CIA chief back in Middle East to push for Gaza hostage, cease-fire deal
CIA Director William Burns quietly traveled to the Middle East to again press the Biden administration's case for a hostage release deal between Hamas and Israel.
U.S. warns Russia against nuclear-capable anti-satellite weapon
The Biden administration recently issued direct warnings to the Russian government against deploying a nuclear-capable anti-satellite weapon, U.S. officials confirmed to CBS News.
CIA Director William Burns to travel to Cairo for further hostage talks
Hamas delivered a new set of terms for the hostage talks to the Qatari government days ago, according to multiple sources.
Biden to require assurances from countries regarding use of weapons in war
The move comes as the Biden administration faces pressure from top Democratic lawmakers to limit civilian casualties in the Gaza Strip.
Wray testifies on threat posed by Chinese hackers
Hackers backed by the Chinese government are targeting U.S. water treatment plants and electrical grids, FBI Director Christopher Wray told lawmakers.
CIA director to travel to Europe for fourth round of Gaza hostage talks
The CIA director will meet in France with the head of Israel's Mossad and the prime minister of Qatar.
U.S. warned Iran before attack that killed over 80 in Kerman, officials say
The U.S. warning about the Jan. 3 ISIS' terrorist strike was delivered over a week before dual suicide bombings took place.
CIA continues online campaign to recruit Russian spies, citing successes
A Kremlin spokesperson scoffed at the effort, noting that the social media platform X is banned in Russia.
U.S. renews terrorist designation of Houthi rebels amid Red Sea attacks
This comes as Iranian-backed Houthi rebels continue their attacks targeting commercial vessels in the Red Sea.
10 American detainees released in exchange for Maduro ally in deal with Venezuela
Ten Americans and a fugitive wanted by the U.S. have been released from Venezuelan custody in exchange for the release of a close ally of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
China showed "greater willingness" to influence 2022 elections, intel report says
The 21-page assessment said the Chinese government "tacitly approved efforts to try to influence a handful of midterm races" in 2022.
CIA boss meets Israeli spy chief in renewed bid to free Gaza hostages
CIA chief William Burns is meeting his Israeli counterpart and Qatar's leader in Europe in a renewed bid to secure the release of hostages still held in Gaza.
Documents with intelligence on Russian election interference still missing
Documents from a binder of highly sensitive intelligence related to Russia's interference in the 2016 presidential election went missing at the end of the Trump administration, two sources say.
Wife of American held hostage by the Taliban fears time is running out
In September, more than a year after he was imprisoned, the State Department determined that Ryan Corbett had been wrongfully detained by the Taliban.
CIA director returns to Qatar in push for broader hostage deal
The CIA director is visiting Doha, hoping to build on an existing agreement between Israel and Hamas that resulted in the release of dozens of hostages.