# Senate Intelligence Committee on The No Agenda Show Senate Intelligence Committee comes up in 34 chapters across 26 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from September 2013 to February 2025. - **Chapters:** 34 - **Episodes:** 26 - **Discussed:** September 2013 – February 2025 - **Related topics:** [Cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [Dianne Feinstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dianne-feinstein.md), [James Comey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-comey.md), [Mark Warner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-warner.md), [Richard Burr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/richard-burr.md), [Facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [Marco Rubio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marco-rubio.md), [Twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), [Child Pornography](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/child-pornography.md), [Congressional Oversight](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congressional-oversight.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 34 ### Senate Intelligence Committee Concerns Over DOGE Data Access - **Episode:** [1738: Swasticars](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1738-swasticars.md) - **Published:** 2025-02-13 - **Time:** 1:05:23–1:07:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1738-swasticars/chapter/senate-intelligence-committee-concerns-over-doge-data-access.md Senator Mark Warner and other members of the Senate Intelligence Committee have raised security concerns regarding DOGE staff access to sensitive government systems. Warner warned that "DOGE Bros"—young tech professionals without government vetting—could inadvertently compromise federal agents or payment systems. Labor unions have already filed lawsuits following reports of unauthorized modifications to government databases. Keywords: [mark warner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-warner.md), [doge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/doge.md), [data security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-security.md), [senate intelligence committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate-intelligence-committee.md), [federal employees](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-employees.md) ### Microsoft as Intelligence Agency, 2024 Election Interference - **Episode:** [1608: Woke Up Dead](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1608-woke-up-dead.md) - **Published:** 2023-11-16 - **Time:** 1:39:29–1:44:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1608-woke-up-dead/chapter/microsoft-as-intelligence-agency-2024-election-interference.md Senator Mark Warner, head of the Senate Intelligence Committee, referenced a Microsoft report claiming that Russia, Iran, and China will interfere in the 2024 U.S. presidential election. The discussion highlighted Microsoft's evolving role as a de facto intelligence agency due to its access to global user data and zero-day exploits. Critics question why a private software corporation is now issuing official-sounding national security warnings alongside government agencies. Keywords: [microsoft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft.md), [mark warner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-warner.md), [senate intelligence committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate-intelligence-committee.md), [2024 election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2024-election.md), [cyber security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cyber-security.md) ### Senate Intelligence Committee Reports on Russian Social Media Influence - **Episode:** [1096: Algorithmic Amplification](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1096-algorithmic-amplification.md) - **Published:** 2018-12-22 - **Time:** 2:23–9:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1096-algorithmic-amplification/chapter/senate-intelligence-committee-reports-on-russian-social-media-influence.md The Senate Intelligence Committee released two reports detailing Russian interference in the 2016 election via the Internet Research Agency. NPR reports that these findings suggest Russian trolls specifically targeted African-American communities to suppress voter turnout. The data indicates that Instagram saw higher engagement for fake Russian content than Facebook, though the hosts question the validity of "engagement" metrics. Keywords: [senate intelligence committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate-intelligence-committee.md), [internet research agency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-research-agency.md), [russian trolls](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russian-trolls.md), [instagram](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/instagram.md), [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [voter suppression](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voter-suppression.md), [african-american voters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/african-american-voters.md) ### Jack Dorsey and Sheryl Sandberg on the Definition of Social Media - **Episode:** [1066: Hunger Stones](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1066-hunger-stones.md) - **Published:** 2018-09-06 - **Time:** 49:29–54:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1066-hunger-stones/chapter/jack-dorsey-and-sheryl-sandberg-on-the-definition-of-social-media.md Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee regarding foreign influence. While Google declined to send a top executive, Dorsey and Sandberg offered differing views on their platforms. Sandberg focused on Facebook's role in "giving people a voice" and celebrating birthdays, while Dorsey described Twitter as a "digital public square" with inherent risks. Keywords: [jack dorsey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jack-dorsey.md), [sheryl sandberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sheryl-sandberg.md), [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [senate intelligence committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate-intelligence-committee.md) ### Senate Intelligence Committee Leak, Journalist Wiretapping - **Episode:** [1041: Hairy Mary](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1041-hairy-mary.md) - **Published:** 2018-06-11 - **Time:** 2:01:38–2:05:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1041-hairy-mary/chapter/senate-intelligence-committee-leak-journalist-wiretapping.md A Senate Intelligence Committee aide was arrested for lying to the FBI about his relationship with a journalist to whom he allegedly leaked classified information. The DOJ's seizure of the journalist's phone and email records has sparked a debate about the wiretapping of reporters. The case highlights the "loosey-goosey" nature of surveillance laws regarding whistleblowers and the press. Keywords: [senate intelligence committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate-intelligence-committee.md), [leaks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/leaks.md), james wolfe, ali watkins, [wiretapping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wiretapping.md), [doj](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/doj.md) ### Senate Intelligence Committee Hearing on Russian Social Media Ads - **Episode:** [978: House of Trolls](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/978-house-of-trolls.md) - **Published:** 2017-11-05 - **Time:** 54:18–59:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/978-house-of-trolls/chapter/senate-intelligence-committee-hearing-on-russian-social-media-ads.md Chief counsels from Facebook, Twitter, and Google testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee regarding Russian interference in the 2016 election. The hearing revealed that Russian actors spent approximately $46,000 on Facebook ads before the election, compared to $81 million spent by the Clinton and Trump campaigns combined. Lawmakers questioned how such a relatively small expenditure could have a significant impact on the voting population. Keywords: [senate intelligence committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate-intelligence-committee.md), [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [russian ads](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russian-ads.md) ### Senate Intelligence Committee Update, Russia Investigation - **Episode:** [971: MADCOM](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/971-madcom.md) - **Published:** 2017-10-08 - **Time:** 1:32:59–1:36:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/971-madcom/chapter/senate-intelligence-committee-update-russia-investigation.md Senators Richard Burr and Mark Warner provided an update on the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election. While they found no evidence of collusion yet, they focused heavily on the role of social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter in spreading divisive political advertisements. Keywords: [richard burr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/richard-burr.md), [mark warner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-warner.md), [senate intelligence committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate-intelligence-committee.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [facebook ads](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook-ads.md) ### Facebook Ad Secrecy, Senate Document Policy - **Episode:** [971: MADCOM](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/971-madcom.md) - **Published:** 2017-10-08 - **Time:** 1:39:50–1:42:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/971-madcom/chapter/facebook-ad-secrecy-senate-document-policy.md The Senate Intelligence Committee declined to release the 3,000 Russia-linked ads provided by Facebook, citing a policy against releasing witness documents. Senator Richard Burr stated that the social media companies are free to release the ads themselves if they choose. Keywords: [senate intelligence committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate-intelligence-committee.md), [facebook ads](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook-ads.md), [transparency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transparency.md), public hearings, [documents](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/documents.md) ### Compelled Testimony, Google and Twitter Hearings - **Episode:** [971: MADCOM](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/971-madcom.md) - **Published:** 2017-10-08 - **Time:** 1:44:39–1:46:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/971-madcom/chapter/compelled-testimony-google-and-twitter-hearings.md The Senate Intelligence Committee has invited executives from Google, Twitter, and Facebook to testify in open hearings. Senator Richard Burr warned that while he can invite witnesses, he also has the power to compel their appearance through subpoenas if they do not cooperate voluntarily. Keywords: [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), [subpoenas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/subpoenas.md), [senate intelligence committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate-intelligence-committee.md), [oversight](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oversight.md) ### Facebook Russian Ad Disclosure, Mark Zuckerberg Statement - **Episode:** [967: