U.S. Spy Chief Bans Employees From Talking to Journalists

By: Ken Dilianian | Los Angeles Times

WASHINGTON — A new policy bars employees of U.S. spy agencies from providing reporters with "intelligence information," even if it is unclassified, without first getting official permission.

Employees who violate the directive, which was issued on March 20 by James Clapper, the director of national intelligence, face disciplinary action or firing.