Ratcliffe edges closer to CIA confirmation with Democratic support: 5 takeaways
John Ratcliffe emerged largely unscathed from a hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee that appeared to pave the ...
How a director of national intelligence helps a president stay on top of threats from around the world
The director of national intelligence is the president’s principal adviser on intelligence. A former White House intelligence ...
In warning about China, CIA director nominee praises technology but says human intelligence vital
CIA director nominee John Ratcliffe said the agency needs to focus on its mission in the face of growing challenges from ...
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Former Texas congressman vows to keep politics out of CIA as director
WASHINGTON — Former Texas congressman John Ratcliffe, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the CIA, vowed to make the ...
U.S. Spy Chief Took on Role of Negotiator in Gaza War
As C.I.A. director, William J. Burns was deeply focused on China and Russia when the Middle East conflict plunged him back ...
Who is Sean Curran? Head of Trump's personal detail to be nominated for Secret Service director
Sean Curran, the head of President-elect Trump's personal security detail, will be tapped to lead the U.S. Secret Service, ...
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Expert Q&A: The Gaza Deal — and the ‘Trump Effect’
The Trump administration has much to consider about Israel, Gaza, Saudi Arabia and Iran as it implements the ceasefire deal.
C.I.A.’s Chatbot Stands In for World Leaders
The spy agency is trying to give its teams better tools and make it easier for the private sector to develop technology for ...