New York Times Reporter Investigated for Relationship With Senate Aide
Jun 26, 2018 Ali Watkins got big national security scoops—while dating a key source.Ex-Senate Aide Indicted on Charges of Lying to FBI
Jun 8, 2018 James Wolfe's indictment is announced after The New York Times reveals that the Justice Department secretly seized phone records and emails of one of its journalists as part of a leak investigation involving Wolfe.Ex-Senate Aide Charged With Lying About Contacts With Reporters
Jun 7, 2018 In a related action, the Justice Department seizes the phone records and emails of a New York Times journalist allegedly connected to the case.
Will U.S. Torturers Ever Be Held Accountable as War Criminals?
May 18, 2018 Gina Haspel's confirmation as CIA director sends a message to future administrations that those who authorize and facilitate torture will escape liability.Senate Confirms Gina Haspel as CIA Director
May 17, 2018 Human rights groups are decrying the confirmation because of her involvement in the spy agency's harsh detention and interrogation program after 9/11.Senate Panel Backs Gina Haspel for CIA Chief
May 16, 2018 After eight Republicans and two Democrats on the Intelligence Committee support the veteran official, her confirmation vote by the full Senate could take place before the end of the week.
‘Bloody Gina’ Hearing Does Not Bode Well for Us
May 11, 2018 While President Trump's pick for CIA director wiggled out of addressing the morality and legality of torture, agency veteran Ray McGovern was dragged out of the hearing and arrested.Trump Aide Mocks McCain View: ‘He’s Dying Anyway’
May 11, 2018 Kelly Sadler was discussing the ailing senator's opposition to the president's pick for CIA director, Gina Haspel, at a White House meeting Thursday, two people present tell The Associated Press.CIA Nominee Reportedly Offered to Withdraw
May 6, 2018 Gina Haspel—facing a firestorm over her role in torture—later was reassured by White House aides, two administration officials say. Her confirmation hearing opens Wednesday.
Jill Stein and the Troubling Direction of Russiagate
Apr 28, 2018 The Senate Intelligence Committee has demanded all of the 2016 Green Party presidential candidate's campaign communications with “Russian persons.”
