Spy Chief Says Classified Leaks 'Pose Critical Threat' To U.S.
James Clapper, the director of national intelligence, listed "insider threats," alongside cyber attacks and terrorism. This marks the first time unauthorized disclosures are given such prominence in a...
View ArticleObama: U.S. Underestimated ISIS, Overestimated Iraqi Army
In an interview with 60 Minutes the president, citing the director of national intelligence, acknowledged that U.S. intelligence overestimated the ability of the Iraqi army to fight the group.
View ArticleKey Moments From The U.S. Spy Chief's Annual 'Litany Of Doom'
In testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee, National Intelligence Director James Clapper says "unpredictable instability has become the new normal."(Image credit: Evan Vucci)
View ArticleU.S. Spy Chief Considers Disclosing Number Of Americans Surveilled Online
National Intelligence Director James Clapper says there are multiple obstacles in calculating just how many U.S. citizens are ensnared in government data-collection programs targeting foreigners.(Image...
View ArticleClapper Resigns As Director Of National Intelligence
James Clapper, 75, told a House panel "it felt really good" to be stepping down. A spokesperson said it was not "designed to register protest or a lack of confidence in the incoming...
View ArticleIntelligence Chiefs 'Stand More Resolutely' Behind Finding Of Russia Election...
A Senate hearing on the cybersecurity threat comes as intelligence agencies prepare to issue their report on Russia's involvement in the fall presidential campaign.(Image credit: Evan Vucci)
View ArticlePutin Ordered 'Influence Campaign' To Help Trump, U.S. Intelligence Report Says
The public version of the intelligence report on the investigation into Russia's interference in the U.S. elections concludes that Russia "aspired to help" Trump's election chances when possible.(Image...
View ArticleFBI's Comey Says Russia Also 'Harvested' Data From Republicans
The FBI director, appearing with other top U.S. intelligence chiefs at a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing, said Russia targeted Republican National Committee Web domains no longer in use.(Image...
View ArticleEx-U.S. Intel Chiefs Criticize CIA For Entertaining Russian Hack Conspiracy
Former CIA Director Michael Hayden and James Clapper, a former director of National Intelligence, have been critical of a meeting between current CIA Director Mike Pompeo and an NSA...
View ArticleTrump Wants To Revoke Security Clearances Of Ex-Officials Who've Criticized Him
White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders says former CIA Director John Brennan and others have "politicized and in some cases monetized their public service and security clearances."(Image credit:...
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