Operations & Intelligence Failures — 2026-03-20
Comey Subpoenaed in 'Grand Conspiracy' Case Targeting Obama-Era IC Officials
Federal prosecutors in Miami subpoenaed former FBI Director Comey regarding his role in drafting the January 2017 Intelligence Community Assessment on Russian election interference. The probe, overseen by Judge
Analysis
The 03-19 IC brief tracked Ratcliffe's CIA Tradecraft Review, which concluded the 2017 ICA's inclusion of the Steele Dossier 'ran counter to fundamental tradecraft principles.' The Comey subpoena operationalizes that finding -- converting an internal quality review into a criminal investigation framework.
The 03-19 IC brief tracked Ratcliffe's CIA Tradecraft Review, which concluded the 2017 ICA's inclusion of the Steele Dossier 'ran counter to fundamental tradecraft principles.' The Comey subpoena operationalizes that finding -- converting an internal quality review into a criminal investigation framework.