Information security

Out-of-Control Leakers Damage America’s National Security

Leaks have plagued President Donald Trump’s administration and dogged the agenda of the White House, but now, unauthorized disclosures are straining the national security relationship with America’s strongest ally.

U.S. intelligence sources leaked information on Monday night’s deadly Manchester Arena suicide bombing and the attacker to media outlets.

“If we start to punish [leakers], other people will get the message.”

The leaks triggered a strong reaction: Britain suspended information-sharing between the United States and its intelligence agencies, though the suspension lasted just one day and the normal information-sharing resumed on Thursday.