CIA Assesses COVID-19 Lab Leak More Likely
The CIA now believes a lab leak is more likely the origin of COVID-19 than a natural origin, despite "low confidence" in its assessment, marking a significant shift in the agency's stance and raising concerns about the transparency of Chinese research practices.
CIA Assesses COVID-19 Lab Leak More Likely
The CIA now believes a lab leak is more likely the origin of COVID-19 than a natural origin, despite "low confidence" in its assessment, marking a significant shift in the agency's stance and raising concerns about the transparency of Chinese research practices.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Senate Confirms Ratcliffe as CIA Director
The Senate confirmed John Ratcliffe as CIA director on Thursday, 74-25, following his advocacy for a more aggressive, AI-focused agency less constrained by political biases; this appointment reflects Trump's long-standing skepticism towards intelligence agencies.
Senate Confirms Ratcliffe as CIA Director
The Senate confirmed John Ratcliffe as CIA director on Thursday, 74-25, following his advocacy for a more aggressive, AI-focused agency less constrained by political biases; this appointment reflects Trump's long-standing skepticism towards intelligence agencies.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Senate Confirms Ratcliffe as CIA Director Despite Democratic Concerns
The Senate confirmed John Ratcliffe as CIA director on Thursday by a 72-26 vote after Democrats delayed the process due to concerns over his impartiality, while Republicans touted it as a victory for national security.
Senate Confirms Ratcliffe as CIA Director Despite Democratic Concerns
The Senate confirmed John Ratcliffe as CIA director on Thursday by a 72-26 vote after Democrats delayed the process due to concerns over his impartiality, while Republicans touted it as a victory for national security.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Ratcliffe Confirmed as CIA Director Despite Past Scrutiny
John Ratcliffe, former DNI, was confirmed as CIA director on Thursday by a 74-25 Senate vote, after facing scrutiny over qualifications and loyalty to President Trump; his stated plans include addressing "wokeness" and technological shortcomings within the agency, and adopting a hawkish stance on Ch...
Ratcliffe Confirmed as CIA Director Despite Past Scrutiny
John Ratcliffe, former DNI, was confirmed as CIA director on Thursday by a 74-25 Senate vote, after facing scrutiny over qualifications and loyalty to President Trump; his stated plans include addressing "wokeness" and technological shortcomings within the agency, and adopting a hawkish stance on Ch...
Progress
44% Bias Score
Ratcliffe Testifies on CIA Restructuring Amidst Growing Global Threats
John Ratcliffe, nominated by President-elect Trump to lead the CIA, testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Wednesday, outlining plans to increase human intelligence gathering, depoliticize the agency, and aggressively counter threats from China and other nations.
Ratcliffe Testifies on CIA Restructuring Amidst Growing Global Threats
John Ratcliffe, nominated by President-elect Trump to lead the CIA, testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Wednesday, outlining plans to increase human intelligence gathering, depoliticize the agency, and aggressively counter threats from China and other nations.
Progress
44% Bias Score
CIA: COVID-19 Likely Originated from Wuhan Lab Leak
The CIA now assesses with "low confidence" that COVID-19 most likely originated from a laboratory leak in Wuhan, China, a shift driven by new leadership prioritizing the investigation and potentially impacting international relations.
CIA: COVID-19 Likely Originated from Wuhan Lab Leak
The CIA now assesses with "low confidence" that COVID-19 most likely originated from a laboratory leak in Wuhan, China, a shift driven by new leadership prioritizing the investigation and potentially impacting international relations.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Senate Confirms Ratcliffe as CIA Director
The U.S. Senate confirmed John Ratcliffe as CIA director with a 74-25 vote, making him the second Trump cabinet member; Ratcliffe previously served as Director of National Intelligence and has emphasized a less risk-averse CIA focused on covert operations and technological advancements to counter ad...
Senate Confirms Ratcliffe as CIA Director
The U.S. Senate confirmed John Ratcliffe as CIA director with a 74-25 vote, making him the second Trump cabinet member; Ratcliffe previously served as Director of National Intelligence and has emphasized a less risk-averse CIA focused on covert operations and technological advancements to counter ad...
Progress
44% Bias Score
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.
Progress
44% Bias Score
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.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Ratcliffe Transferred $400,000 in Campaign Funds to Himself and Wife
Former CIA director John Ratcliffe transferred over $400,000 in campaign funds to himself and his wife after leaving Congress using loopholes in campaign finance regulations; the FEC accepted all reports.
Ratcliffe Transferred $400,000 in Campaign Funds to Himself and Wife
Former CIA director John Ratcliffe transferred over $400,000 in campaign funds to himself and his wife after leaving Congress using loopholes in campaign finance regulations; the FEC accepted all reports.
Progress
64% Bias Score