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World Oct 07

CIA creates working group on China as threats keep rising

By Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press

World Aug 24

FILE PHOTO: Senate Intelligence Committee holds hearing on William Burns nomination to be CIA director on Capitol Hill in ...
CIA head meets Taliban leader as fears for Afghanistan grow

The director of the CIA met with the Taliban’s top political leader in Kabul, an official said Tuesday, as more reports emerged of abuses in areas held by the fighters.

By Nomaan Merchant, Jamey Keaten, Associated Press

Politics Oct 01

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Release of unverified Russian intelligence sparks questions about politicization

Recent developments on national intelligence have exacerbated concerns the Trump administration is co-opting government capabilities for its own gain. In one example, mere hours before the first Trump-Biden debate, Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe declassified unverified Russian intelligence suggesting…

By Nick Schifrin

Politics Aug 17

The seal of the Central Intelligence Agency is displayed at the original headquarters building in Langley, Virginia. Photo by Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images
Former CIA officer charged with giving China classified info

A former CIA officer and contract linguist for the FBI has been charged with spying for China, including by disclosing secret tradecraft and information on sources to intelligence officers.

By Eric Tucker, Associated Press

World Sep 11

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Why Kremlin mole story is ‘disruptive’ to U.S. intelligence

Reports that the U.S. extracted a Russian spy from the Kremlin in 2017 have reignited a discussion about intelligence community sources and methods. Specifically, questions are arising about whether Russian President Vladimir Putin himself ordered interference into the 2016 presidential…

Jul 22

Iran says it arrested 17 CIA recruits. Trump calls claim ‘totally false’

By Aya Batrawy, Nasser Karimi, Associated Press

An Iranian intelligence official said at a news conference in Tehran the arrests happened over the past months.

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Mar 19

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How Trump and Brazil’s Bolsonaro align, both personally and politically

At the White House on Tuesday, President Trump welcomed Brazil’s president, Jair Bolsonaro, in the latter’s first bilateral foreign visit. The two leaders share many similar views, as they reiterated at a press conference, and Bolsonaro represents Brazil’s first pro-U.S.

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Nov 28

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Lack of Khashoggi intelligence forges ‘unusual alliance’ in the Senate

Saudi Arabia was in the spotlight as the Senate considered U.S. support for the Saudi-led war in Yemen and intelligence about Jamal Khashoggi's murder. While Secretary of State Mike Pompeo helped lead the briefing, CIA director Gina Haspel's absence stunned…

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Nov 19

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Khashoggi evidence points to Saudi crown prince, and the U.S. faces a dilemma

Seven weeks after Jamal Khashoggi's murder, evidence suggests Saudi Arabia’s crown prince orchestrated the killing. How will the U.S. respond to its longtime ally? To discuss, Nick Schifrin is joined by Rep.-elect Tom Malinowski, D-NJ, who previously worked at the…

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May 19

CIA’s Haspel can tap undercover work in Russian operations

By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press

Scrutiny of the 33-year spy career of new CIA director Gina Haspel has focused on her undercover role in the harsh interrogation of suspected terrorists, but she cut her teeth in intelligence operations against Russia.

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