In all the hoopla about the Joe Wilson “Out My Wife Please!” no-story, the on-going Grand Jury investigation into the leaking of the NSA story is continuing. When we last tuned in on July 25th, Russell Tice – a disgruntled ex-NSA staffer was subpoenaed to appear before the GJ, but balked when he found out just how rigorous the DOJ is perusing the leakers.

So what has been going on in the meantime? According to sources the initial focus of the GJ is towards the media involvement, with special emphasis on who in our Government, specifically within the IC, or (as many believe via their sources) from the Senate Intelligence Committee via a staffer, is leaking classified information.

While because of his subpoenaed many are thinking that Tice is the target, but I’m told he is a “part player”, and not the focus – that a “wider net is being cast”.

While the lid is tight on the goings on within the GJ, many who are close to it believe that two key figures in the NSA will be approached for testimony in the coming weeks, specifically James Risen and Eric Lichtblau, among others.

In light of this it’s no wonder that the NY Times, along with the Washington Post(Dana Priest’s employer), both come out both (dishonestly) and strongly against the Wilson/Plame story now. As we know from the Plame Game, and specifically the Judy Miller showdown with Fitzgerald, reporters are on dangerous legal ground when it comes to answering demands to devulge sources. I see both attempting to position themselves, they know what is coming.

There are many in the IC and DOJ who would love to personally see Risen, Lichblau, and especially Dana Priest take a perp walk, and indeed would love to perform the “Cuff and Stuff” personally. Although they all have moles working in the same areas who are all too glad to run interference for them.

All on their side are hoping to delay things long enough for the November elections as they see Democrats gaining control in Washington thus more sympathy for their actions. We’ll see, but if I were them, I’d get my briefs in order.

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