Trump’s Pick to Lead National Intelligence Couldn’t Say What the Job Actually Is
Donald Trump’s pick for director of national intelligence couldn’t clearly say what the director of national intelligence actually does, according to a new report in the Wall Street Journal. Meeting with Senate Republicans ahead of her confirmation hearings,
CIA director pick John Ratcliffe vows new focus on intelligence gathering in confirmation hearing
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Trump CIA pick Ratcliffe faces Senate questions on politicized intelligence
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Former Texas congressman vows to keep politics out of CIA as director
Former Texas congressman John Ratcliffe, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the CIA, vowed to make the agency more muscular while keeping its work apolitical during his nomination hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Wednesday.
Huge challenges await the next director of national intelligence
The DNI must preserve the intelligence community’s independence and ensure its insights are valued, even under immense political pressure.
Overhaul national intelligence without Tulsi Gabbard at the helm
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated a remarkably unqualified person, Tulsi Gabbard, to be the director of National Intelligence. The Senate should reject her nomination, but also strengthen oversight of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence by conducting,
Opinion: Sen. Collins must reject flawed national security nominees
The senator needs to join a group of distinguished Maine predecessors in taking a principled stand.
Sen. Mark Kelly not impressed with Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's intelligence director pick
Sen. Mark Kelly reiterated on Sunday his continuing concern about the judgment of Tulsi Gabbard, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for director of national intelligence, saying she had a “predilection for misinformation.”
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 China and others during his Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday.
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Trump’s Threat to U.S. Intelligence
On January 21, 2017, the day after his inauguration, U.S. President Donald Trump visited Central Intelligence Agency Headquarters in Langley, Virginia. It was one of his first official actions as president and an opportunity to reset relations with the intelligence community.
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 into his old life.
The Senate should confirm Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence
The Senate Intelligence Committee will begin hearings soon after the new Congress takes its seats on Jan. 3. The attacks on her started early. On Nov. 13, “Nearly 100 former senior U.S. diplomats and intelligence and national security officials,” as AP described them, signed a letter calling for closed-door hearings.
How the CIA Director Helps the US Navigate a World of Spies, Threats and Geopolitical Turbulence
Exploring the important and evolving role of the CIA director in navigating global threats and geopolitical challenges.