will be wonderful to work with him in his new role, as he leads the truly exceptional DIA workforce.

DNI Releases Appropriated Budget Figure for 2023 National Intelligence Program

2023-10-30T10:18:01-04:00

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congress appropriated an aggregate amount of $71.7 billion to the National Intelligence Program (NIP) for Fiscal Year 2023. This includes supplemental funding.

DNI Haines Statement on the Passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein

2023-09-29T10:18:01-04:00

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Director of National Intelligence Avril D. Haines today issued the following statement:

DNI Haines Statement on Senate Confirmation of Mike Casey as Director, National Counterintelligence and Security Center

2023-09-13T10:18:01-04:00

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Director of National Intelligence Avril D. Haines today issued the following statement:

DNI Haines Statement on President Biden's Intent to Nominate ODNI General Counsel Christopher C. Fonzone for Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legal Counsel

2023-09-06T10:18:01-04:00

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Director of National Intelligence Avril D. Haines today issued the following statement: