The Most Dangerous Economist
When the US needed a spy plane and an invasion, it hired the economist Richard Bissell.
CIA
Iran Upholds Death Sentence For Man Accused Of Giving Nuclear Secrets To CIA
A judiciary spokesman said Amir Rahimpour "received huge amounts of money and attempted to provide the U.S. intelligence service with a part of Iran's nuclear information," FARS News Agency reports.
Ex-CIA Employee Accused Of Leaking Documents To WikiLeaks Goes On Trial
The leak of documents that appear to describe agency hacking practices is seen as one of the largest in the CIA's history. Former agency software engineer Joshua Schulte has pleaded not guilty.
Eat, Drink And Be Wary: Ex-CIA Agent Reveals How Eateries Are Key To Spycraft
"Restaurants and cafés are in many ways the lifeblood of espionage," says Amaryllis Fox in a new book. They're ideal places to clandestinely meet people with access to a government or terrorist group.
The War On Terrorism, Through The Eyes Of 3 Women At The CIA
After the 2001 al-Qaida attacks, the CIA ramped up counterterrorism operations. This included a surge in young, female recruits. Three have written new books about their secretive work.
Joseph Wilson, Former Diplomat Who Challenged Basis Of The Iraq War, Dies At 69
In 2003, Wilson disputed President George W. Bush's claim that Iraq was buying uranium to build nuclear weapons. His comments led to the outing of his wife, Valerie Plame, as a CIA operative.
Trump Denies Iran Has Captured 17 CIA Spies
A senior Iranian intelligence officer says Iran has detained CIA-trained spies who were attempting to gather information on the country's military and nuclear capabilities.
Virginia Hall, The Subject Of 'A Woman Of No Importance,' Was Anything But
A very smooth read about a rocky life, Sonia Purnell's biography of the masterful WWII spy is a reminder of what can be done with a few brave people — and a little resistance.
McConnell Vows Congressional Response To 'Abhorrent' Khashoggi Slaying
McConnell told reporters that the CIA "basically certified" Saudi involvement at high levels in the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi — breaking with President Trump, who said it was unclear.
Former Intel Chiefs: White House Using Security Clearances As A 'Political Tool'
About a dozen former officials warn that President Trump is using clearances to stifle free speech. Trump said Friday that he is also likely to revoke clearance for a top Justice Department official.