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Lioness Recap: Lie Craft

Trust is a luxury not afforded to CIA operatives, complicating relationships and decision-making.

The Diplomat Recap: The Job Has A Morally Repugnant Element

The bombing in Notting Hill has led to profound shifts in how characters relate to one another and their decision-making.

Owner of company that spied on Assange for the CIA was collaborating with Spain's secret service

Morales' collaboration with both CIA and CNI highlights serious international espionage concerns regarding Julian Assange.

Ex-C.I.A. Officer Who Spied for China Is Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison

A former C.I.A. officer was sentenced to 10 years for espionage involving classified information to China.

Former CIA officer sentenced to 10 years in prison for spying for China

Former CIA officer Alexander Yuk Ching Ma was sentenced to 10 years for conspiracy to deliver national defense information to China.

Ex-CIA officer jailed for 10 years after spying for China DW 09/12/2024

Former CIA officer sentenced for espionage against the U.S. involving classified information shared with Chinese agents.

Lioness Recap: Lie Craft

Trust is a luxury not afforded to CIA operatives, complicating relationships and decision-making.

The Diplomat Recap: The Job Has A Morally Repugnant Element

The bombing in Notting Hill has led to profound shifts in how characters relate to one another and their decision-making.

Owner of company that spied on Assange for the CIA was collaborating with Spain's secret service

Morales' collaboration with both CIA and CNI highlights serious international espionage concerns regarding Julian Assange.

Ex-C.I.A. Officer Who Spied for China Is Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison

A former C.I.A. officer was sentenced to 10 years for espionage involving classified information to China.

Former CIA officer sentenced to 10 years in prison for spying for China

Former CIA officer Alexander Yuk Ching Ma was sentenced to 10 years for conspiracy to deliver national defense information to China.

Ex-CIA officer jailed for 10 years after spying for China DW 09/12/2024

Former CIA officer sentenced for espionage against the U.S. involving classified information shared with Chinese agents.
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#venezuela

The Untold Story of Trump's Failed Attempt to Overthrow Venezuela's President

The Trump administration secretly attempted to oust Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro through a CIA hack, amidst domestic unrest and geopolitical tensions.

Venezuela says it arrested 6 foreigners allegedly involved in a plot to kill Maduro

Venezuelan officials arrested foreign citizens, alleging a CIA plot to assassinate President Maduro amidst rising tensions and recent U.S. sanctions.

Venezuela arrests 6 foreigners, including 3 Americans, allegedly involved in plot to kill president

Three foreign nationals were arrested in Venezuela for allegedly plotting to assassinate President Maduro, with accusations of CIA involvement and a strong U.S. denial.

US rejects claims of CIA involvement in alleged plot to kill Maduro after Venezuela arrests six

The U.S. categorically denies any involvement in alleged assassination plots against Maduro, amid rising tensions over Venezuela's recent disputed election.

The Untold Story of Trump's Failed Attempt to Overthrow Venezuela's President

The Trump administration secretly attempted to oust Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro through a CIA hack, amidst domestic unrest and geopolitical tensions.

Venezuela says it arrested 6 foreigners allegedly involved in a plot to kill Maduro

Venezuelan officials arrested foreign citizens, alleging a CIA plot to assassinate President Maduro amidst rising tensions and recent U.S. sanctions.

Venezuela arrests 6 foreigners, including 3 Americans, allegedly involved in plot to kill president

Three foreign nationals were arrested in Venezuela for allegedly plotting to assassinate President Maduro, with accusations of CIA involvement and a strong U.S. denial.

US rejects claims of CIA involvement in alleged plot to kill Maduro after Venezuela arrests six

The U.S. categorically denies any involvement in alleged assassination plots against Maduro, amid rising tensions over Venezuela's recent disputed election.
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Craig Unger on 'Den of Spies: Reagan, Carter, and the Secret History of the Treason That Stole the White House'

The book reveals hidden collusion between the U.S. government and Iran during the 1980 election that influenced American politics significantly.

Special Ops: Lioness' Season 2 Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Come Out?

Lioness explores the complexities of female CIA operatives balancing personal lives with the challenges of espionage.
#israel

Opinion | How America Can Stop a Mideast Missile War That Everyone Will Lose

Iran's military shortcomings reveal vulnerabilities amidst increasing tensions with Israel, highlighting the need for effective diplomatic strategies to mitigate conflict.

C.I.A. Homes In on Hamas Leadership, U.S. Officials Say

The CIA is collecting information on senior Hamas leaders and providing it to Israel for their war in Gaza.
A task force was created after the Hamas-led terror attacks on Israel to collect intelligence on Hamas' leadership.

Opinion | How America Can Stop a Mideast Missile War That Everyone Will Lose

Iran's military shortcomings reveal vulnerabilities amidst increasing tensions with Israel, highlighting the need for effective diplomatic strategies to mitigate conflict.

C.I.A. Homes In on Hamas Leadership, U.S. Officials Say

The CIA is collecting information on senior Hamas leaders and providing it to Israel for their war in Gaza.
A task force was created after the Hamas-led terror attacks on Israel to collect intelligence on Hamas' leadership.
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She Started an 8-Figure Business After Near-Death Experience | Entrepreneur

Emily Hikade transitioned from a career in the CIA to founding Petite Plume, driven by a desire to make a meaningful impact.
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CIA seeks more informants in China, Iran and North Korea

The CIA aims to attract more tipsters from authoritarian regimes by providing detailed online safety instructions in multiple languages.

Russian Gains, U.S. Aid, Kremlin Shakeup: State of the Ukraine War

Paul Kolbe has extensive experience in the intelligence field with roles in the CIA, BP, and Harvard University's Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs.

CIA seeks more informants in China, Iran and North Korea

The CIA aims to attract more tipsters from authoritarian regimes by providing detailed online safety instructions in multiple languages.

Russian Gains, U.S. Aid, Kremlin Shakeup: State of the Ukraine War

Paul Kolbe has extensive experience in the intelligence field with roles in the CIA, BP, and Harvard University's Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs.
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#sexual-assault

Ex-C.I.A. Officer Gets 30 Years for Drugging and Sexually Assaulting Women

Former C.I.A. officer Brian Jeffrey Raymond sentenced to 30 years for drugging and sexually assaulting over two dozen women during his service.

Ex-CIA officer sentenced to 30 years for drugging, sexually abusing women across countries

A CIA employee was sentenced to 30 years for drugging and sexually assaulting women, highlighting a disturbing pattern of abuse via dating apps.
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CIA officer who sexually assaulted dozens of women given 30-year sentence

A CIA officer was sentenced to 30 years for drugging and sexually assaulting over two dozen women in various countries.
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An ex-CIA officer gets 30 years for drugging, filming and assaulting dozens of women

A former CIA officer was sentenced to 30 years for drugging and sexually assaulting over two dozen women internationally.

Former CIA officer sentenced to 30 years for sexually assaulting scores of women

A former CIA officer was sentenced to 30 years for drugging and sexually assaulting multiple women over a decade.

Veteran CIA Officer Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Sexually Abusing Dozens of Women

A CIA officer was sentenced for drugging and sexually assaulting multiple women, showcasing severe misconduct and its life-altering impacts on victims.
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Ex-C.I.A. Officer Gets 30 Years for Drugging and Sexually Assaulting Women

Former C.I.A. officer Brian Jeffrey Raymond sentenced to 30 years for drugging and sexually assaulting over two dozen women during his service.

Ex-CIA officer sentenced to 30 years for drugging, sexually abusing women across countries

A CIA employee was sentenced to 30 years for drugging and sexually assaulting women, highlighting a disturbing pattern of abuse via dating apps.

CIA officer who sexually assaulted dozens of women given 30-year sentence

A CIA officer was sentenced to 30 years for drugging and sexually assaulting over two dozen women in various countries.

An ex-CIA officer gets 30 years for drugging, filming and assaulting dozens of women

A former CIA officer was sentenced to 30 years for drugging and sexually assaulting over two dozen women internationally.

Former CIA officer sentenced to 30 years for sexually assaulting scores of women

A former CIA officer was sentenced to 30 years for drugging and sexually assaulting multiple women over a decade.

Veteran CIA Officer Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Sexually Abusing Dozens of Women

A CIA officer was sentenced for drugging and sexually assaulting multiple women, showcasing severe misconduct and its life-altering impacts on victims.
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Freedom of the Press Foundation Urges Biden to Release Senate CIA Torture Report

President Biden has significant legal freedom during his term, leading to calls for declassification of sensitive documents.

