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investigative·Mar 28, 2026

Congressional Democrats Demand Public Hearing on Iran Conflict

**Key Facts:** Democrats on the House Armed Services Committee are demanding an immediate public hearing on the U.S. conflict with Iran under President Trump's administration. The demand comes in a letter led by Ranking Member Adam Smith and signed by all Democratic committee members.

investigative·Mar 28, 2026

INTEL ROUNDUP: CIA-KHAMENEI BACK-CHANNEL, CHINA TARGETS U.S. SKATER, NSA VACANCY LOOMS

**Key developments in this week's intelligence world:** **CIA-Khamenei Contact** The CIA maintains back-channel communications with Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei through intermediaries, sources tell SpyTalk. Purpose unclear—likely related to de-escalation amid U.S.-Iran tensions.

investigative·Mar 28, 2026

Gabbard, Ratcliffe Face Sharp Grilling Over Iran War Justification

**CIA Director Tulsi Gabbard and Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe stumbled through Senate Intelligence Committee questioning Wednesday over the Trump administration's shifting explanations for military action against Iran.