Politics Nov 14 5 things to know about Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s choice for director of national intelligence By Meg Kinnard, David Klepper, Associated Press
Politics Nov 13 Trump selects Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence Gabbard hasn’t worked directly in the intelligence community, outside of House committees. By Michelle L. Price, Adriana Gomez Licon, Jill Colvin, Zeke Miller, Associated Press
Politics Nov 13 Trump picks John Ratcliffe for CIA director. Here’s what to know Ratcliffe served as director of national intelligence for the final months of Trump's first term, leading American spy agencies during the coronavirus pandemic and as the U.S. government contended with foreign efforts to interfere in the 2020 presidential election. By Eric Tucker, Associated Press
Politics Nov 12 Trump has promised to overhaul U.S. intelligence, setting up collision course with spy agencies For President-elect Donald Trump, the return to power offers an opportunity to follow through on cleaning house of officials that he believes have tried to challenge his leadership and criticize his actions. By David Klepper, Associated Press
World Dec 01 Watch 6:40 Israeli officials repeatedly dismissed warning signs before Hamas attack, report claims For months, there has been a question lurking about how Israel’s intelligence services failed to recognize the plans Hamas was making for its attack on October 7. But according to a New York Times report, Israeli intelligence obtained a 40-page… By William Brangham, Dan Sagalyn
Oct 09 Hamas attack raises questions about readiness of Israel’s intelligence agencies By Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press The apparent lack of prior knowledge of Hamas’ plot will likely be seen as a prime culprit in the chain of events that led to the deadliest attack against Israelis in decades. Continue reading
May 26 Watch 3:46 Barr’s new power causes concern among intelligence agencies By PBS NewsHour President Trump last week gave his political appointee, Attorney General William Barr, full authority to declassify information from intelligence agencies related to “surveillance activities” in the Russia probe. The move is being questioned by intelligence officials and has stoked fears… Continue watching
Jul 12 House passes intelligence bill to defend against foreign threats By Deb Reichmann, Associated Press WASHINGTON — A bill to authorize funding for intelligence agencies and support critical national security programs especially targeting Russia, China and North Korea, passed the House on Thursday. Continue reading
Feb 13 Watch 4:29 White House security clearance process ‘broken,’ says top Trump intelligence official By PBS News Hour Leaders of the American intelligence agencies sounded a series of alarms at a Senate Intelligence hearing on Tuesday about Russian election meddling and breakdowns in the White House security clearance process. The resignation of a top aide over domestic abuse… Continue watching
Dec 13 How vital is the president’s daily intelligence briefing? By Daniel Bush President Bill Clinton preferred to read his daily intelligence briefing in paper form. George W. Bush insisted on a daily in-person briefing. President Obama consumes his digitally, on a custom tablet. Presidents have different styles when it comes to the… Continue reading