CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Brussels to meet with EU foreign policy and intelligence officials. The purpose of the visit was to reaffirm Washington's commitment to intelligence sharing amid European concerns about US foreign policy.
The State Department's Bureau of Intelligence and Research expressed doubts about Putin's readiness for negotiations, while the CIA offered a more optimistic assessment. This divergence was reflected in the daily briefing for the US leader.
The administration of US President Donald Trump has authorized the CIA to conduct covert operations in Venezuela to remove Nicolas Maduro. The authorization allows for the elimination of top government officials and a wide range of actions in the Caribbean.
The Trump administration has prepared a classified legal opinion justifying lethal strikes against a wide range of drug cartels. The opinion argues that the president has the right to authorize such actions because the cartels' activities pose an immediate threat to the safety of Americans.
The document states that Biden arrived in Kyiv for public speeches, not to discuss substantive issues with Ukrainian officials.
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US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard revealed the name of a covert CIA agent, causing concern and tension with the CIA leadership. This was another episode in the conflict between Gabbard and CIA Director John Ratcliffe.
US President Donald Trump announced his intention to rename the Department of Defense to "Department of Offense" or "Department of War. " This would require the approval of the US Congress.
The Trump administration released a massive batch of previously classified documents regarding the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. This occurred amid American demands for access to Jeffrey Epstein's files, raising suspicions online.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has launched criminal investigations into former CIA Director John Brennan and ex-FBI Director James Comey. The investigations concern alleged violations related to previous government investigations into Russian interference in the 2016 US presidential election.
A declassified CIA document, released at the order of John Ratcliffe, questions the work of intelligence agencies regarding Russian interference in the 2016 election. It cites shortcomings in the 2017 intelligence assessment, which concluded that the Russian government helped Trump win.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe stated that thanks to US strikes, Iran's only metal processing plant was destroyed, setting Tehran's nuclear program back years. Most of the enriched uranium remains under the rubble at facilities in Isfahan and Fordow.
A young Syrian man is accused of supporting a terrorist group and assisting in planning a thwarted attack on Taylor Swift's concert in Vienna. He helped the suspect with translating bomb-making instructions and joining ISIS.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe stated that Iran's nuclear program has been seriously damaged due to targeted US strikes on Iranian infrastructure. According to him, key Iranian nuclear facilities have been destroyed and their restoration will take several years.
SBU Head Vasyl Maliuk spoke about cooperation with foreign partners, noting that they do not dominate but often learn from the Security Service, yet provide significant assistance. He emphasized mutual respect and cooperation, comparing some partners to combat brethren.
The FBI has uncovered about 14,000 pages of classified documents about the 1963 assassination of President Kennedy. This was in response to Donald Trump's decree to declassify all case files.
Scott Bessent became the new U. S. Treasury Secretary with 68 votes in favor in the Senate. His economic plan envisages a reduction in the budget deficit, GDP growth, and an increase in oil production.
The CIA has concluded that COVID-19 most likely originated from a leak at the Wuhan laboratory. The agency reached this conclusion with a low degree of confidence, echoing the position of the FBI and the U.S. Department of Energy.
The CIA has presented an updated analysis that supports the theory of the laboratory origin of COVID-19. The agency based its conclusions on new data on the working conditions of laboratories in Wuhan before the start of the pandemic.
John Ratcliffe became the new CIA director after a vote in the US Senate with a result of 74 in favor and 25 against. Democrats expressed concerns about his political impartiality.
The 45th President of the United States, Donald Trump, has presented a list of 23 candidates for key positions in his future administration. The nominees include Marco Rubio for Secretary of State and Robert Kennedy Jr. for Secretary of Health.
U. S. lawmakers have instructed the heads of intelligence agencies to submit a report on the consequences of a possible cessation of assistance to Ukraine. The report is to assess the impact on the course of the war and threats from potential US adversaries.
A joint intelligence service at the EU level is unrealistic, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala said.
Venezuelan authorities arrested 19 people, including 7 Americans, on suspicion of plotting to destabilize the country. The Minister of the Interior accuses the CIA, DEA and CNI of Spain of coordinating the plot without providing evidence.
The CIA has launched a new campaign to recruit informants in China, Iran, and North Korea through social media. The agency seeks to contact disgruntled citizens of these countries to obtain intelligence.
Negotiations on a ceasefire in Gaza will continue in Doha. The death toll in the enclave has exceeded 40,000 over the 10 months of conflict, and Israel continues military operations.
US President Joe Biden announced the exchange of 24 prisoners between the US and Russia, including Americans and Russians. The exchange took place with the participation of Germany, Poland, Slovenia, Norway, and Turkey.
The brutal Russian invasion of Ukraine has provided US intelligence agencies with a rare opportunity to recruit angry Kremlin spies who are waging war, openly appealing to disgruntled Russians to grant them access to information that is useful to the United States.
Israel, the CIA and Qatar should resume negotiations in Europe for the release of hostages held by Hamas.
CIA chief William Burns visits Israel for talks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other officials amid efforts to bring about a cease-fire in Gaza and a possible hostage exchange.
