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Firings now underway at Office of Director of National Intelligence, source says
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
By Kristen Holmes, CNN
(CNN) — The large-scale cuts that President Donald Trump’s acting director of national intelligence had been considering imposing at his own office started on Monday, a source familiar with the matter told CNN.
“The deep state firings have begun,” the source said, decli...
Key takeaway “The deep state firings have begun,” the source said, decli...
Why this matters in The El Paso
The firings at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence have significant implications for El Paso , given the city's proximity to the US-Mexico border and its role in national security efforts. The National Counterterrorism Center and the National Counterintelligence and Security Center, which are expected to be hit hard by the cuts, play critical roles in monitoring and preventing threats to the country. El Paso's unique location makes it a key area for counterterrorism and counterintelligence operations, and any reduction in workforce could potentially impact the city's safety and security. Furthermore, the city's economy is also closely tied to the defense and intelligence industries, and large-scale cuts could have a ripple effect on local businesses and jobs. As the situation unfolds, it will be crucial to watch how these cuts affect El Paso's national security landscape and the potential consequences for the local community.
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Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
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What is this story about? By Kristen Holmes, CNN
(CNN) — The large-scale cuts that President Donald Trump’s acting director of national intelligence had been considering imposing at his own office started on Monday, a source familiar with the matter told CNN.
“The deep state firings have begun,” the source said, decli...
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