Intelligence

Political Fight Over Russian Bounty on US Troops Appears to Warp Intel Debate

Democrats suspect the White House is trying to paint the assessment as less solid than it is.

Katie Bo Williams, Defense One
July 1, 2020

Political Fight Over Russian Bounty on US Troops Appears to Warp Intel Debate

Democrats suspect the White House is trying to paint the assessment as less solid than it is.

Katie Bo Williams, Defense One
July 1, 2020

Two Ways to Stop Secrecy from Undermining US National Security

Keeping America safe in the 21st century means sharing more information with allies and partners. Here’s how to start.

McDaniel Wicker, Defense One
June 17, 2020

Was the Coronavirus Outbreak an Intelligence Failure?

Warnings about major disease outbreaks are supposed to come from national and international medical intelligence and surveillance agencies that most Americans have never heard of.

Erik J. Dahl, The Conversation
June 16, 2020

House Democrats Ask IC for Plans to Prevent Foreign Actors from Exploiting Racial Tensions

“Unfortunately, we know that foreign actors have historically sought to exploit tensions in American communities during times like these,” they wrote.

Courtney Bublé
June 11, 2020

New Intelligence Chief Takes Over as Community Has Altered Work Operations for Pandemic

Telework, staggered schedules and use of new technology are some of the ways intelligence officials are keeping themselves and the information they gather safe.

Courtney Bublé
May 28, 2020

Senate Intel Panel Advances Ratcliffe Nomination In Party-Line Vote

The former Texas prosecutor is a deeply controversial pick for the nation’s top spy.

Katie Bo Williams, Defense One
May 20, 2020

A ‘Mass Breakout’ of ISIS from Syrian Prisons Remains a Risk, Pentagon Watchdog Says

The coalition has had “little or no direct access” to the facilities since Turkey’s October invasion.

Katie Bo Williams, Defense One
May 14, 2020

Afghanistan To Resume ‘Offensive’ Actions Against Taliban In Blow To Peace Deal

How that will affect U.S. plans is anybody’s guess.

Katie Bo Williams, Defense One
May 13, 2020

Coronavirus Not Slowing Russian, Chinese Space Activities, US General Says

Meanwhile, the U.S. has delayed several launches amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Marcus Weisgerber, Defense One
May 13, 2020

FBI Got Everything It Asked for in DNC Investigation, Refuting ‘Missing Server’ Myth

New transcripts released by the House intelligence committee shed light on Russia’s interference in 2016 election.

Patrick Tucker, Defense One
May 11, 2020

Trump's Intelligence-Chief Nominee Vows to 'Speak Truth to Power'

GOP lawmakers are seeking to speed up Rep. John Ratcliffe’s nomination, but his careful answers did not appear to satisfy skeptics.

Katie Bo Williams
May 6, 2020

U.S. Intel Community Says Coronavirus Was Not Made In a Lab

The statement from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence comes after months of speculation and disinformation.

Patrick Tucker, Defense One
May 1, 2020

Weird Hours, Contractor Concerns: How the Intelligence Community Is Grappling with Coronavirus

Intelligence agencies are trying to adapt to social distancing guidelines, but that’s leaving many employees and contractors in limbo.

Patrick Tucker, Defense One
April 10, 2020

Trump Fires Intel IG, Taps White House Confidant for Pandemic Oversight Role

The president’s moves late Friday night underscore the vital role inspectors general play as agencies grapple with pandemic response and unprecedented federal spending.

Katherine McIntire Peters
April 4, 2020

Senator Calls on Administration to Offer Flexibilities on Security Clearance Adjudications for Coronavirus

Sen. Warner wants to ensure that coronavirus financial hardships don’t negatively impact intelligence community employees and contractors.

Courtney Bublé
March 12, 2020

New Bill Would Strengthen Protections for Whistleblowers Who Expose Classified Information

The legislation would make it so that a narrower group of people could be prosecuted for revealing such information.

Courtney Bublé
March 5, 2020

Experts Call for Reform of Vacancies Act Following Trump’s Intelligence Director Nomination

Acting DNIs can “risk our national security with extended unqualified leadership,” said one expert.

Courtney Bublé
March 3, 2020

China Has Increasing Sway in U.S. Science, JASON Report Says

Beijing is using better jobs at home, aggressive intelligence agencies, and a greater financial reach to influence American institutions.

Patrick Tucker, Defense One
December 17, 2019

Viewpoint: The FBI Needs to Be Reformed

The inspector general’s report identified real weaknesses, particularly with the policies and procedures that govern investigations of political campaigns.

Jack Goldsmith and Bob Bauer, The Atlantic
December 16, 2019

The Education Department is Investigating Foreign Influence at Two Prominent Universities

The agency wants detailed records of what the institutions received from the Russian, Chinese, Saudi Arabian and Qatar governments, as well as Huawei, ZTE and others.

Brandi Vincent
November 27, 2019

Intel and Defense IGs Reaffirm Commitment to Protecting Whistleblowers During 'Searing Time'

“Time will tell whether whistleblowers’ rights and protections will emerge from this period with the same legal, ethical, and moral strength they had previously,” one watchdog wrote.

Courtney Bublé
November 26, 2019

Keeping America safe in the 21st century means sharing more information with allies and partners. Here’s how to start.

Warnings about major disease outbreaks are supposed to come from national and international medical intelligence and surveillance agencies that most Americans have never heard of.

“Unfortunately, we know that foreign actors have historically sought to exploit tensions in American communities during times like these,” they wrote.

Telework, staggered schedules and use of new technology are some of the ways intelligence officials are keeping themselves and the information they gather safe.

The former Texas prosecutor is a deeply controversial pick for the nation’s top spy.

The coalition has had “little or no direct access” to the facilities since Turkey’s October invasion.

How that will affect U.S. plans is anybody’s guess.

Meanwhile, the U.S. has delayed several launches amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

New transcripts released by the House intelligence committee shed light on Russia’s interference in 2016 election.

GOP lawmakers are seeking to speed up Rep. John Ratcliffe’s nomination, but his careful answers did not appear to satisfy skeptics.

The statement from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence comes after months of speculation and disinformation.

Intelligence agencies are trying to adapt to social distancing guidelines, but that’s leaving many employees and contractors in limbo.

The president’s moves late Friday night underscore the vital role inspectors general play as agencies grapple with pandemic response and unprecedented federal spending.

Sen. Warner wants to ensure that coronavirus financial hardships don’t negatively impact intelligence community employees and contractors.

The legislation would make it so that a narrower group of people could be prosecuted for revealing such information.

Acting DNIs can “risk our national security with extended unqualified leadership,” said one expert.

Beijing is using better jobs at home, aggressive intelligence agencies, and a greater financial reach to influence American institutions.

The inspector general’s report identified real weaknesses, particularly with the policies and procedures that govern investigations of political campaigns.

The agency wants detailed records of what the institutions received from the Russian, Chinese, Saudi Arabian and Qatar governments, as well as Huawei, ZTE and others.

“Time will tell whether whistleblowers’ rights and protections will emerge from this period with the same legal, ethical, and moral strength they had previously,” one watchdog wrote.

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