Jan 07 Trump names former Sen. Dan Coats intelligence chief By Associated Press Trump described former Sen. Dan Coats as the right person to lead the new administration's "ceaseless vigilance against those who seek to do us harm."… Continue reading
Jan 06 Watch 7:30 Rep. Schiff weighs in on the intelligence report about Russian hacking By PBS News Hour Intelligence agencies have released their detailed findings that Russia interfered in the U.S. presidential election. The report says Vladimir Putin himself orchestrated a campaign of intervention, specifically intending to boost Trump's election chances "when possible.” Judy Woodruff talks to Rep. Continue watching
Jan 06 Trump says he 'learned a lot' from intel meeting By Associated Press President-elect Donald Trump declined to say whether he accepts their assertion that Russia meddled in the election on his behalf. Continue reading
Jan 06 Russian interference in election a 'hostile act,' John Kerry says in PBS NewsHour interview By Larisa Epatko, Gretchen Frazee Secretary of State John Kerry on Friday called Russian attempts to interfere in the U.S. election a “hostile act,” though he would not speculate on other reports that senior Russian officials celebrated President-elect Donald Trump’s win. Continue reading
Jan 05 WATCH LIVE: John Kerry to speak ahead of release of Russian hacking report By Elizabeth Flock Secretary of State John Kerry is expected to speak at 2 p.m. ET from the State Department. Continue reading
Jan 05 WATCH: Top U.S. intelligence officials to testify on Russian hacking By Richard Lardner, Associated Press The Armed Services Committee's cyber threats hearing on Thursday comes a day before the president-elect is to be briefed by the CIA and FBI directors on the investigation into Russia's alleged hacking efforts. Continue reading
Jan 04 Watch 8:19 Part 2 -- John Brennan on what his CIA successor needs to worry about By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jan 03 Watch 14:44 Part 1 -- Russian meddling doubters should wait to see report, says Brennan By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jan 03 CIA chief addresses 'doubters' of Russian hacking report By Larisa Epatko Outgoing CIA Director John Brennan said Tuesday that those who doubt Russia’s alleged election hacking should take a look at the forthcoming intelligence report “before they make those judgments.”… Continue reading
Jan 02 Trump still not sold on Russian link to hacking By Jill Colvin, Associated Press Trump has repeatedly cast aside allegations by U.S. intelligence agencies that Russia tried to influence the presidential election through hacking. Continue reading