dotard](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/967-dotard.md) - **Published:** 2017-09-24 - **Time:** 26:20–32:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/967-dotard/chapter/facebook-russian-ad-disclosure-mark-zuckerberg-statement.md Mark Zuckerberg announced that Facebook will turn over 3,000 Russian-linked political ads to Congress following an internal investigation into 2016 election interference. The company plans to implement new transparency standards for political advertising to disclose ad buyers and targeting data. Keywords: [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [mark zuckerberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-zuckerberg.md), [russian meddling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russian-meddling.md), [senate intelligence committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate-intelligence-committee.md), [political ads](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-ads.md) ### Senate Intelligence Committee Hearing on Russian Hacking - **Episode:** [940: Dealio](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/940-dealio.md) - **Published:** 2017-06-22 - **Time:** 1:45:15–1:49:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/940-dealio/chapter/senate-intelligence-committee-hearing-on-russian-hacking.md DHS and FBI officials testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee regarding Russian attempts to target election systems in 21 states. While officials confirm that no vote tallies were altered, the scope of the "probing" is described as staggering. The hosts criticize CBS News for framing the hearing as a "Trump hit piece" by linking it to the Access Hollywood tape. Keywords: [russian hacking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russian-hacking.md), 21 states, [voter registration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voter-registration.md), [dhs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dhs.md), [senate intelligence committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate-intelligence-committee.md), [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md) ### Kamala Harris Interrogates Jeff Sessions - **Episode:** [938: Humalgo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/938-humalgo.md) - **Published:** 2017-06-15 - **Time:** 41:57–48:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/938-humalgo/chapter/kamala-harris-interrogates-jeff-sessions.md Senator Kamala Harris grills Attorney General Jeff Sessions regarding his memory of meetings with Russian officials during the 2016 campaign. Sessions defends his lack of detailed notes, citing the "extraordinary nature" of a fast-moving political campaign. The hosts characterize the exchange as "lawyer bantering" and a waste of time. Keywords: [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [jeff sessions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeff-sessions.md), [senate intelligence committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate-intelligence-committee.md), [russian ambassador](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russian-ambassador.md), campaign notes ### James Comey Senate Testimony, Media Rorschach Test - **Episode:** [937: Stump the Algo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/937-stump-the-algo.md) - **Published:** 2017-06-11 - **Time:** 15:25–20:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/937-stump-the-algo/chapter/james-comey-senate-testimony-media-rorschach-test.md Former FBI Director James Comey's testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee is described as a Rorschach test where viewers saw what they wanted to see. While some viewed it as evidence of obstruction of justice by Donald Trump, others saw it as total vindication for the President. The reporting by RT and mainstream outlets is contrasted to show the divergence in narrative. Keywords: [james comey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-comey.md), [senate intelligence committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate-intelligence-committee.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [rt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rt.md), [media bias](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-bias.md) ### Senate Intelligence Committee Hearings on Fake News and Bots - **Episode:** [917: Judas Goat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/917-judas-goat.md) - **Published:** 2017-04-02 - **Time:** 11:35–16:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/917-judas-goat/chapter/senate-intelligence-committee-hearings-on-fake-news-and-bots.md Former FBI agent Clinton Watts testifies before the Senate regarding the impact of Russian bots and manufactured information on social media. A proposal is discussed to create an "Information Consumer Reports" agency to rate news outlets with nutrition-style labels to combat sensationalism. Keywords: clinton watts, [senate intelligence committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate-intelligence-committee.md), [fake news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fake-news.md), [bots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bots.md), information consumer reports, [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md) ### Marco Rubio Claims Russian IP Addresses Targeted Campaign Team - **Episode:** [917: Judas Goat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/917-judas-goat.md) - **Published:** 2017-04-02 - **Time:** 16:24–18:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/917-judas-goat/chapter/marco-rubio-claims-russian-ip-addresses-targeted-campaign-team.md Senator Marco Rubio reports to the Senate Intelligence Committee that former members of his presidential campaign team were targeted by Russian IP addresses. The activity is characterized by technical skeptics as routine port scanning rather than a sophisticated or targeted cyber attack. Keywords: [marco rubio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marco-rubio.