Intel chief Dan Coats creates dedicated election security role
The newly created election threats executive (ETE), as the position will be known, will serve as Coats' main adviser on threats to election security
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Dan Coats on threats from China & North Korea
Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats provided lawmakers with an assessment of the current threats posed to the United States, some of which appear to be directly at odds with existing U.S. policy. Watch his opening statement.
Intel chiefs warn of Russia-China alliance
At least three key assessments offered by DNI Dan Coats appear to be directly at odds with existing U.S. policy
Global turbulence, emerging technologies pose intelligence challenges, new strategy says
The 2019 National Intelligence Strategy also mentions space as a key area of concern, alongside risks from cyberattacks and violent extremism
Infrastructure not compromised in midterms, says intel community
Russia, China and Iran all sought to influence American voters ahead of the 2018 midterm elections, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence said
Democratic senators request intel chief provide more information on Trump's claim about Chinese hacking
Trump told the United Nations that China was retaliating against his administration for the trade practices it had employed
Pence says China is engaged in "unprecedented effort" to influence Americans
"China wants a different American president," Pence says
DNI Dan Coats warns China cyber activities target U.S. state, local governments
China exploits our transparency and open society," Coats said during remarks at The Citadel
Ex-NSA chief says he never discussed collusion with Trump
In rare public remarks, ex-National Security Agency Director and Cyber Command chief Adm. Mike Rogers rejects reports Trump asked him to deny Russian collusion
Mark Warner on securing elections, combating disinformation: "We're not there yet"
On "Intelligence Matters" this week, the Senate Intelligence Committee's top Democrat, Sen. Mark Warner, said the executive branch is still not up to the task of protecting the country from information operations
Transcript: Sen. Mark Warner talks with Michael Morell on "Intelligence Matters" podcast, Aug. 28, 2018
The top Democrat on Senate Select Intelligence talked with Morell about topics ranging from the committee's Russia probe to the politicization of security clearances
Intelligence heads convene at White House briefing
Director of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen said that "our democracy is in the crosshairs"
Intel chiefs update on election interference
National Security Adviser John Bolton, Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats, FBI Director Christopher Wray and National Security Agency Director Paul Nakasone briefed the media on Russia's attempts to interfere in the U.S. election systems ahead of the 2018 midterm elections.
Former CIA leader on Facebook disinformation
Facebook announced on Tuesday it had removed 32 pages and accounts that sought to create political, racial and social divisions in the United States. CBS News senior national security contributor and former acting and deputy CIA director Michael Morell says the U.S. needs to defend itself with legislation and broad retaliatory sanctions aimed at crippling the Russian economy.
Intelligence chief says he meant no disrespect to Trump
DNI Dan Coats said some press coverage "mischaracterized" his intentions
Trump Helsinki comments backlash
President Trump backtracked this week on the statements he made a press conference in Helsinki, where he appeared to accept Russian President Putin's claims that his country did not meddle in the 2016 U.S. election. The comments were criticized on both sides of the aisle, but White House press secretary Sarah Sanders announced Thursday that Putin has been invited to Washington in the fall. Politico reporter and "Politico Playbook" co-author Daniel Lippman joins CBSN to discuss.
Second Trump-Putin summit planned
The White House says President Trump will invite Vladimir Putin to Washington this fall for a second official meeting between the leaders. The announcement came as a surprise to Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN to discuss the plans for a second summit and what was discussed in Helsinki.
Intel chief responds to Trump-Putin meeting
Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats says he doesn't think President Trump should have met with Vladimir Putin alone. He also said he was surprised to hear of Putin's invitation to meet with President Trump in Washington. CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
Dan Coats on Putin meeting
Three days after the private meeting between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats acknowledged he doesn't know what was agreed on by the two leaders. Coats also said he doesn't think the president should have met with Putin alone. CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues reports.
Coats says he doesn't know what happened in Trump-Putin meeting
The director of national intelligence has been front and center lately, seeming to contradict President Trump's assessment of Russian election meddling
Dan Coats reacts to news of Putin invite
Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats appeared surprised to learn of the White House's announcement that President Trump wants to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Washington this fall.
Coats has few details on Trump-Putin meeting
At the Aspen Security Forum, Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats discussed the Trump-Putin summit and the president's contradictory comments on Russian interference. Coats said he doesn't know what happened in the two leaders' private meeting.
Trump says he believes U.S. intel, but declines to say Putin lied
President Trump sat down with "CBS Evening News" anchor Jeff Glor after returning from his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin
Trump lashes out at former CIA director over criticism of Putin summit remarks
President Trump called John Brennan "a very bad guy" after Brennan denounced remarks that Mr. Trump made at a press conference as "nothing short of treasonous"
Trump on cyberattack warning
Last week, Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats warned that the country's digital infrastructure is "literally under attack." But in an interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor Jeff Glor, President Trump said he doesn't know if he agrees with the warning.
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