director of national intelligence United States government official Ask the Chatbot a Question Ask the Chatbot a Question Written by Adam Volle Adam Volle is a freelance writer and editor based in Atlanta, Georgia. Adam Volle Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Nov 22, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot a Question director of national intelligence (DNI), head of the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC), a collection of 18 military and civilian intelligence agencies. With the support of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), the DNI runs the National Intelligence Program, serves in the president’s cabinet, and acts as the government’s principal adviser on all intelligence matters regarding national security. The DNI is appointed by the president with the advice and consent of the Senate. The position of director of national intelligence came into existence with the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004, which amends the National Security ...(100 of 1112 words)

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