The endeavor is odd. I am puzzled at why the WH endorsed and continues to endorse the investigation as "serious." Why not point out the obvious? If someone is known to work at the CIA, they are not covert.
But if you read the charge from the DoJ to the independent counsel, you will see why the focus was on government actors.
" I am puzzled at why the WH endorsed and continues to endorse the investigation as "serious."
Well if (when) Libby gets off he is vindicated by a serious process.