White House Halts Federal Security Alert Release Over Iran Conflict Threat

Odaily News The White House has temporarily halted the release of a federal security bulletin warning that the Iran conflict could pose a heightened threat to the U.S. homeland. The bulletin, jointly drafted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC), was originally scheduled for distribution to state and local law enforcement agencies. An official from the Trump administration stated that the White House requested a pause on the bulletin's release for further review of its accuracy. The official claimed the document, drafted by the DHS Office of Intelligence and Analysis, "was not deep enough, not good enough" and needed reassessment. The White House stated that it is standard procedure for the White House to review intelligence bulletins from various departments before their release, with the aim of ensuring that information disseminated externally is accurate, up-to-date, and fully verified. (CCTV News)