Intelligence

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The Real Purpose of the U.S. Government’s Report on Alleged Hacking by Russia

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Jan 9, 2017 The declassified document is intended primarily to be a weapon for use in internal politics. If the establishment can discredit Trump, it can get rid of him. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

How George W. Bush Dissed the U.S. Intelligence Community

By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Jan 5, 2017 Although the former commander in chief and his vice president had a rule that they did not trash talk people in public, they displayed the utmost disrespect for intelligence professionals who would not tell them (and the public) what they wanted to hear. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

U.S. Spy Agencies Leak Intel to News Outlets but Won’t Brief Electors?

By Jon Queally / Common Dreams Dec 19, 2016 A new poll shows majority public support for delaying Monday's Electoral College vote. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

William Binney, Ray McGovern and Other Intel Experts Call Russian Hacking Allegations ‘Baseless’

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Dec 13, 2016 In a letter published on Consortium News regarding claims that Russia interfered in the recent U.S. elections, Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity offered a powerful rebuke of the narrative being spread. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

James Comey: FBI Stands by July Conclusions About Hillary Clinton’s Email, Won’t Recommend Charges

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Nov 7, 2016 After nine days of turmoil and reports of strife within the bureau's ranks, Director Comey made yet another announcement Sunday that could impact Tuesday's presidential election. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

FBI Wants to Exempt Its Biometric Data From Privacy Rules

Thor Benson / Truthdig Jun 22, 2016 The intelligence agency is facing blowback from advocacy organizations in response to its proposal for long-term storage and use of personal information—including that of people who haven’t committed crimes. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

FBI Admits Lack of Data on Police Shootings Is ‘Embarrassing,’ ‘Ridiculous’

By Adam Johnson, AlterNet Oct 9, 2015 Director James Comey says The Guardian and The Washington Post are doing a better job of tracking information than the U.S. government. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Why Are Intelligence Agencies So Unintelligent?

Staff / Truthdig Feb 21, 2015 Robert Scheer, Leslie Cockburn and Juan Cole discuss how intelligence agencies have failed when it comes to the Middle East, terrorism and other areas. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

It’s Official: Joseph Clancy to Head the Secret Service

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Feb 19, 2015 President Obama permanently appointed Clancy to the position Wednesday. He had been serving as interim chief of the beleaguered agency since former Director Julia Pierson was ousted in October. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Former CIA Agent and Whistleblower John Kiriakou Gives Post-Prison Interview

John Kiriakou / Truthdig Feb 11, 2015 The former CIA agent-turned-whistleblower tells Amy Goodman he doesn't regret his decision to expose the Bush administration's use of waterboarding. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Barack Obama: The Least Transparent President in History

Amy Goodman / Truthdig Mar 27, 2014 Six years into the Obama administration, the president's promise of "a new era of open government" seems just another grand promise, cynically broken. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )