Senate Confirms Ratcliffe as CIA Director
John Ratcliffe, former Director of National Intelligence and Texas congressman, was confirmed as CIA director by the Senate with a 74-25 bipartisan vote on Thursday, following a Democratic delay, making him the second Trump cabinet appointee confirmed this week.
Senate Confirms Ratcliffe as CIA Director
John Ratcliffe, former Director of National Intelligence and Texas congressman, was confirmed as CIA director by the Senate with a 74-25 bipartisan vote on Thursday, following a Democratic delay, making him the second Trump cabinet appointee confirmed this week.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Revokes Security Clearances of Bolton and Intelligence Officials
President Trump issued an executive order on Monday revoking the security clearances of former national security advisor John Bolton and 51 intelligence officials who signed a letter in 2020 expressing concerns about emails found on Hunter Biden's laptop, alleging they manipulated the 2020 election.
Trump Revokes Security Clearances of Bolton and Intelligence Officials
President Trump issued an executive order on Monday revoking the security clearances of former national security advisor John Bolton and 51 intelligence officials who signed a letter in 2020 expressing concerns about emails found on Hunter Biden's laptop, alleging they manipulated the 2020 election.
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56% Bias Score
Release of French Agents from Burkina Faso After Moroccan Mediation
Four French intelligence agents, detained in Burkina Faso since November 29, 2023, were released on December 18, 2024, following successful Moroccan mediation, signifying a potential thaw in Franco-Burkinabe relations.
Release of French Agents from Burkina Faso After Moroccan Mediation
Four French intelligence agents, detained in Burkina Faso since November 29, 2023, were released on December 18, 2024, following successful Moroccan mediation, signifying a potential thaw in Franco-Burkinabe relations.
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40% Bias Score
China's Espionage in Taiwan: Criminal Gangs Used in Sharp Rise of Arrests
China's State Security Ministry is employing criminal gangs and shell companies to gather intelligence on Taiwan's defenses, leading to 64 espionage arrests in 2023—a sharp increase from previous years—with half involving current or former Taiwanese military personnel.
China's Espionage in Taiwan: Criminal Gangs Used in Sharp Rise of Arrests
China's State Security Ministry is employing criminal gangs and shell companies to gather intelligence on Taiwan's defenses, leading to 64 espionage arrests in 2023—a sharp increase from previous years—with half involving current or former Taiwanese military personnel.
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40% Bias Score
WWII SOE Veteran Noreen Riols Dies at 98
Noreen Riols, a 98-year-old WWII SOE veteran, died recently; her role involved testing trainee spies' discretion in Bournemouth hotels, revealing the rigorous vetting process and the lasting impact of wartime secrecy.
WWII SOE Veteran Noreen Riols Dies at 98
Noreen Riols, a 98-year-old WWII SOE veteran, died recently; her role involved testing trainee spies' discretion in Bournemouth hotels, revealing the rigorous vetting process and the lasting impact of wartime secrecy.
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24% Bias Score
Iran's Ministry of Intelligence: Global Operations and the Axis of Resistance
Steven R. Ward's "Iran's Ministry of Intelligence" details Iran's intelligence operations from 1979 to the 2024 war with Hamas, revealing MOIS's global reach, involvement in assassinations, cyber warfare, and the creation of an "axis of resistance" to counter Israel, highlighting increasing cooperat...
Iran's Ministry of Intelligence: Global Operations and the Axis of Resistance
Steven R. Ward's "Iran's Ministry of Intelligence" details Iran's intelligence operations from 1979 to the 2024 war with Hamas, revealing MOIS's global reach, involvement in assassinations, cyber warfare, and the creation of an "axis of resistance" to counter Israel, highlighting increasing cooperat...
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36% Bias Score
Trump Bypasses Security Vetting for White House Officials
President Trump issued an executive order granting temporary security clearances to incoming White House officials without completing standard background checks, citing a backlog partly due to his administration's delayed cooperation with the transition process, raising national security concerns am...
Trump Bypasses Security Vetting for White House Officials
President Trump issued an executive order granting temporary security clearances to incoming White House officials without completing standard background checks, citing a backlog partly due to his administration's delayed cooperation with the transition process, raising national security concerns am...
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Ratcliffe Vows Political Neutrality at CIA Confirmation Hearing
John Ratcliffe, nominated by President-elect Trump to lead the CIA, promised senators he would not impose political litmus tests on agency employees or prioritize loyalty to Trump over country, addressing concerns about potential politicization of the agency.
Ratcliffe Vows Political Neutrality at CIA Confirmation Hearing
John Ratcliffe, nominated by President-elect Trump to lead the CIA, promised senators he would not impose political litmus tests on agency employees or prioritize loyalty to Trump over country, addressing concerns about potential politicization of the agency.
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36% Bias Score
Leaked Documents Reveal Hamas Plan, State Actor Involvement, and Dispute Over Israeli Leadership's Knowledge
New details in the leaked documents scandal reveal a Hamas plan to psychologically pressure Israel, a state actor's involvement in an attack, and a dispute over whether the Israeli political leadership was fully informed. A non-commissioned officer, Ari Rosenfeld, faces legal action for leaking the ...
Leaked Documents Reveal Hamas Plan, State Actor Involvement, and Dispute Over Israeli Leadership's Knowledge
New details in the leaked documents scandal reveal a Hamas plan to psychologically pressure Israel, a state actor's involvement in an attack, and a dispute over whether the Israeli political leadership was fully informed. A non-commissioned officer, Ari Rosenfeld, faces legal action for leaking the ...
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36% Bias Score
Germany indicts three for spying for China
Three individuals were indicted in Germany on Thursday for allegedly spying for China's Ministry of State Security, gathering intelligence on German military technology from 2017-2024, including data on boat engines and military drones, highlighting concerns about Chinese espionage.
Germany indicts three for spying for China
Three individuals were indicted in Germany on Thursday for allegedly spying for China's Ministry of State Security, gathering intelligence on German military technology from 2017-2024, including data on boat engines and military drones, highlighting concerns about Chinese espionage.
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40% Bias Score
Italy Denies SpaceX Deal, Security Chief Resigns
The Italian government denied reports of a SpaceX deal for encrypted communication systems, stating that contacts are standard practice, while the head of Italian security services resigned, prompting opposition calls for parliamentary clarification.
Italy Denies SpaceX Deal, Security Chief Resigns
The Italian government denied reports of a SpaceX deal for encrypted communication systems, stating that contacts are standard practice, while the head of Italian security services resigned, prompting opposition calls for parliamentary clarification.
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Five Eyes Alliance Weathers Trump's Storm, but Faces Uncertain Future
During Donald Trump's first term, the Five Eyes intelligence alliance, composed of the US, Canada, UK, Australia, and New Zealand, faced concerns about his behavior towards intelligence agencies, but ultimately maintained cooperation due to shared understanding of the alliance's importance; however,...
Five Eyes Alliance Weathers Trump's Storm, but Faces Uncertain Future
During Donald Trump's first term, the Five Eyes intelligence alliance, composed of the US, Canada, UK, Australia, and New Zealand, faced concerns about his behavior towards intelligence agencies, but ultimately maintained cooperation due to shared understanding of the alliance's importance; however,...
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44% Bias Score