CIA Trainee Washes Out Of Bomb Detection, Reassigned To Living Room
The agency says that Lulu, a black Labrador being trained to sniff out explosives, just wasn't that into it.
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How The CIA Found A Soviet Sub — Without The Soviets Knowing
It's a great tale of Cold War intrigue that includes eccentric billionaire Howard Hughes, a CIA covert operation and a Soviet sub with nuclear missiles that sank to the bottom of the Pacific Ocean.
6 Unanswered Questions After Michael Flynn's Resignation
Flynn's departure from his position as national security adviser is followed by contradictory statements from the White House and an unclear timeline on the administration's response.
CIA 'Black Sites' Order: A Real Plan Or Just Politics?
A draft presidential order that could open the door to reviving "black sites" might be as much political messaging as a true plan.
On Intelligence And Russian Hacking, Are Trump And His Team Missing The Point?
The president-elect met with intelligence officials Friday about Russian hacking, but still didn't seem convinced of Russia's role in the election. Instead, he stressed none of it changed the outcome.
Are Trump And U.S. Intelligence Community Headed For A Showdown?
There's a growing sense that Donald Trump and his inner circle may regularly ignore or undermine the intelligence community. Here's how intelligence professionals might respond.
FBI, CIA Agree That Russia Was Trying To Help Trump Win The Election
Intelligence sources tell NPR that the FBI agrees with the leaked CIA assessment that Russia interfered with the U.S. election, in part to help Donald Trump become president.
For CIA Nominee Mike Pompeo, 'Not A Good Situation To Inherit'
The situation Pompeo now faces would test the savviest politician: If confirmed, he will go to work for a president who is openly feuding with the agency he's preparing to run.
What Exactly Is The 'President's Daily Brief' And Why Is It Important?
President-elect Trump doesn't like the daily intelligence briefings. He's passing them off to the vice president-elect, but they have a long history and presidents have found them invaluable.
Is Hillary Clinton Trying To Question The Legitimacy Of Donald Trump Winning?
In the most public show of support yet for efforts to question the election results, Clinton's campaign chairman backs electors' request to receive an intelligence briefing before they vote.