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• Donald Trump backs Gina Haspel for CIA head despite torture allegations

  President Donald Trump defended Gina Haspel, his nominee to head the Central Intelligence Agency, on Monday, dismissing criticism of her involvement in a harsh interrogation program and arguing that Democrats want her out because she "is too tough on terror."

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  May 7, 2018
  
• Trump’s CIA director pick Gina Haspel known for overseeing ‘torture’ program

  U.S. President announced Tuesday that Gina Haspel will take on the position of CIA director, replacing Mike Pompeo.

  Politics

  Mar 13, 2018
  
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• JFK files: Documents say link between Lee Harvey Oswald and CIA ‘totally unfounded’

  Newly released documents regarding J.F.K.'s assassination say allegations that Lee Harvey Oswald was connected to the CIA were "totally unfounded."

  Politics

  Nov 4, 2017
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• JFK files release causes latest friction between Donald Trump, U.S. spy agencies

  The final hours before the release deadline of the JFK files adds a new chapter to the story of Trump's troubled relationship with his spy agencies.

  Politics

  Oct 28, 2017
• Longtime CIA analyst resigns, calls Donald Trump’s actions in office ‘disturbing’

  A longtime CIA analyst resigned from the agency last week because he "in good faith" he could not serve the administration of President Donald Trump.

  World

  Feb 21, 2017
• The CIA is not hiding intelligence from Donald Trump: director

  "The CIA does not, has not, and will never hide intelligence from the president, period."

  Politics

  Feb 16, 2017
• Donald Trump Week 1: Size matters, ‘the Trump effect’ and Fox in the White House

  It's been a getting-to-know-you first week for both President Donald Trump and his constituents.

  Jan 28, 2017
• Donald Trump says waterboarding ‘works’ but will defer to Cabinet

  Asked specifically about the simulated drowning technique known as waterboarding, Trump cited the extremist group's atrocities against Christians and others and said: "We have to fight fire with fire."

  Politics

  Jan 25, 2017
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• Donald Trump nominee to run CIA Mike Pompeo confirmed by US Senate

  The Senate confirmed Donald Trump's nominee to run the CIA despite some objections that Mike Pompeo has been less than transparent about his positions on torture, surveillance and Russia.

  Politics

  Jan 23, 2017
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• Timeline of Donald Trump’s 1st weekend as president: Missteps, two-steps and ‘alternative facts’

  This is how Donald Trump’s first weekend as president unfolded.

  Politics

  Jan 22, 2017