WASHINGTON — R. James Woolsey, a national security expert who led the CIA for two turbulent years after his appointment by President Bill Clinton, has died. He was 84. Woolsey, who became CIA director in early 1993, died Tuesday at his home in Washington, according to several newspapers. His wife, Conchita Sarnoff Woolsey, told the … Read more
Senior U.S. officials say Iran privately told mediators that it made a mistake in shooting at commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The officials say Iran blamed the attacks on hardliners who are trying to undermine negotiations. Elliot Ackerman, a CBS News contributor and a former CIA officer, has more. Source link
Former CIA Director John Brennan sued the Justice Department and top Trump administration officials Wednesday, seeking a court order to force the preservation of records in the ongoing federal investigations targeting him. The lawsuit represents an unusual step for Brennan, a longtime political opponent of President Trump who has been the focus of two Justice … Read more
More than 15 years ago, the Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department in Northern Virginia welcomed a new recruit whom many members would come to admire: a military man named David Rush. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. He wasn’t just highly intelligent. He was also … Read more
WASHINGTON — The CIA officer found with $40 million in gold bars stashed at his home is accused of creating a fake top secret intelligence program to receive government funds for his personal enrichment, according to two people with knowledge of the ongoing investigation. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free … Read more
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The former CIA officer who was found with $40 million in gold bars stashed at his Virginia home was in court Friday, where a judge ordered him held behind bars until he goes on trial for criminal theft of public money. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free … Read more
WASHINGTON — The Central Intelligence Agency put several senior officials on administrative leave over their handling of a high-ranking officer who worked on one of the most highly-sensitive programs in the U.S. government and had $40 million in gold bars stashed at his home, according to three people familiar with the decisions. Subscribe to read … Read more
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In a raid earlier this month, the FBI said it found tens of millions of dollars in gold, cash and luxury goods in the home of a former CIA official. Charlie D’Agata has more on the allegations and the loot. Source link