Edward Johnson, C.I.A. Hero in Iran Hostage Crisis, Dies at 81

Edward B. Johnson played a crucial role in the CIA's rescue of diplomats during the Iran hostage crisis, passing away at 81.
His identity remained anonymous until 2022 despite his significant contributions to one of the CIA's most notable operations.

A veteran CIA officer reached up a colleague's skirt and forcibly kissed her in front of co-workers, prosecutors allege in sexual misconduct case

The CIA faces scrutiny over sexual misconduct, revealing a failure in accountability despite promises to address the issue.
#mi6

MI6 and CIA chiefs warn 'stability' is 'under threat in a way we haven't seen since the Cold War' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

CIA and MI6 heads publicly discussed global threats, highlighting unprecedented challenges to international order since the Cold War.

Spy Chiefs of the C.I.A. and MI6 Convene, on a Couch and for a Crowd

Ukraine's Kursk offensive reveals vulnerabilities in Russia's military and challenges Putin's narrative in the ongoing war.

CIA chief says Ukraine's incursion into Russia unnerved Moscow elites

Ukraine's military operations are causing significant concern among Russian elites about the future of the war.

MI6 and CIA chiefs warn 'stability' is 'under threat in a way we haven't seen since the Cold War' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

CIA and MI6 heads publicly discussed global threats, highlighting unprecedented challenges to international order since the Cold War.

Spy Chiefs of the C.I.A. and MI6 Convene, on a Couch and for a Crowd

Ukraine's Kursk offensive reveals vulnerabilities in Russia's military and challenges Putin's narrative in the ongoing war.

CIA chief says Ukraine's incursion into Russia unnerved Moscow elites

Ukraine's military operations are causing significant concern among Russian elites about the future of the war.
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#havana-syndrome

NIH halts study into Havana Syndrome over 'coercion'

NIH halted the Havana Syndrome study due to ethical violations concerning participant coercion.

F.B.I. Releases Redacted Report on Havana Syndrome

The F.B.I. report suggests Havana syndrome is linked to social contagion, not hostile actions, leading to controversy and skepticism in official circles.

NIH halts study into Havana Syndrome over 'coercion'

NIH halted the Havana Syndrome study due to ethical violations concerning participant coercion.

F.B.I. Releases Redacted Report on Havana Syndrome

The F.B.I. report suggests Havana syndrome is linked to social contagion, not hostile actions, leading to controversy and skepticism in official circles.
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CIA: Plot sought to kill 'huge number' at Swift Vienna show DW 08/29/2024

Taylor Swift's Vienna concerts were canceled due to a thwarted terrorist plot targeting concertgoers, confirmed by US intelligence.

Suspects in Foiled Plot to Attack Taylor Swift Shows Aimed to Kill Tens of Thousands': CIA Official

The CIA thwarted a major plot to attack Taylor Swift's concerts, saving potentially tens of thousands of lives.

CIA reveals planned attack on Taylor Swift Vienna show was intended to kill thousands

A foiled plot to attack Taylor Swift concerts was disrupted by CIA intelligence, leading to arrests and cancellations of three shows.

CIA: Plot sought to kill 'huge number' at Swift Vienna show DW 08/29/2024

A plot to attack Taylor Swift's Vienna concert was uncovered, leading to the event's cancellation and arrests, showcasing significant risks at large gatherings.

CIA official: Suspects in foiled plot to attack Taylor Swift shows aimed to kill 'tens of thousands'

A foiled terrorist plot targeting Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna was disrupted by CIA intelligence, preventing a potential mass casualty event.

Taylor Swift concert terror plot intended to kill 'tens of thousands of people': CIA official

A CIA deputy director confirmed a terrorist plot aimed at Taylor Swift's Vienna shows intended to kill many, including Americans.

CIA: Plot sought to kill 'huge number' at Swift Vienna show DW 08/29/2024

Taylor Swift's Vienna concerts were canceled due to a thwarted terrorist plot targeting concertgoers, confirmed by US intelligence.

Suspects in Foiled Plot to Attack Taylor Swift Shows Aimed to Kill Tens of Thousands': CIA Official

The CIA thwarted a major plot to attack Taylor Swift's concerts, saving potentially tens of thousands of lives.

