Candidate for C.I.A. Post Withdraws His Name
A possible choice to head the spy agency declines consideration for a position in the Obama administration, as concerns about interrogation tactics swirled around him.
View ArticleFeinstein Issues Statement on Torture
After some bloggers raised concerns that Senator Dianne Feinstein might be shifting her stance on the issue of American interrogation policy, the California Democrat has sought to clarify her views.
View ArticlePanetta to Be Named C.I.A. Director
Leon Panetta has a reputation in Washington as a competent manager with strong background in budget issues, but has little hands-on intelligence experience.
View ArticleDeparting Spy Chief Has Few Regrets
The departing head of the Central Intelligence Agency, in a final meeting with reporters, vigorously defends the agency's practices in holding and questioning terror suspects.
View ArticleAt the C.I.A., a Wait to Meet the New Boss
The Confirmation hearing for Panetta is delayed until Senate committee gets questionnaire from the nominee.
View ArticleObama Releases Interrogation Memos, Says C.I.A. Operatives Won’t Be Prosecuted
The Obama administration plans to issue long-confidential documents that detail methods used to question Al Qaeda suspects.
View ArticleJustice Dept. Letter: Harman Is Not a Target of Criminal Inquiry
The California lawmaker releases the letter.
View ArticleNew Reports of Harsh C.I.A. Tactics
Several news organizations reported Friday night that a Central Intelligence Agency document details extreme tactics employed by agency interrogators, including what was described as a "mock...
View ArticleBomber’s Attempt Takes Center Stage on Capitol Hill
Several committee hearings will delve into what the administration knew before the failed airline attack on Christmas Day.
View ArticleMcCain Blocks Nomination of Intel Director
Senator John McCain's move disrupts what looked like a clear path to confirmation for James R. Clapper.
View ArticleObama Applauds C.I.A. for Bin Laden Raid
The president tells a jubilant crowd at the spy agency that the Bin Laden operation was 'one of the greatest intelligence successes in American history.'
View ArticleQ & A: Answering Readers’ Queries on Drones
The Times's national security reporting team responded to readers' questions about drones ahead of President Obama's speech on counterterrorism policy.
View ArticleAnalysis of Key Points From Obama’s Speech on Drones
Mark Mazzetti, a Times reporter who covers the intelligence community and is the author of "The Way of the Knife," a book about the United States’ use of drones, will provide analysis and context about...
View ArticleCandidate for C.I.A. Post Withdraws His Name
A possible choice to head the spy agency declines consideration for a position in the Obama administration, as concerns about interrogation tactics swirled around him.
View ArticleFeinstein Issues Statement on Torture
After some bloggers raised concerns that Senator Dianne Feinstein might be shifting her stance on the issue of American interrogation policy, the California Democrat has sought to clarify her views.
View ArticlePanetta to Be Named C.I.A. Director
Leon Panetta has a reputation in Washington as a competent manager with strong background in budget issues, but has little hands-on intelligence experience.
View ArticleDeparting Spy Chief Has Few Regrets
The departing head of the Central Intelligence Agency, in a final meeting with reporters, vigorously defends the agency's practices in holding and questioning terror suspects.
View ArticleAt the C.I.A., a Wait to Meet the New Boss
The Confirmation hearing for Panetta is delayed until Senate committee gets questionnaire from the nominee.
View ArticleObama Releases Interrogation Memos, Says C.I.A. Operatives Won’t Be Prosecuted
The Obama administration plans to issue long-confidential documents that detail methods used to question Al Qaeda suspects.
View ArticleJustice Dept. Letter: Harman Is Not a Target of Criminal Inquiry
The California lawmaker releases the letter.
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