Law White House Withdraws Pick for Top CIA Lawyer September 26, 2007 • The Bush administration has been forced to withdraw its candidate for the top legal post at the CIA. John Rizzo says he's stepping aside. His nomination for the role of CIA general counsel ran into trouble with lawmakers months ago. White House Withdraws Pick for Top CIA Lawyer Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/14715284/14715244" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics Congress Divided over Surveillance Act Overhaul September 20, 2007 • National Intelligence Director Mike McConnell faces criticism on Capitol Hill as he pushes for changes in the law that regulates domestic spying. Congress is divided over what to do about the law. Congress Divided over Surveillance Act Overhaul Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/14574942/14574925" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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National The CIA Turns 60 — and It's Not a Secret September 20, 2007 • President Harry Truman signed the act that created the CIA in 1947, around the start of the Cold War with the Soviet Union. More recently, the agency has suffered intelligence failures and dozens of senior officials walking out in 2004. The CIA Turns 60 — and It's Not a Secret Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/14556295/14556201" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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National Sulick Named as CIA's New Clandestine Chief September 14, 2007 • The CIA has named a new head of its clandestine service. Mike Sulick was one of two senior officials who resigned in protest over the actions of former CIA Director Porter Goss. Sulick Named as CIA's New Clandestine Chief Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/14428728/14428690" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World Bin Laden's Beard: Color Us Curious September 12, 2007 • In a recent video, Osama bin Laden's beard is no longer streaked with gray. It's also shorter than in earlier tapes. Experts who analyze the al-Qaida leader are divided on whether he has dyed his beard or donned a fake one. Bin Laden's Beard: Color Us Curious Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/14359102/14359078" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World Is Al-Qaida Stronger Six Years After Sept. 11? September 11, 2007 • In the six years since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, there have been wars launched, reforms of U.S. intelligence and domestic security and billions spent to combat terrorism. Yet the threat from al-Qaida is still grave and may be growing. Is Al-Qaida Stronger Six Years After Sept. 11? Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/14316763/14316747" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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National CIA Chief Says Al-Qaida is Plotting Attack on U.S. September 7, 2007 • A new Osama bin Laden videotape surfaced Friday, and Michael Hayden gave a rare speech in New York, saying al-Qaida leaders continue to plot a "high-impact" attack on the United States. The CIA director also defended the government's program of detaining and interrogating prisoners. Hear NPR's Mary Louise Kelly and Melissa Block Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/14248784/14248753" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics Confirmation Hopes Dimming for Top CIA Lawyer August 30, 2007 • John Rizzo is the nominee for the top legal job at the CIA. He was deeply involved in establishing the agency's interrogation and detention policies – perhaps too involved, for the Senate intelligence committee's tastes. The CIA, meanwhile, is going on four years without a permanent general counsel. Confirmation Hopes Dimming for Top CIA Lawyer Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/14060775/14060746" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World Good, Bad News in Iraq Intelligence Estimate August 24, 2007 • U.S. agencies have produced a National Intelligence Estimate on Iraq. The good news is that it sees al Qaida in Iraq's capabilities reducing, but the political side is a different story. Good, Bad News in Iraq Intelligence Estimate Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/13920438/13920415" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World U.S. Intel Produces New Assessment on Iraq August 23, 2007 • This week, U.S. intelligence agencies produced a new assessment of the violence in Iraq and the chances for political reconciliation there. The last National Intelligence Estimate in February said the security situation in Iraq was dire and getting worse. The latest report says it could "continue to improve modestly." U.S. Intel Produces New Assessment on Iraq Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/13903566/13903515" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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National CIA Releases Pre-Attacks Performance Report August 21, 2007 • The CIA has released the findings of its inspector general's internal report on the agency's performance prior to the Sept. 11 attacks. Parts of the report have been leaked to the media in recent years, but the CIA made the executive summary available Tuesday. CIA Releases Pre-Attacks Performance Report Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/13831829/13831789" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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National U.S. Losing War on Terror, Experts Say in Survey August 21, 2007 • A new survey of foreign policy experts finds little support for President Bush's policy in Iraq — and a belief that the United States is not winning the war on terrorism. Foreign Policy magazine and the Center for American Progress polled more than 100 members of the foreign policy establishment for the study, drawing on both Republicans and Democrats. U.S. Losing War on Terror, Experts Say in Survey Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/13818670/13818386" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics Lawmakers Edge Toward Surveillance Law Overhaul August 2, 2007 • Lawmakers appear closer to a deal to rewrite the law governing electronic surveillance. But there are still significant differences between Democrats and Republicans over how to fix it. And some are warning against hurrying to pass legislation before the August break. Lawmakers Edge Toward Surveillance Law Overhaul Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/12453901/12453902" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics Intelligence Chief Makes Rounds for FISA Updates August 1, 2007 • National Intelligence Chief Mike McConnell is all over Capitol Hill this week. It's part of the Bush administration's full-court press to get Congress to update the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act before lawmakers leave town. Intelligence Chief Makes Rounds for FISA Updates Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/12430145/12430146" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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National Intelligence Officers Describe State of Al-Qaida July 26, 2007 • Top military and intelligence officials give Congress their best understanding of al-Qaida. The terrorist group's leaders may be hiding near Afghanistan's border. Intelligence Officers Describe State of Al-Qaida Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/12249339/12249340" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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