Trump Has No Idea What ‘Deep State’ Really Means

Rebecca Gordon / TomDispatch Jan 14, 2020 Rather than a “shadow or parallel system of government” operating outside official channels, for him the deep state is the government. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

The Illegal CIA Operation That Brought Us 9/11

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Jan 25, 2019 Was it conspiracy or idiocy that led to the failure of U.S. intelligence agencies to detect and prevent the 2001 terror attacks? Dig deeper ( 25 Min. Read )

Chris Hedges and Barrett Brown on the Corporate State’s War on the Press (Video)

Staff / Truthdig and Chris Hedges Aug 6, 2018 "Both well-meaning and more illicit-minded intelligence professionals basically realize [exposures of the inner workings of power] can't go on," the publisher and journalist tells the "On Contact" host in a discussion about attacks on such organizations as WikiLeaks. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Russiagate or Intelgate? (Audio)

Stephen F. Cohen / The Nation Feb 12, 2018 The publication of the GOP memo of the House intelligence committee and reports of other documents increasingly suggest not only a “Russiagate” without Russia but also something darker. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Seymour Hersh Casts Doubt on April’s Syrian Gas Attack

By Jefferson Morley / AlterNet Jun 27, 2017 Behind the scenes of the U.S. attack on a Syrian air base, American military and intelligence officials doubted that the Syrians had used chemical weapons, according to the investigative reporter. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

James Clapper May Be Right About Trump, but He’s the Wrong Messenger

By Juan Cole / Informed Comment May 15, 2017 The former director of National Intelligence has issues of his own and should not be the poster boy for objections to the president's assault on U.S. institutions. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Problems With the FBI’s Email Investigation Went Well Beyond Comey

By Peter Elkind / ProPublica May 13, 2017 Previously unreported judgments and misjudgments by FBI agents played a crucial role in the agency director’s fateful decisions. Dig deeper ( 34 Min. Read )

FBI Chief James Comey Was Fired Days After Reportedly Seeking Resources for Russia Investigation

Staff / Truthdig May 10, 2017 New reports indicate that Comey, removed by President Trump on Tuesday, was pursuing resources to investigate Russian influence on the 2016 election. Updated. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

James Comey: The Only Reason Julian Assange Is Not ‘Apprehended Yet’ Is He’s Out of Reach

By Jon Queally / Common Dreams May 3, 2017 Journalist Glenn Greenwald and WikiLeaks responded quickly on Twitter to Comey's testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Latest WikiLeaks Data Dump Shows CIA Hacking iPhones Since 2008

By Lauren McCauley / Common Dreams Mar 24, 2017 The organization claims the CIA probably "infected" Apple's supply chain, intercepting shipments and uploading secret software to Apple devices. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Another Demand for Proof That Alleged Russian Hacking Aided Trump Campaign

By Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity / Common Dreams Jan 19, 2017 More than 20 U.S. intelligence, military and diplomatic veterans call on President Obama to release the evidence or admit that validation is lacking. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

‘On Contact With Chris Hedges’: What the Intelligence Report About Russian Influence Really Reveals

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Jan 16, 2017 On this week's episode, journalists Abby Martin and Ben Norton join Hedges for a wide-ranging discussion about troubling shifts they've noticed away from fact-based reporting and governance.On this week's episode, journalists Abby Martin and Ben Norton join Hedges for a wide-ranging discussion about troubling shifts away from fact-based reporting and governance. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )