Jul 19 Watch 4:14 News Wrap: Trump reportedly ending CIA program to train Syrian rebels By PBS News Hour In the our news wrap Wednesday, President Trump is reportedly ending a secret CIA program that arms and trains moderate rebels in Syria. The program's goal was to combat the regime of President Bashar al-Assad, but it had limited effects… Continue watching
Jun 24 CIA chief: Intel leaks on the rise, cites leaker 'worship' By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press CIA Director Mike Pompeo says he thinks disclosure of America's secret intelligence is on the rise, fueled partly by the "worship" of leakers like Edward Snowden. Continue reading
Jun 16 Watch 8:51 Petraeus: We went to Afghanistan for a reason, and we need to stay By PBS News Hour The Trump administration is reportedly considering sending 4,000 more U.S. troops to Afghanistan in light of a deteriorating security situation. Retired Gen. David Petraeus joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the need for a long-term U.S. military commitment in that country,… Continue watching
May 31 House committee issues more subpoenas in Russia probe By Deb Riechmann, Jake Pearson, Associated Press The House intelligence committee said Wednesday it is issuing subpoenas for President Donald Trump's former national security adviser and his personal lawyer, as well as their businesses, as part of its investigation into Russian activities during last year's election. Continue reading
May 23 Ex-CIA chief Brennan concerned over Trump campaign's Russian contacts By Eileen Sullivan and Deb Riechmann, Associated Press During his first public remarks since he left his post in January, former CIA Director John Brennan told lawmakers he was concerned about Russia’s efforts to interfere in the 2016 election. Continue reading
May 23 WATCH: Former CIA Director John Brennan testifies before House committee By Eileen Sullivan and Deb Riechmann, Associated Press Former CIA Director John Brennan is set to testify publicly about the intelligence underpinning the Obama administration's conclusion that Russia interfered in the 2016 election. Continue reading
May 15 Watch 5:12 Trump revealed highly classified material to Russian officials, Washington Post reports By PBS News Hour The Washington Post reported Monday that President Trump may have jeopardized a secret source of intelligence regarding the Islamic State group by discussing highly sensitive information during a White House meeting with the Russian foreign minister and ambassador last week. Continue watching
May 11 Watch 6:21 Panetta: Comey firing undermines investigation credibility By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Apr 14 CIA director calls WikiLeaks a 'hostile intelligence service' By Eileen Sullivan, Deb Riechmann, Associated Press In his first public remarks, CIA Director Mike Pompeo took a negative tone on the group Trump has praised. Continue reading
Mar 26 Family of missing ex-FBI agent files lawsuit against Iran By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press The family of a former FBI agent who went missing in Iran a decade ago on an unauthorized CIA assignment has filed a lawsuit against the Islamic Republic. Continue reading