CIA

Donald Trump November 12

Trump picks former intel director John Ratcliffe to head the CIA

John Ratcliffe, who previously served as President-elect Trump's principal intelligence advisor, has now been picked by Trump to serve as director of the CIA.

Israel October 28

Egyptian president proposes new cease-fire truce as CIA chief in Mideast for talks

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi proposed a two-day truce to secure a Hamas hostage exchange as top officials from the CIA, Mossad and Qatar meet to discuss a "new" plan to establish a cease-fire in Gaza.

CIA September 18

Former CIA officer drugged, sexually assaulted dozens of women in multiple countries, gets 30 years in prison

A former CIA officer convicted of drugging and sexually assaulting multiple women while posted around the world was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison.

South America September 18

Venezuela says fourth US citizen arrested in alleged plot to kill President Maduro

Venezulan officials say a fourth U.S. citizen has been arrested in connection with an alleged plot to kill President Nicolás Maduro. It follows the arrest of three other U.S. citizens on Saturday.

CIA September 11

Former CIA officer accepted gifts from China for top secret info, sentenced to prison

A former CIA officer who provided China with top secret information in exchange for gifts was sentenced to 10 years behind bars and five years of probation.

Joe Biden August 1

White House claims Biden 'played no role' in 9/11 mastermind's plea deal

The White House told Fox News Thursday that President Biden did not play a role in negotiating a plea deal between the Pentagon and three masterminds of the 9/11 attacks.

CIA July 18

Former CIA analyst charged for acting as secret agent for South Korean intel in exchange for gifts

Sue Mi Terry, a former CIA employee and senior official at the NSC, was charged with acting as a secret agent for South Korea's intelligence service.

Vladimir Putin July 18

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich seen at second Russia hearing on bogus espionage charges

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich appeared in court on Thursday to resume his trial on espionage charges, charges his employer the U.S. government and his employer say are bogus.

LIFESTYLE July 9

Viral TikTok video reveals what former CIA officer could and couldn’t tell boyfriends

In a viral TikTok video, a woman is sharing exactly how she could date while also working for the CIA. The former officer said she had to keep a tight lid on details of her job.

Israel July 4

Biden speaks with Netanyahu on latest Hamas ceasefire proposal

President Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Thursday to discuss Hamas’ response to a hostage and cease-fire deal which may be pivotal in ending the war.