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A new U.S. intelligence report could not conclude whether the SARS-CoV-2 virus escaped from a lab in Wuhan, China or spilled over from an infected animal. Without more information about the early days of the outbreak, a more definitive explanation is unli

A U.S. Intelligence Report Fails To Pinpoint COVID's Origins

7:51pm August 27, 2021

by Will Stone

After a 90-day review, U.S investigators did not turn up any clear answer on whether the coronavirus hopped from an animal to a human — or somehow escaped from a lab.

A memorial for U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who was killed by rioters in the Jan. 6 attack, is set up near the U.S. Capitol.

National

House Lawmakers Open Investigation Into Capitol Attack

6:12pm January 16, 2021

by Matthew S. Schwartz

They want to know what the intelligence community knew about the planned attack and why officials didn't prepare more thoroughly.

Rep. Devin Nunes, a staunch defender of President Trump, is being awarded the Medal of Freedom, the White House announced on Monday.

Politics & Government

Trump Gives Medal Of Freedom To Loyalist GOP Congressman Nunes

3:43pm January 04, 2021

by Brian Naylor

President Trump is awarding the nation's highest civilian honor to a lawmaker, who the White House claims "uncovered the greatest scandal in American history," even though that has no basis in fact.

Sue Gordon in 2017 as deputy national intelligence director.

Exclusive: After Quitting Last Year, Senior U.S. Intelligence Official Now Talks

10:59pm August 13, 2020

by David Welna

Sue Gordon was in line to be acting director of national intelligence after Dan Coats quit last year. President Trump thought otherwise. Gordon now recounts her time in his administration.