Gina Haspel CIA

• Gina Haspel confirmed as first female director of CIA

  Six Democrats joined Republicans in a Senate confirmation vote that overrode concerns about Haspel's role in the spy agency’s harsh interrogation program after 9/11.

  Politics

  May 17, 2018
  
• U.S. Senate panel approves Trump nominee Gina Haspel for CIA directorship

  Haspel is expected to be confirmed by the full Senate as soon as next week as the spy agency's first female director.

  Politics

  May 16, 2018
  
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• Following ‘torture’ controversy, Haspel says CIA won’t resume harsh interrogations

  Gina Haspel’s vow to fight any attempt to resurrect the harsh interrogation program could put her at odds with Donald Trump, who has spoken out about toughening the U.S. approach to fighting extremists.

  World

  May 9, 2018
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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."

  World

  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