CIA officer arrested with gold bars worked on Pentagon's nuclear program, sources say

Published: Jun 3, 2026 10:04 PM • Updated: Jun 5, 2026 12:04 AM • Original source

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David Rush, a CIA officer, was arrested after $40 million in gold bars was found at his home. Sources say Rush worked as a liaison to the Pentagon for a sensitive nuclear submarine program. NBC News' Courtney Kube explains.