Lead prosecutor on probe into John Brennan is removed from case, sources say
Maria Medetis Long, who was overseeing a criminal investigation into whether former CIA Director John Brennan lied to Congress is no longer assigned to the case.
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Maria Medetis Long, who was overseeing a criminal investigation into whether former CIA Director John Brennan lied to Congress is no longer assigned to the case.
The Trump administration has shut down the CIA World Factbook, and there's much lamenting about the demise of a free, trusted source many people used to check basic facts about countries.
Former CIA Director David Petraeus spoke at the Kyiv Security Forum on Friday, praising Ukraine's military and saying it has redefined modern warfare. Petraeus sat down with CBS News international reporter Aidan Stretch to discuss further.
CBS News contributor and former CIA assistant director for counterterrorism Joseph Zacks slammed Joe Kent's resignation as director of the National Counterterrorism Center. "What troubles me even more in [Kent's] resignation is that he in fact, in my opinion, put a segment of the United States citizenry in danger," Zacks said.
The family of retired FBI Agent Robert Levinson says justice is being served as the U.S. and Israel strike Iran. The U.S. government has concluded that he died while in Iranian custody after disappearing on March 9, 2007, during an unauthorized CIA mission. Levinson's son, Dan, joins "The Takeout" to weigh in on the ongoing situation in the Middle East.
The CIA had tracked Khamenei's location for several months before the strike that killed him, a person familiar with the matter tells CBS News.
As the U.S. deploys aircraft and warships to the Middle East, President Trump used his State of the Union address to issue a stern warning to Iran's leaders ahead of nuclear talks in Geneva on Thursday. Andrew Boyd, former chief of operations for the CIA Counterterrorism Mission Center, joins with analysis.
The CIA has released a new Mandarin-language recruitment video aimed at Chinese military officers, hoping to persuade those disenchanted with corruption to turn to the U.S.
Amid the mass protests in Iran, two sources have told CBS News at least 12,000 people have been killed in the regime's crackdown. President Trump spoke about how the U.S. plans to respond, telling "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil, "we will take very strong action" if Iran hangs protesters. CBS News contributor Joe Zacks, a former deputy assistant director of the CIA, breaks down what to know.
The White House is remaining open about what they say are "options" to acquire Greenland. Former CIA Director David Petraeus joins "The Takeout" to assess the Trump administration's interest in the Arctic territory.
President Trump says a recent U.S. strike took out a "big facility" linked to alleged drug boat operations in the Caribbean. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins with analysis.
The suspect in the National Guard shooting in Washington, D.C., served in a CIA-backed unit in Afghanistan before coming to the U.S. Elliot Ackerman, author and former intelligence officer who served in the same unit, joins "The Takeout" with more.
The FBI's Counterterrorism Division is planning to interview the six Democratic lawmakers who posted a video reminding members of the intelligence community and the military to refuse illegal orders. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga reports.
For more than half a century, Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist Seymour Hersh has found stories others missed. His career is now the subject of the upcoming Netflix documentary "Cover-Up." Director Laura Poitras joins "The Takeout" to discuss what went into making the film.
President Trump has authorized a plan for the CIA in Venezuela, according to a New York Times report. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata has more details.
A Global Strike Command spokesperson confirmed on Thursday that the U.S. flew three B-52 bomber jets near the coast of Venezuela. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis has more.
President Trump confirmed that he approved covert CIA operations in Venezuela as more U.S. troops are positioned near Puerto Rico in the Caribbean. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.
President Trump confirmed that he has authorized the CIA to go into Venezuela and conduct covert operations. Ed O'Keefe reports.
The Trump administration moved to give the CIA authority to conduct lethal operations in Venezuela. This comes amid repeated boat attacks by the U.S. in Venezuela. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
President Trump confirmed on Wednesday that he authorized a covert CIA operation in Venezuela amid stepped-up military activity against alleged drug boats near the country. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
President Trump and FBI Director Kash Patel held a news conference on Wednesday to announce new crime data. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more.
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is slashing her office's staff by roughly 40% — the latest major Trump-era change slated for the intelligence agency.
Part 1: All 12 living CIA directors share their passionate disagreements about the agency's past, its current mission, and its future | Part 2 |
The CIA chief "strongly supports" Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard's release of documents on Russian activity in 2016 — which sparked concerns about risks to sensitive sources and methods.
All 12 living CIA directors share their passionate disagreements about the agency's past, its current mission, and its future |