Jack Matlock: Musings II … The “Intelligence Community,” “Russian Interference,” and Due Diligence

Musings II … The “Intelligence Community,” “Russian Interference,” and Due Diligence Key Points: 1. DIA and INR excluded. 2. Analysts (and conclusions) hand-picked. 3. No evidence. Best Quote: “Prominent American journalists and politicians seized upon this shabby, politically motivated, report as proof of “Russian interference” in the U.S. election without even the pretense of due …

Steven Aftergood: Pentagon Audit Underway, “There Will Be Unpleasant Surprises”

PENTAGON AUDIT: “THERE WILL BE UNPLEASANT SURPRISES” For the first time in its history, the Department of Defense is now undergoing a financial audit. The audit, announced last December, is itself a major undertaking that is expected to cost $367 million and to involve some 1200 auditors. The results are to be reported in November …