1. United States
2. Md.
3. Letter

Demand Release of Iran Threat Intelligence and Investigation of White House Obstruction I am writing to demand immediate action regarding the Trump White House's blocking of a critical terror threat bulletin prepared by the FBI, Department of Homeland Security, and the National Counterterrorism Center. This five-page joint intelligence statement was scheduled for release to state and local law enforcement on Friday but was placed on hold by top Trump officials after DHS broke protocol by providing advance notice to the White House. The blocked bulletin details elevated threats by the Iranian government to US military and government personnel, Jewish and Israeli institutions, Iranian dissidents, and anti-regime activists in the United States. It also warns that radicalized individuals may use the Iran conflict as justification for violence. The document provides specific details on how Iranian proxies may carry out attacks and explains how local law enforcement can respond. This obstruction is particularly alarming given recent events. One week ago, Trump launched Operation Epic Fury against Iran, killing senior leadership including Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Six American troops have already been killed and more than a dozen injured in Iranian drone attacks. Days after the war began, a gunman who had expressed support for the Iranian regime online opened fire at an Austin, Texas bar, killing three people and wounding 15 others. A senior DHS official revealed that the White House has now mandated that any unclassified information concerning Iran must receive White House review before dissemination, done against FBI leadership's wishes. The official expressed concern about a chilling effect on keeping law enforcement informed, suggesting the White House does not want information released showing their Iran actions are raising the threat level at home. State and local law enforcement need this intelligence immediately to protect American lives. I urge you to investigate this obstruction, demand the bulletin's immediate release, and pursue accountability for anyone who has endangered public safety by politicizing intelligence communications. The safety of your constituents depends on law enforcement having access to timely, fact-based threat information.