National Security

Reality Winner, Accused NSA Leaker, To Enter Not Guilty Plea

8:07pm June 07, 2017

by Martin Kaste

Winner's lawyer would not confirm that his client was the source of the bombshell leak of a report about efforts by Russian military intelligence to cyberattack American election software.

Comey: Trump Asked For 'Loyalty,' Wanted Him To 'Let' Flynn Investigation 'Go'

6:29pm June 07, 2017

by Jessica Taylor

The opening statement from the former FBI director confirms many of the bombshell reports that have raised questions about whether President Trump tried to interfere in the Russia investigation.

Former FBI Director James Comey is testifying on Thursday before the Senate Intelligence Committee. His opening testimony was released on Wednesday.

Comey Opening Statement For Senate Intelligence Hearing, Annotated

5:26pm June 07, 2017

Ex-FBI Director James Comey is testifying before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday, his first public comments since his firing on May 9. Here are his prepared opening remarks.

Acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe (left), Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, National Intelligence Director Dan Coats, and National Security Agency Director Adm. Michael Rogers are seated during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing about the Forei

Intelligence Chiefs Decline To Discuss Private Talks With Trump

4:01pm June 07, 2017

by Greg Myre

Two intelligence chiefs testified that they've never felt pressure to take improper actions. But they declined to say whether President Trump ever asked them to downplay the Russia investigation.

Much Anticipated Russia Hearings To Begin By Senate Intelligence Committee

12:14pm June 07, 2017

Senators on Wednesday will questions the nation's top intelligence officials about the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. Rachel Martin talks to former FBI special agent Clinton Watts.

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Trump's Pick To Head The FBI Leads By Example, Ex-Special Agent Says

10:46am June 07, 2017

President Trump has chosen Christopher Wray to be the next FBI director. Rachel Martin talks Joe Robuck, a former FBI special agent, who worked closely with Wray on a corruption case.

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Did 'Intercept' Out Its Intelligence Source?

7:29am June 07, 2017

by David Folkenflik

As a federal contractor was arrested for allegedly leaking classified data about Russia's meddling, The Intercept is facing blowback from journalists who say it failed to protect her identity.

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Reality Leigh Winner, 25, has been accused by the U.S. Department of Justice of sending classified material to a news organization.

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What We Know About Reality Winner, Government Contractor Accused Of NSA Leak

8:28pm June 06, 2017

by Greg Myre

Winner, a 25-year-old Air Force veteran, is accused of mailing classified material to an online news outlet. A report Monday in The Intercept details a Russian cyberattack on U.S. election systems.

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U.S.-Backed Forces Launch Offensive Against ISIS In Raqqa, Syria

8:27pm June 06, 2017

by Tom Bowman

U.S. military commanders announced that allied forces in Syria have launched their offensive against the ISIS capital of Raqqa. NPR takes a look at how close this brings the end of the war.

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Reps. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., and Mike Conaway, R-Texas, are leading the House Intelligence Committee's investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 U.S. elections.

House Intelligence Committee Leaders Say 'Aggressive' Russia Investigation Ongoing

6:47pm June 06, 2017

by Jessica Taylor

Leaders of the House panel's investigation into Russian efforts to meddle in the 2016 elections gave an update on Tuesday. Their counterparts in the Senate have a high-profile hearing on Thursday.