Central Intelligence Agency

Tulsi Gabbard’s Unorthodox Path to Trump’s Intelligence Team

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Ms. Gabbard grew up in a secretive offshoot of the Hare Krishna movement and has made a dizzying journey from conservative to liberal darling to Trump ally.

As Trump and Putin Circle Each Other, an Agenda Beyond Ukraine Emerges

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President Trump jabs at the Russian leader with threats; Vladimir Putin responds with flattery. But there are notable signals in their jousting, including a revived discussion about nuclear arms control.

C.I.A. Now Favors Lab Leak Theory to Explain Covid’s Origins

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A new analysis that began under the Biden administration is released by the C.I.A.’s new director, John Ratcliffe, who wants the agency to get “off the sidelines” in the debate.

Democrats Slow G.O.P. Rush to Confirm Trump Nominees

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Republicans will be able to win approval of President Trump’s top picks if they remain united, but they are frustrated by Democratic tactics.

U.S. Spy Chief Took on Role of Negotiator in Gaza War

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As C.I.A. director, William J. Burns was deeply focused on China and Russia when the Middle East conflict plunged him back into his old life.

Little-Known Intelligence Agency Outlines Limits on Spying

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The move by an agency within the Department of Homeland Security was part of a broader effort by the Biden administration to strengthen oversight and set clear guidelines for handling intelligence.

C.I.A. Analyst Pleads Guilty to Leaking Classified Documents About Israel

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The analyst was charged with two counts of violating the Espionage Act and faces up to a decade in prison for disclosing sensitive information about Israel’s response to an Iranian attack.

U.S. Reveals Once-Secret Support for Ukraine’s Drone Industry

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The development of a new generation of drones has revolutionized how wars are fought, according to U.S. officials.