Probes into ISIS intel manipulation expand, whistle-blower visits Hill
Investigations into the alleged manipulation of intelligence regarding the Islamic State and other terror groups have significantly expanded, with one whistle-blower meeting recently with congressional aides, Fox News has learned.
A congressional source confirmed that aides on the Senate intelligence and armed services committees have met with the whistle-blower.
At least five congressional committees -- including those two panels -- are now looking into the allegations. And Bloomberg reported Thursday that multiple inspectors general in the intelligence community have launched their own probes.
The widespread involvement marks a significant expansion for a probe initially handled only by the Defense Department inspector general. Bloomberg reported that the whistle-blower who met with aides will meet with top senators soon.
At their core, the allegations cover claims that Central Command figures manipulated analysts' intelligence to make the campaign against ISIS seem more successful.
It will be interesting to see how this shakes out...
Investigations into the alleged manipulation of intelligence regarding the Islamic State and other terror groups have significantly expanded, with one whistle-blower meeting recently with congressional aides, Fox News has learned.
A congressional source confirmed that aides on the Senate intelligence and armed services committees have met with the whistle-blower.
At least five congressional committees -- including those two panels -- are now looking into the allegations. And Bloomberg reported Thursday that multiple inspectors general in the intelligence community have launched their own probes.
The widespread involvement marks a significant expansion for a probe initially handled only by the Defense Department inspector general. Bloomberg reported that the whistle-blower who met with aides will meet with top senators soon.
At their core, the allegations cover claims that Central Command figures manipulated analysts' intelligence to make the campaign against ISIS seem more successful.
It will be interesting to see how this shakes out...
