In warning about China, CIA director nominee praises technology but says human intelligence vital
CIA director nominee John Ratcliffe said the agency needs to focus on its mission in the face of growing challenges from ...
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Former Texas congressman vows to keep politics out of CIA as director
WASHINGTON — Former Texas congressman John Ratcliffe, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the CIA, vowed to make the ...
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Transition 2025: U.S. Foreign Policy on the Eve of Disruption
I examine what is happening with President-elect Donald Trump’s transition to the White House. This week: Donald Trump has ...
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The North Korean Card in Ukraine
North Korea's ever tightening embrace of Russia is one critical issue facing the incoming Trump administration.
The Secretary of Hard Problems
While the United States tries to spy on one of the hardest targets, Burns has also tried to reopen a dialogue with Beijing, ...
AI Mind Reading, Self-Flying Drones: Trump’s CIA Nominee Discloses Clients
John Ratcliffe, Donald Trump’s pick to lead the CIA, has worked for AI companies, defense contractors, and private equity since time in government.
7 takeaways from a jam-packed day of confirmation hearings for Trump's nominees
Pam Bondi was pressed about the 2020 election and Trump's influence over the Justice Department, while Marco Rubio struck a ...
How the CIA and Ukrainian intelligence secretly forged a deep partnership
The partnership, according to officials who spoke to ABC News, has been essential to Ukraine defending itself as Russia invaded almost three years ago.