CIA

CIA Director Panetta Honors Two Spies

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - September 28, 2009

Leon Panetta gave out two prized Trailblazer Medals. more >>

Obama's Torture Probe Betrays the CIA’s Terrorist Hunters

By Mortimer Zuckerman - Opinion - September 8, 2009

Let history be history on “enhanced interrogations,” and let us be glad for their success. more >>

CIA Works to Limit Number of Contractors

By Alex Kingsbury - Nation & World - September 4, 2009

Government contractors are key (and controversial) players inside the world of intelligence. more >>

CIA Investigation Adds to Obama's Political Woes

Washington Whispers - August 28, 2009

President Obama is losing in his bid to heal politics. more >>

Obama Could Face Trouble Over CIA Investigation

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - August 27, 2009

Some think Holder's naming of a prosecutor will contaminate Obama's larger agenda. more >>

How the CIA Became Dangerously Dependent on Outside Contractors

By Allison Stanger - Opinion - August 27, 2009

It was not a conscious decision, but it has huge ramifications for national security and democracy. more >>

CIA Memo Reveals Flaws in Waterboarding's Legal Justification

By Alex Kingsbury - Nation & World - August 26, 2009

The memo shows the technique used didn't follow the legal guidelines for "enhanced interrogations." more >>

Is National Security Strife Another Bad Sign for Obama?

Opinion - August 25, 2009

Reported blowup over "torture" investigation suggests an administration shakeup could be near. more >>

The Obama National Security Team's Civil War

By Peter Roff - Peter Roff - August 25, 2009

Division in the national security ranks could leave the president with one more mess he doesn't need. more >>

Holder Names Prosecutor to Probe CIA Abuse Allegations

By Alex Kingsbury - Nation & World - August 24, 2009

The attorney general selects Assistant U.S. Attorney John Durham for the position. more >>

CIA: Panetta Secure as Director

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - August 18, 2009

The CIA is pushing back on rumors Panetta will leave at his one-year mark. more >>

CIA's Panetta Woos Congress

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - August 10, 2009

The CIA director has been working hard to improve relations with Congress. more >>

Why Congress and the CIA Clash, and Why That Hurts National Security

By Margaret Henoch - Opinion - August 3, 2009

Each side has its reasons, and its faults, that result in a relationship that hurts national security. more >>

The Right Reason to Shut Down the CIA's Bin Laden Assassination Program

By John Aloysius Farrell - John A. Farrell - July 14, 2009

The tough question that Congress needs to be asking is: Why didn’t it work? more >>

America Needs CIA Oversight Without Leaks

Letters and Comments - July 13, 2009

Brad of TX in response to Public Opinion: Should Congress Investigate the CIA? more >>

Is Pelosi Right: Should Congress Investigate the CIA?

Opinion - July 13, 2009

House Democrats are seeking an investigation into claims that the agency lied to Congress more >>

Democrats Call for Full Investigation of CIA Allegations

By Queenie Wong - Nation & World - July 10, 2009

Some accuse the CIA of misleading Congress multiple times over the past 8 years. more >>

CIA's Panetta, DNI Blair Must End Turf War and Switch Jobs

By Darrell Issa - Opinion - June 18, 2009

Each man is better suited to the other's role. more >>

Panetta's Focus on Chinese, Russian, and Arabic

By Paul Bedard and Alex Kingsbury - Washington Whispers - June 8, 2009

The CIA Director wants to increase the number of staff members who can speak a second language. more >>

Hoekstra: Pelosi Needs to Show Evidence the CIA Misled Her

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - May 26, 2009

The Michigan representative on national security, Guantánamo Bay, and Nancy Pelosi. more >>

Americans Split on Pelosi-CIA Controversy

Opinion - May 22, 2009

43-to-41 percent think it's likely the CIA misled the House speaker. more >>

Boehner: Pelosi Should Retract Her CIA Accusations and Apologize

By John Boehner - Opinion - May 19, 2009

Democrats' politicized moves send dangerous signals around the country and the world. more >>

Pelosi Says CIA Misled Congress on Use of Waterboarding

Nation & World - May 14, 2009

House speaker says the CIA and the Bush administration misrepresented torture tactics. more >>

CIA's Mansfield Moves Out of Press Office

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - May 1, 2009

CIA spokesman Mark Mansfield stepping aside to let new spy boss Leon Panetta pick his press aide. more >>

Vengeful Torture Crusade of Leahy and Levin Will Come to No Good

By Mary Kate Cary - Mary Kate Cary - April 27, 2009

What good comes from this? more >>