Watch Live: Biden addresses intelligence community in first visit as president
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Washington — President Biden will address members of the U.S. intelligence community during a visit on Tuesday to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, where he will also receive an update on the community's work and thank its workforce for their efforts, the White House said. What: President Biden addresses the intelligence community for the first time as president Date: July 27, 2021 Time: 2:20 p.m. ET Location: McLean, Virginia Online stream: Live on CBSN in the player above and on your mobile or streaming device.
As part of his visit, Mr. Biden will tour the National Counterterrorism Center Watch Floor and "underscore the importance of intelligence collection and analysis that is free from political interference or pressure," a senior administration official told CBS News. Mr. Biden is expected to strike a tone markedly different than the one used by his predecessor, former President Donald Trump, whose relationship with the intelligence community appeared irrevocably strained from the beginning of his presidency.Washington — Former Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz is meeting with senators on Capitol Hill on Wednesday as he seeks to shore up support for his nomination for attorney general amid calls for the House Ethics Committee to release a report on allegations he engaged in sexual misconduct and illicit drug use.