Trump’s Intelligence Pick Is ‘Least Qualified … Ever,’ Senator Says

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Jul 30, 2019 Rep. John Ratcliffe cares more about protecting the president than he does about national security, Sen. Ron Wyden says. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Intelligence Chief Blasts Security Clearance System

DEB RIECHMANN / The Associated Press Feb 13, 2018 Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats comments as questions swirl about how a top White House aide kept his access to highly sensitive information and the president despite being accused of domestic violence. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

RT America Torched in Witch Hunt ’17

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Nov 12, 2017 Because it had the gall to give airtime to critics of imperialism and U.S. policy, the broadcaster has been forced to register as a foreign agent. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Trump Adds Bannon to National Security Council, Removes Intelligence Officials

By Nadia Prupis / Common Dreams Jan 30, 2017 Council meetings will include the president's adviser and leave out key national security figures, except when their expertise is requested. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Spy Chief’s ‘Unusual’ Contact With Military Official Raises Concerns About Intelligence Manipulation

Staff / Truthdig Sep 11, 2015 James Clapper -- Barack Obama’s director of national intelligence -- is said to be in what a former intelligence official called frequent and “highly, highly unusual” contact with a ranking junior intelligence officer who sits at the center of a growing scandal over rosy portrayals of the Pentagon’s war against Islamic State. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Obama Administration Threatens Leak-Citing Intelligence Workers

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig May 10, 2014 Current and former members of U.S. intelligence services who cite news reports based on leaks in any of their public statements now face penalties and the possible loss of access and security clearances. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

A Wish List Against Leaks

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Jul 27, 2012 The Senate Intelligence Committee this week proposed 12 provisions to the 2013 intelligence authorization bill intended to make what government does at the federal level even more secretive than it already is. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Adm. Blair Out as Intelligence Director

Staff / Truthdig May 21, 2010 Retired Adm. Dennis Blair is expected to announce his resignation after less than a year and a half on the job. The national intelligence director, who oversees 16 intelligence agencies, had his share of run-ins with the administration in that time. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )