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George Cave, a veteran intelligence operative who played a role in covert arms-for-hostages exchanges during the Iran-Contra era, has passed away at age 97.
Charles S. Faddis, a former C.I.A. officer who became an outspoken critic of the agency and a leader in the election-denial movement in Pennsylvania, has died at 68.
A court has blocked the attempted firings of 19 intelligence officers from the C.I.A. and Office of the Director of National Intelligence. These officers had been involved in diversity initiatives at the beginning of the second Trump administration.
John Stockwell, a former covert operative who wrote a tell-all book about the C.I.A. that the agency sought to suppress, has died at the age of 88.
A federal judge has ruled that David Rush, a CIA employee, must remain in detention after being accused of creating a fake spy program. US officials allege that Mr. Rush funneled millions in federal funds to himself through this scheme.
The United States is reportedly preparing an indictment against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro, coinciding with an unusual and historic visit by the CIA director to Cuba. This diplomatic activity occurs amidst a severe crisis on the island, including fuel shortages.
Mexican authorities announced that two US federal agents, reportedly from the CIA, who died in a crash were not authorized to participate in any operations on Mexican soil. The agents were allegedly involved in a drug lab raid.
Energy Secretary Sharon Garin stated that Iran's agreement to grant safe passage for Philippine-bound energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz is a government 'risk management' strategy to secure the country's oil supply.
Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, called “El Mencho,” died after a shootout in his home state of Jalisco as the Mexican military tried to capture him.
President Trump signed an executive order officially changing the name of Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America,’ triggering immediate diplomatic pushback from Canadian leaders. The move has been widely criticized as a politically symbolic escalation amid broader trade and border disputes between the two nations.
The C.I.A. has set up a secret task force to direct more financial, human, and technical resources towards Cuba, aiming to create divisions among the Cuban political elite as the Trump administration increases pressure on Havana.
OpenAI has reportedly proposed offering a 5% equity stake to the Trump administration, as former CIA Director John Brennan sues the administration to preserve investigation records. These developments occur while the Trump administration faces lawsuits over Medicaid work rules and continues its crackdown on 'birth tourism'.
A San Francisco company that purchased the solution to an unsolved code within the Kryptos sculpture at the C.I.A. grounds plans to turn it into an online challenge.
David Rush, a long-serving CIA officer, was arrested with gold and reportedly had prior contact with Stephen A. Feinberg, a former No. 2 Pentagon official, during the Trump administration.
A CNN report alleged that the CIA "facilitated" the assassination of a Sinaloa Cartel operative in Mexico, prompting strong denials from both US and Mexican officials. Both governments rejected claims of a secret US assassination campaign against cartels, despite the report detailing CIA involvement in deadly attacks.
The fatal crash in northern Mexico that killed two C.I.A. officers has raised questions about authorization and sovereignty, while also underscoring the long-standing and sensitive security partnership between the U.S. and Mexico.
The C.I.A. has been providing small weapons to pro-American Iranian Kurdish forces in Iraq as part of a covert program, preparing them for a potential incursion into Iran.
Former Afghan 'Zero Units' who fought for the C.I.A. are living in fear in the U.S. after a shooting in Washington, D.C., brought their precarious immigration status to light, exposing a hidden aspect of America's war.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe reportedly traveled to Moscow for meetings with Russian officials, a visit that sparked media speculation and denials from Russia regarding specific talks. This unannounced trip occurred amidst growing concerns of escalation between the two nations.
James Woolsey, who served as the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) under President Bill Clinton, has passed away at the age of 84. His tenure at the CIA was marked by significant challenges and controversies.
The C.I.A. is undergoing a reorganization to prioritize cyberoperations, with Director John Ratcliffe stating the agency will take “smart risks” while ensuring human oversight of artificial intelligence.
A top Pentagon official, Stephen A. Feinberg, reportedly worked closely with David Rush, a CIA employee later found with gold bars, on a highly classified China spying program.
A former high-ranking CIA official has been arrested after authorities discovered an estimated $40 million in stolen gold bars and cash at his home. He is accused of stealing the gold from the government during his tenure.
Mexican officials have disclosed that four foreigners, not two as previously reported, were present during a counter-drug operation in northern Mexico where a crash resulted in the deaths of two men later identified as CIA officers.
Mexico's president has ordered an investigation into a suspected CIA operation in Chihuahua after two alleged CIA officers died in a vehicle crash following a counter-drug raid. The incident has raised questions about foreign intelligence activities on Mexican soil.
The killing of Iran’s supreme leader and other top Iranian officials came after close intelligence sharing between the United States and Israel, according to people familiar with the operation.
The CIA has retracted reports previously flagged for bias, with former officials arguing the documents reflected past administration priorities rather than shoddy work.