CIA reveals planned attack on Taylor Swift Vienna show was intended to kill thousands

A foiled plot to attack Taylor Swift concerts was disrupted by CIA intelligence, leading to arrests and cancellations of three shows.

CIA: Plot sought to kill 'huge number' at Swift Vienna show DW 08/29/2024

A plot to attack Taylor Swift's Vienna concert was uncovered, leading to the event's cancellation and arrests, showcasing significant risks at large gatherings.

CIA official: Suspects in foiled plot to attack Taylor Swift shows aimed to kill 'tens of thousands'

A foiled terrorist plot targeting Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna was disrupted by CIA intelligence, preventing a potential mass casualty event.

Taylor Swift concert terror plot intended to kill 'tens of thousands of people': CIA official

A CIA deputy director confirmed a terrorist plot aimed at Taylor Swift's Vienna shows intended to kill many, including Americans.
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#ukraine

Russia is going to have a tough time trying to take Kursk back from Ukraine, says CIA deputy director

Ukraine's August 6 offensive into Kursk represents a strategic shift, creating a difficult challenge for Russia to reclaim lost territory.

EU Raises Concerns Over Kosovo's Move Banning Dinar Use, Urges 'Sufficient' Transition Period

Russia's war against Ukraine has eroded Putin's grip on power and weakened the Russian military.
CIA Director William Burns urges US lawmakers to provide weapons and equipment to Ukraine for geopolitical and industry benefits.

Russia is going to have a tough time trying to take Kursk back from Ukraine, says CIA deputy director

Ukraine's August 6 offensive into Kursk represents a strategic shift, creating a difficult challenge for Russia to reclaim lost territory.

EU Raises Concerns Over Kosovo's Move Banning Dinar Use, Urges 'Sufficient' Transition Period

Russia's war against Ukraine has eroded Putin's grip on power and weakened the Russian military.
CIA Director William Burns urges US lawmakers to provide weapons and equipment to Ukraine for geopolitical and industry benefits.
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RFK Jr. Endorsed Donald Trump

Jefferson Morley's insights on CIA knowledge surrounding JFK's assassination reshapes public perceptions of this pivotal moment in American history.
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Qatar's intelligence chief receives CIA award for security cooperation

Abdullah bin Mohammed al-Khulaifi has been awarded the George Tenet medal for enhancing US-Qatar intelligence cooperation.

Then-President Trump Reportedly Authorized the CIA To Use Chinese Social Media Against Its Government

Trump authorized CIA to use Chinese social media against Xi Jinping's government in 2019.
CIA created a team to spread negative narratives about Chinese government on social media and news outlets.

C.I.A. Computer Engineer Who Leaked Secrets Is Sentenced to 40 Years

Former CIA employee Joshua Schulte has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for leaking classified information to WikiLeaks.
Schulte's actions were described as a 'digital Pearl Harbor' and caused significant damage to national security.

Qatar's intelligence chief receives CIA award for security cooperation

Abdullah bin Mohammed al-Khulaifi has been awarded the George Tenet medal for enhancing US-Qatar intelligence cooperation.

Then-President Trump Reportedly Authorized the CIA To Use Chinese Social Media Against Its Government

Trump authorized CIA to use Chinese social media against Xi Jinping's government in 2019.
CIA created a team to spread negative narratives about Chinese government on social media and news outlets.

C.I.A. Computer Engineer Who Leaked Secrets Is Sentenced to 40 Years

Former CIA employee Joshua Schulte has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for leaking classified information to WikiLeaks.
Schulte's actions were described as a 'digital Pearl Harbor' and caused significant damage to national security.
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Wall Street Journal Scoop Finally Reveals Who Blew Up Nord Stream Pipeline

Ukrainian divers reportedly sabotaged Nord Stream pipelines despite President Zelensky's later withdrawal of support.

Tucker Carlson Says the CIA Created Bitcoin

Tucker Carlson believes Bitcoin is a creation of the CIA but still admires it.

CIA AI director Lakshmi Raman claims the agency is taking a 'thoughtful approach' to AI | TechCrunch

AI is integral to the CIA's operations, driven by a balance of human and machine collaboration.
#khalid-shaikh-mohammed

Psychologist Who Waterboarded C.I.A. Prisoners Defends Method's Use in 9/11 Case

The article delves into the methods the CIA employed to explain how Khalid Shaikh Mohammed endured waterboarding 183 times, offering different perspectives on his ability to withstand the technique.

