Espionage and Intelligence Services

Were the Kennedy Files a Bust? Not So Fast, Historians Say.

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The thousands of documents posted online this week disappointed assassination buffs. But historians are finding many newly revealed secrets.

Shielded Kennedy Files Hid Spies, Not Conspiracies

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Newly unredacted documents reveal details about Cold War spycraft, not a second gunman on grassy knolls. The revelations have “nothing to do with who killed Kennedy,” one expert said.

Russia Escalated Sabotage to Pressure U.S. and Allies on Ukraine, Study Says

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Anger at Russia’s covert efforts, which included targeting undersea cables, warehouses and railways, has the potential to influence European reactions to the U.S.-led push for an end to the war.

Trump to Deliver Speech to Justice Dept. After Triumph in Battles Against It

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The president, once the target of federal prosecution, is likely to announce steps to combat “weaponization” of the department, even as he uses its powers to punish enemies and reward allies.

Plan to Return Russian Diplomats to U.S. Poses Espionage Risk

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The Trump administration is negotiating the return of more Russian diplomats to the United States. Some are likely to be spies.

State Dept. Plans to Close Diplomatic Missions and Fire Employees Overseas

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American officials, including in the C.I.A., are concerned about mass closures hampering national security work. And China has overtaken the United States in global diplomatic footprint.