The director of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) was dismissed Friday, weeks after the agency prepared a preliminary bomb-damage assessment — later leaked to the media — that indicated U.S. strikes on Iran had delayed the country’s nuclear program by only a few months.
Air Force Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Kruse, who had led the DIA since February 2024, “will no longer serve as DIA director,” a senior defense official told The Post.
Deputy Director Christine Bordine is now listed as acting director on the agency’s official website.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly fired Kruse over a “a loss of confidence” in the lieutenant general, two congressional officials told the New York Times.
The DIA’s classified, “low confidence” assessment of the June 21 airstrikes on Iran’s Fordow, Isfahan, and Natanz nuclear sites was leaked to CNN three days after U.S. B-2 stealth bombers and cruise missiles targeted the facilities.An official said the assessment was based on limited intelligence collected the day after the strike. The document reportedly concluded that Iran could restore elements of its nuclear program within one to two months and that its stockpile of enriched uranium had not been destroyed in the airstrikes.
The leak drew sharp anger from President Donald Trump and other senior administration officials. In a Truth Social post, Trump described the leak as “AN ATTEMPT TO DEMEAN ONE OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL MILITARY STRIKES IN HISTORY.” He added in all caps: “THE NUCLEAR SITES IN IRAN ARE COMPLETELY DESTROYED!”
Special envoy Steve Witkoff dismissed claims that the United States failed to achieve its military objectives in Iran, calling such suggestions “completely preposterous” during an interview on Fox News’ The Ingraham Angle.
He also condemned the leak of the DIA assessment, describing it as “outrageous” and “treasonous,” and urged an investigation to identify and hold accountable those responsible, the New York Post added.
Kruse’s dismissal marks the latest shake-up within the intelligence community under the Trump administration.
In April, former National Security Agency Director Timothy Haugh was removed from his post on the same day that at least three National Security Council staff members were also dismissed.
A Defense Department spokesman lashed out Wednesday at a Washington Post investigation into Secretary Pete Hegseth’s security detail, accusing the newspaper of endangering the Cabinet member and his family.
“WaPo intentionally published sensitive details of @SecDef’s security detail for him and his family – putting their safety at risk,” Joel Valdez, the acting deputy press secretary for the Department of Defense, said on X. “There should be severe punishment for what @TaraCopp, @DanLamothe, and @AlexHortonTX are doing.”
The Post story, headlined “Hegseth’s expansive security requirements tax Army protective unit,” was published Wednesday morning and was allegedly based on more than a dozen interviews. Reporters Tara Copp, Alex Horton, and Dan Lamothe detailed how Hegseth’s “unusually large” protective demands are straining the Army agency charged with safeguarding him, forcing agents to be pulled from criminal cases to cover his residences in Minnesota, Tennessee, and Washington, D.C.
“I’ve never seen this many security teams for one guy. Nobody has,” one Pentagon source said, according to the paper.
The story drew sharp criticism from Hegseth’s chief spokesperson, Sean Parnell, who said the report ignored the volatile threat environment.
“In the wake of two assassination attempts against President Trump, ICE agents facing a 1000% increase in assaults, and repeated threats of retaliation from Iran for striking their nuclear capabilities, it’s astonishing that the Washington Post is criticizing a high-ranking Cabinet official for receiving appropriate security protection, especially after doxxing the DHS Secretary last week,” Parnell said.
“Any action pertaining to the security of Secretary Hegseth and his family has been in response to the threat environment and at the full recommendation of the Army Criminal Investigation Division (CID),” he added.
Washington D.C. — In a fiery and unprecedented moment on Capitol Hill, former judge and Fox News commentator Jeanine Pirro took the floor and delivered what many are calling a political reckoning for former Speaker Nancy Pelosi. The usually composed hearing room erupted into chaos as Pirro unleashed a series of explosive allegations that left even veteran lawmakers speechless.
Eyewitnesses described the scene as “a storm in Congress.” Pirro, armed with documents and a piercing tone, laid out accusations ranging from financial misconduct to backdoor political deals that allegedly benefited Pelosi’s closest allies. “The American people have been kept in the dark for too long,” Pirro declared. “Today, the curtain falls. The truth will finally see daylight.”
As the accusations poured in, Pelosi struggled to maintain her composure. Sources inside the chamber say her staff rushed to contain the fallout while Democratic members exchanged nervous glances. Reporters scrambled for footage as murmurs of resignation and investigation spread like wildfire through the corridors of power. What began as a routine oversight session quickly transformed into one of the most dramatic confrontations in recent political memory.Pirro’s words echoed across social media within minutes. Hashtags like #PelosiExposed and #PirroStrikesBack began trending nationwide. Supporters hailed Pirro as a “voice of justice” while critics dismissed the spectacle as “political theater.” Regardless of opinion, one fact remained undeniable: Pelosi’s once-iron grip on Washington appeared to be slipping.
Behind the scenes, analysts say this moment could signal the beginning of a larger reckoning. “If even half of what Pirro presented holds weight,” one senior political strategist noted, “it could shake the foundation of the Democratic establishment.” Several Republican lawmakers have already called for a full inquiry, demanding transparency on every allegation raised.
By the end of the day, the hearing room had fallen silent — but the aftershocks were only beginning. Pelosi’s office issued a short, tense statement denying all claims and accusing Pirro of “peddling baseless conspiracy theories.” Yet the damage, many argue, was already done. Public confidence, once a source of strength for Pelosi, now faces its greatest test.
As night fell over Washington, headlines blazed across every platform: “Pelosi Exposed,” “The Fall of a Power Icon,” “Pirro’s Day of Reckoning.” For many Americans watching at home, it felt like the curtain had finally been pulled back on the hidden drama of Capitol Hill.
Whether this moment marks the end of Pelosi’s reign or merely another chapter in Washington’s endless wars remains to be seen — but one thing is certain: Jeanine Pirro’s words have changed the conversation forever.