CIA Recruiting Comes Out Into The Open
Under CIA Director Gina Haspel, the spy agency is reaching out in very public ways it has never done before, from social media to superhero conventions.
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Former CIA Officer Pleads Guilty To Spying For China
Jerry Lee told the judge he "conspired to gather and send secret information" to China. This is the third time in the past year a former U.S. intelligence officer has been tied to spying for China.
'A Woman Of No Importance' Finally Gets Her Due
Virginia Hall was an American spy who worked for Britain and the U.S. and played a key role in undermining the Nazi occupation of France during World War II. Her story was rarely told — until now.
Tony Mendez, The 'Argo' Spy Who Rescued Americans In Iran, Dies At 78
Mendez slipped into revolutionary Iran in 1980 and brought out six American diplomats who were granted refuge by the Canadian Embassy. He didn't receive full acclaim until Hollywood made a 2012 movie.
CIA Chief Pushes For More Spies Abroad; Surveillance Makes That Harder
CIA Director Gina Haspel wants more undercover officers overseas. But in an age of universal surveillance, instant online searches and social media profiles, staying below the radar is a challenge.
Sept. 11 Revealed The Importance And Limits Of The President's Daily Briefing
While Washington is sleeping, a team at CIA headquarters is making the final edits to a leather-bound book with the country's most sensitive intelligence secrets — the President's Daily Briefing.
Another Wave Of Ex-National Security Officials Criticizes Trump
For the third time in recent days, former national security officials have signed a letter objecting to the president's decision to revoke the security clearance of former CIA Director John Brennan.
The Spies Have A Leading Role In The North Korea Summit
The CIA is often involved behind the scenes in the run-up to a presidential summit. But U.S. and Korean spy chiefs are playing an unusually prominent role this time around.
Senate Confirms Gina Haspel As CIA Director
Haspel faced criticism for her role in the agency's waterboarding program. But several Senate Democrats joined almost all the Republicans to confirm her as the first woman to lead the CIA.
Senate Panel Approves Gina Haspel As CIA Chief; Confirmation Appears Likely
The intelligence committee approved her 10-5. With several Democrats backing Haspel, she looks headed for confirmation in the full Senate despite her role in the CIA's waterboarding program.