The Federal Bureau of Investigation has launched a criminal investigation determining whether members of the Senate Intelligence Committee’s Democratic faction unlawfully disclosed classified intelligence regarding Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard.

This probe focuses on reports that classified overseas communications were shared with The New York Times, containing information linked to Gabbard’s 2017 trip to Syria. According to sources cited by Just the News, the documents in question were accessible to Senate Intelligence Committee Democrats prior to their appearance in a New York Times publication targeting Gabbard’s confirmation process.

The National Security Agency referred this matter to the FBI last summer following reports—including an earlier New York Times article—that quoted intelligence from intercepted communications involving two Hezbollah terrorist figures. The intercepts allegedly indicated that Gabbard had met with a “big guy” during her Syria visit, a claim she has consistently denied.

Sources indicate the NSA determined the leaked material accurately contained information from its own surveillance but confirmed Gabbard did not meet with Hezbollah leaders. The agency identified potential leakers among Democratic staff on the Senate Intelligence Committee who had access to the intercept before the New York Times report emerged.

A formal referral was submitted last summer, yet it reportedly did not reach the FBI director’s level of review for an extended period. Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Kash Patel only became aware of this referral weeks ago and subsequently initiated the criminal investigation.

The probe appears to be nearing resolution, with sources suggesting accountability measures or definitive conclusions may emerge within weeks.