Intelligence officials acknowledge the sensitivity of the military strike information.

Under questioning from senators, the C.I.A. chief and the director of national intelligence pointed to the defense secretary to determine what was appropriate to share.

Trump Signs Executive Order Targeting New Law Firm, Jenner & Block

An executive order underscored the extent to which the president, who faced four indictments after he left office, aims to exact a price from anyone associated with past investigations of him.