Damed if they do, damed if they don't. IIRC wasn't it the 9/11 Commission complaining about the FBI not notifying the proper officials of a threat? I wouldn't want to be in their shoes in this POLITICAL SEASON. As if "The New York Times" should be complaining about anyone making a mistake or getting information wrong.
I am afraid, if I was in the FBI, that I would be tempted to contact TERRORISTS and point them in the direction of the UN and THE NEW YORK TIMES.