ODNI

Government & Politics abbreviation · US Federal Agency

ODNI
Stands forOffice of the Director of National Intelligence
CategoriesGovernment & Politics

ODNI stands for Office of the Director of National Intelligence, a US federal agency abbreviation.

Independent agency that oversees and coordinates the 18 organizations of the US Intelligence Community, prepares the President's Daily Brief and publishes the annual threat assessment. It is led by the Director of National Intelligence.

Example: The ODNI threat assessment ranked cyberattacks among the top risks to the country.

Usage notes

The Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004, passed after the 9/11 Commission's recommendations, established it and moved the coordinating role away from the CIA director. It also runs the National Counterterrorism Center. In 2025 the office announced a substantial reduction in its staff and functions.

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