C.I.A. Violently Cut Off 9/11 Suspect When He Tried to Talk About Attacks

Khalid Shaikh Mohammed confessed to planning the 9/11 attacks during questioning.
CIA punished Mohammed for discussing 9/11 attacks instead of focusing on Al Qaeda's future plans.

Psychologist Who Waterboarded C.I.A. Prisoners Defends Method's Use in 9/11 Case

The article delves into the methods the CIA employed to explain how Khalid Shaikh Mohammed endured waterboarding 183 times, offering different perspectives on his ability to withstand the technique.

C.I.A. Violently Cut Off 9/11 Suspect When He Tried to Talk About Attacks

Khalid Shaikh Mohammed confessed to planning the 9/11 attacks during questioning.
CIA punished Mohammed for discussing 9/11 attacks instead of focusing on Al Qaeda's future plans.
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Microsoft Deploys Powerful New AI Completely Disconnected From the Internet

Microsoft develops air-gapped AI model for US intelligence agencies to analyze top-secret data safely.

CIA warns 'Ukraine is running out of ammunition' as Russia could be close to a breakthrough

Ukraine needs urgent military support
US Congress is delaying further military aid
#joshua-schulte

CIA leaker Josh Schulte to serve 40 years after 'offending' judge by comparing NYC jail to Nazi camp

Former CIA computer analyst Joshua Schulte received a 40-year sentence for leaking government hacking tools and possessing child pornography.
Schulte compared his conditions at a New York City lockup to Nazi concentration camps, offending the judge.

Former CIA engineer gets 40 years for giving agency's hacking secrets to WikiLeaks

Former CIA software engineer sentenced to 40 years in prison for theft of classified information and possession of child sexual abuse images.
The leak revealed CIA's hacking operations and attempts to turn smart devices into listening devices.
Schulte called his prison conditions a 'torture cage' and accused the government of seeking vengeance rather than justice.

CIA leaker Josh Schulte to serve 40 years after 'offending' judge by comparing NYC jail to Nazi camp

Former CIA computer analyst Joshua Schulte received a 40-year sentence for leaking government hacking tools and possessing child pornography.
Schulte compared his conditions at a New York City lockup to Nazi concentration camps, offending the judge.

Former CIA engineer gets 40 years for giving agency's hacking secrets to WikiLeaks

Former CIA software engineer sentenced to 40 years in prison for theft of classified information and possession of child sexual abuse images.
The leak revealed CIA's hacking operations and attempts to turn smart devices into listening devices.
Schulte called his prison conditions a 'torture cage' and accused the government of seeking vengeance rather than justice.
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Invisible Ink: At the CIA's Creative Writing Group - The Paris Review

The CIA has a creative writing group called Invisible Ink that invites guest speakers.
The author was unsure why they were invited and speculated on possible reasons.

CIA accused of hiding records on paying to bury COVID lab leak report

An offshoot of the conservative Heritage Foundation is suing the Central Intelligence Agency, accusing it of withholding records detailing payoffs to analysts in order to bury findings that a lab leak was the most likely explanation for the COVID-19 pandemic.

American Spies Confront a New, Formidable China

WASHINGTON-Beijing's spycatchers all but blinded the U.S. in China a decade ago when they systematically rounded up a network of Chinese agents working for the CIA.

How CIA interference with the 'Spies Who Lie' letter made Biden the president

Former CIA director Gina Haspel was aware of a letter claiming Hunter Biden's laptop was Russian disinformation, impacting the 2020 election outcome.

Shattered by Montreal Mind-Control Experiments, but Undeterred in a Suit

A class-action lawsuit alleges the CIA funded life-altering psychiatric experiments at McGill University in Montreal.

Russia says US journalist Evan Gershkovich to face trial for CIA work'

The Wall Street Journal rejects false charges against journalist Evan Gershkovich who has been in custody since March 2023.

U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich to be tried on espionage charges in Russia

American journalist Evan Gershkovich faces spying charges in Russia for alleged CIA involvement.

US journalist imprisoned in Russia to stand trial on espionage charges

Russian authorities accuse Wall Street Journal journalist Evan Gershkovich of spying for the CIA regarding military equipment facility in Sverdlovsk region.
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