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Spy Chief Tries to Restore Order After Upheaval at Intelligence Office
Workers had been turning the office of the official who oversees the president's daily intelligence briefing into a private dining room before the new director stopped it, along with a firing range.
At a glance
- First reported by The New York Times: “Spy Chief Tries to Restore Order After Upheaval at Intelligence Office”, with reporting from Yahoo News (citing The New York Times) and The Hill.
- Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 3:08 AM ET on Finally, Some Good News, by Brock Thunderson and Gloria Vance.
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- The New York TimesSpy Chief Tries to Restore Order After Upheaval at Intelligence Office
- Yahoo News (citing The New York Times)Spy Chief Clayton Halts Dining Room, Firing Range October 27, 2026 · facts used on air
- The HillActing DNI Bill Pulte completes more layoffs ahead of Jay Clayton confirmation vote October 28, 2026 · facts used on air
What BBN said about it

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorWorkers at the Virginia headquarters of the Director of National Intelligence had been converting the office of the official who oversees the president's daily briefing into a private dining room.

Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistA dining room. Where the threats get briefed. I'm sorry, I need a second, because that's a rescue story and I'm getting emotional.

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe New York Times reports that new director Jay Clayton halted it, along with a firing range, after officials concluded neither could be justified on cost.

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorIt is unclear who approved the range.

Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistNobody knows who approved it?

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorAn inquiry would be appropriate.

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorMeanwhile, the staff was cut by thirty percent in the final hours before his confirmation, according to The Hill. The dining room would have had no wait.

Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistI'm naming a cloud after you for that, Gloria. Cumulonimbus Vance. Very stern, bit of a rumble.
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