Dec 16 FBI backs CIA conclusion on Russian hacking motive, says Brennan in message By Josh Lederman and Bradley Klapper, Associated Press CIA Director John Brennan said in the message that "there is strong consensus among us on the scope, nature, and intent of Russian interference in our presidential election."… Continue reading
Nov 30 Watch 4:21 News Wrap: No criminal charges for officer who fatally shot Keith Lamont Scott By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Wednesday, the North Carolina police officer who fatally shot Keith Lamont Scott in September will not face criminal charges. The prosecutor said there was evidence that Scott, a black man, was holding a gun and ignored… Continue watching
Sep 11 CIA Director John Brennan warns of Russian hacking By Associated Press CIA Director John Brennan warned on Sunday that Russia has "exceptionally capable and sophisticated" computer capabilities and that the U.S. must be on guard. Continue reading
Jul 03 In a campaign year, public threats become political By Anne Flaherty, Associated Press If you want a straightforward answer on the terror threat Americans face this holiday weekend, don't ask a politician in a campaign year. Continue reading
Jun 29 Watch 8:04 CIA director says Iran must do more in fight against ISIS By PBS News Hour CIA Director John Brennan sat down with Judy Woodruff to discuss the repercussions of the Istanbul attack and whether the U.S. was vulnerable to similar attacks. He was asked about Secretary of State John Kerry’s comments that Iran has been… Continue watching
Jun 29 CIA director: We are ‘not immune’ to terrorist violence By Larisa Epatko CIA Director John Brennan said Wednesday that although the United States is an “ocean away” from Islamic State group strongholds, the U.S. is not immune to its attacks. Continue reading
Jun 29 CIA director: Istanbul attack ‘bears the hallmarks of ISIL’s depravity’ By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press Video by Reuters WASHINGTON — CIA Director John Brennan said Wednesday that the attack in Istanbul has the earmarks of strikes by Islamic State militants and that the group is likely trying to hit the United States in the… Continue reading
Oct 21 Wikileaks publishes CIA director John Brennan emails By Ken Dilanian, Associated Press The Wikileaks organization has posted material from what appears to be CIA director John Brennan's personal email account, including a draft security clearance application containing personal information. Continue reading
Mar 22 CIA director: Iranian general ‘complicating’ US efforts in Iraq By Associated Press The leader of Iran's elite Quds Force is contributing to instability in Iraq and complicating the U.S. mission against terrorism with his command of some of the Iraqi forces battling Islamic State militants, the director of the Central Intelligence Agency… Continue reading
Mar 07 CIA chief announces sweeping agency overhaul By Ken Dilanian, Associated Press Director John Brennan has ordered a sweeping reorganization of the CIA, an overhaul designed to make its leaders more accountable and close espionage gaps amid widespread concerns about the spy agency's limited insights into a series of major global developments. Continue reading