Central Intelligence Agency

FBI arrests CIA contractor for allegedly leaking secret defense, Middle East intel to journalist

Brinksman is accused of sharing information from at least five top secret reports, including material that “reasonably could be expected to cause exceptionally grave damage to national security."

OCTOBER 26, 2026|ByGOLDIE KATZ

The seal of the Central Intelligence Agency is shown at the entrance of the CIA headquarters in McLean, Virginia, US, September 24, 2022.

CIA Director John L. Ratcliffe speaks as US President Donald Trump (L) looks on during a news conference in James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House on April 06, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Iran unwilling to make nuclear concessions, CIA director warns, citing US intel - report

According to Axios, US President Donald Trump was among the officials warned in a series of meetings leading up to Trump's announcement of a deal between Washington and Tehran.

JUNE 16, 2026|ByGOLDIE KATZ

An illustrative image of artificial intelligence.

Former CIA chief tech officer warns: ‘AI needs security now to avoid the Internet's fate’

“We can't build artificial intelligence (AI) with the same mistakes with which we created the Internet,” former CIA chief tech officer Bob Flores said at the Tel Aviv Cyberweek on Tuesday.

JANUARY 28, 2026|ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN

CIA intelligence made capture of Venezuela's Maduro by US forces 'seamless,' official says

According to the official, the CIA had a small team operating covertly on the ground in Venezuela since August, and was able to provide “extraordinary insights” into Maduro’s life patterns.

JANUARY 3, 2026|ByIDAN KWELLER

Iranian cyberwarfare officer led double life, spied for CIA, 'Atlantic' investigation reveals

Mohammad Hossein Tajik shared secrets with the CIA, providing information that led to the killing of top terrorists, until he was murdered while attempting to escape to Turkey.

DECEMBER 11, 2025ByELI LEON

A table at a memorial service held for Mohammad Hossein Tajik following his death.

Over 100 US intelligence staff fired over sexually explicit chats

The office has in recent weeks also moved to fire employees who led diversity initiatives in the Biden administration.

FEBRUARY 26, 2025ByREUTERS

Tulsi Gabbard, director of national intelligence, attends to testify before a Senate Intelligence Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., January 30, 2025.

The new CIA director and the Tehran regime headache - opinion

Currently, with Trump inaugurating his second term, prioritizing the CIA's challenges regarding Iran is crucial.

JANUARY 21, 2025ByERFAN FARD

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's expected nominee for CIA Director John Ratcliffe appears for a Senate Intelligence confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill on January 15, 2025 in Washington, DC

Former US military intelligence official says he resigned over Gaza war

Mann said he kept quiet about his motives for resigning for months out of fear.

MAY 13, 2024ByREUTERS

The White House is lit with the colors of the Israeli flag in Washington, US, October 9, 2023.

US intel chief to hold hostage deal talks as Netanyahu battles Qatar

Burns and the head of Israel's Mossad intelligence service, David Barnea, will meet with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Europe this weekend.

JANUARY 25, 2024ByTOVAH LAZAROFF

Director of Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) William Burns speaks in Washington, US March 8, 2022

Wagner revolt in Russia signals a spy recruiting opportunity, CIA says

"That disaffection creates a once-in-a-generation opportunity for us at CIA - at our core a human intelligence service," William Burns said.

JULY 1, 2023ByREUTERS

US had no role in Wagner revolt, CIA director tells Russian spy chief

President Joe Biden said that the United States and its allies were not involved in the brief uprising by Russian mercenaries against the Kremlin.

JULY 1, 2023ByREUTERS