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [ip addresses](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ip-addresses.md), [port scanning](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/port-scanning.md), [cyber security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cyber-security.md), [senate intelligence committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate-intelligence-committee.md) ### Michael Flynn Immunity Request and Legal Definitions - **Episode:** [917: Judas Goat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/917-judas-goat.md) - **Published:** 2017-04-02 - **Time:** 39:12–42:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/917-judas-goat/chapter/michael-flynn-immunity-request-and-legal-definitions.md The media coverage of Michael Flynn's immunity request is analyzed, distinguishing between "transactional immunity" and "use immunity." While news outlets suggest immunity implies guilt, the discussion notes that use immunity is a common procedural step for congressional testimony. Keywords: [michael flynn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-flynn.md), [immunity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immunity.md), transactional immunity, use immunity, [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [senate intelligence committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate-intelligence-committee.md) ### Senate Intelligence Committee, Russian Election Meddling - **Episode:** [916: Personfriend](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/916-personfriend.md) - **Published:** 2017-03-30 - **Time:** 2:21:34–2:27:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/916-personfriend/chapter/senate-intelligence-committee-russian-election-meddling.md Senators Richard Burr and Mark Warner held a joint press conference to discuss the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election. They alleged that Russia paid over 1,000 "hackers" to create fake news stories targeting Hillary Clinton. The hosts question the lack of evidence and the shifting narrative from "hacking servers" to "creating fake news." Keywords: [senate intelligence committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate-intelligence-committee.md), [richard burr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/richard-burr.md), [mark warner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-warner.md), [hackers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hackers.md), [fake news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fake-news.md) ### James Comey, Intelligence Committee Briefing, and Dianne Feinstein - **Episode:** [912: Bully Box](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/912-bully-box.md) - **Published:** 2017-03-16 - **Time:** 31:21–37:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/912-bully-box/chapter/james-comey-intelligence-committee-briefing-and-dianne-feinstein.md FBI Director James Comey provided a classified briefing to the Senate Intelligence Committee regarding Russian hacking and surveillance allegations. Senator Dianne Feinstein emerged from the briefing refusing to answer questions, citing the sensitive nature of the material. The discussion touches on Feinstein's history with the CIA spying on her committee during the torture report investigation. Keywords: [james comey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-comey.md), [dianne feinstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dianne-feinstein.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [senate intelligence committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate-intelligence-committee.md), [russia investigation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia-investigation.md) ### Senate Intelligence Committee, Russia Cyber Attack Briefing - **Episode:** [905: Burn the Man Bun](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/905-burn-the-man-bun.md) - **Published:** 2017-02-19 - **Time:** 28:41–30:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/905-burn-the-man-bun/chapter/senate-intelligence-committee-russia-cyber-attack-briefing.md FBI Director James Comey briefed the Senate Intelligence Committee on the investigation into Russian cyber attacks against Democratic Party officials. The narrative has shifted from a specific hack of John Podesta’s email to a broader claim of systemic attacks intended to undermine Hillary Clinton. Keywords: [senate intelligence committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate-intelligence-committee.md), [james comey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-comey.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [dnc hack](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dnc-hack.md), [john podesta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-podesta.md) ### Senate Intelligence Committee Hearing, Russian Interference Claims - **Episode:** [894: Ash for Cash](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/894-ash-for-cash.md) - **Published:** 2017-01-12 - **Time:** 41:58–47:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/894-ash-for-cash/chapter/senate-intelligence-committee-hearing-russian-interference-claims.md During a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing, Senator Mark Warner and intelligence officials discussed Russian "active measures," including the alleged planting of false information and child pornography on dissidents' computers. 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