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Questions over Biden's health spill over into handling of his intelligence duties

US President Joe Biden at a press conference to mark the 75th anniversary of the NATO summit.
US President Joe Biden at a press conference to mark the 75th anniversary of the NATO summit. © Jim Lo Scalzo/EPA/MaxPPP

The presentation of the President's Daily Brief, a key moment in the head of state's daily routine which forms the basis of his style and relationship with the intelligence community, has crystallised doubts about Joe Biden running for a second term.

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France
Paris Olympic Games hamper progress of finance ministry's tax intelligence unit

Thomas Cazenave, French minister delegate for public accounts, at the National Assembly on 3 June 2024.
Thomas Cazenave, French minister delegate for public accounts, at the National Assembly on 3 June 2024. © Xose Bouzas/Hans Lucas via Reuters Connect

Obstacles are piling up for the National Directorate of Customs Intelligence and Investigation's tax intelligence unit. Investigations into the clearance of its agents have been delayed by the Paris Games, while the intelligence-gathering techniques watchdog appears altogether sceptical.

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