"But at a minimum," he continued, "to restore confidence that the White House is not politicizing intelligence, it should immediately explain whether and how it is fully cooperating with the (Justice Department) investigation." 

Rogers called on the White House to surrender documents including emails to reporters and submit to interviews. 

"After all, it was the White House that rejected calls for a special prosecutor, claiming it was unnecessary due to the appointment of U.S. attorneys. The burden is on the White House to explain how they are fully cooperating with that investigation," he said. 

The challenge comes after Adm. William McRaven, head of Special Operations Command, said the leaks have put lives at risk and could ultimately endanger Americans unless there's a crackdown. 

In an interview with Fox News on Thursday, House Speaker John Boehner said he agrees. "We have put lives in danger," Boehner said.