House Democrats to investigate Trump’s handling of US spy agencies

Democrats in the US House of Representatives are preparing investigations into President Donald Trump's alleged politicization and gutting of US spy agencies, according to Jim Himes, who will become chairman of the House Intelligence Committee in January. Himes told Reuters that investigations will focus partly on alleged retaliatory dismissals and declining morale in the intelligence community due to pressure.

Former Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and CIA Director John Ratcliffe are among those accused of reducing their agency's workforce, resulting in the firings of intelligence analysts and officers. Himes stated that the committee will also investigate the administration's relationships with defense and intelligence contractors and US covert efforts overseas.