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Trump Wants To Revoke Security Clearances Of Ex-Officials Who've Criticized Him

Former CIA Director John Brennan and other former top national security officials could lose their security clearance if the White House follows through on a threat made Monday. Claire Harbage/NPR hide caption

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Trump Wants To Revoke Security Clearances Of Ex-Officials Who've Criticized Him

July 23, 2018 • White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders says former CIA Director John Brennan and others have "politicized and in some cases monetized their public service and security clearances."

Ex-U.S. Intel Chiefs Criticize CIA For Entertaining Russian Hack Conspiracy

Former National Intelligence Director James Clapper testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, before the Senate Judiciary subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism hearing: "Russian Interference in the 2016 United States Election," in May. Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP hide caption

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Ex-U.S. Intel Chiefs Criticize CIA For Entertaining Russian Hack Conspiracy

November 9, 2017 • Former CIA Director Michael Hayden and James Clapper, a former director of National Intelligence, have been critical of a meeting between current CIA Director Mike Pompeo and an NSA whistleblower.

FBI's Comey Says Russia Also 'Harvested' Data From Republicans

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FBI's Comey Says Russia Also 'Harvested' Data From Republicans

January 10, 2017 • The FBI director, appearing with other top U.S. intelligence chiefs at a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing, said Russia targeted Republican National Committee Web domains no longer in use.

Putin Ordered 'Influence Campaign' To Help Trump, U.S. Intelligence Report Says

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Putin Ordered 'Influence Campaign' To Help Trump, U.S. Intelligence Report Says

January 6, 2017 • The public version of the intelligence report on the investigation into Russia's interference in the U.S. elections concludes that Russia "aspired to help" Trump's election chances when possible.

Intelligence Chiefs 'Stand More Resolutely' Behind Finding Of Russia Election Hacking

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Intelligence Chiefs 'Stand More Resolutely' Behind Finding Of Russia Election Hacking

January 5, 2017 • A Senate hearing on the cybersecurity threat comes as intelligence agencies prepare to issue their report on Russia's involvement in the fall presidential campaign.

Clapper Resigns As Director Of National Intelligence

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Clapper Resigns As Director Of National Intelligence

November 17, 2016 • James Clapper, 75, told a House panel "it felt really good" to be stepping down. A spokesperson said it was not "designed to register protest or a lack of confidence in the incoming administration."

U.S. Spy Chief Considers Disclosing Number Of Americans Surveilled Online

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U.S. Spy Chief Considers Disclosing Number Of Americans Surveilled Online

April 25, 2016 • National Intelligence Director James Clapper says there are multiple obstacles in calculating just how many U.S. citizens are ensnared in government data-collection programs targeting foreigners.

Key Moments From The U.S. Spy Chief's Annual 'Litany Of Doom'

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Key Moments From The U.S. Spy Chief's Annual 'Litany Of Doom'

February 9, 2016 • In testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee, National Intelligence Director James Clapper says "unpredictable instability has become the new normal."

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Obama: U.S. Underestimated ISIS, Overestimated Iraqi Army

September 28, 2014 • In an interview with 60 Minutes the president, citing the director of national intelligence, acknowledged that U.S. intelligence overestimated the ability of the Iraqi army to fight the group.

Spy Chief Says Classified Leaks 'Pose Critical Threat' To U.S.

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Spy Chief Says Classified Leaks 'Pose Critical Threat' To U.S.

January 29, 2014 • James Clapper, the director of national intelligence, listed "insider threats," alongside cyber attacks and terrorism. This marks the first time unauthorized disclosures are given such prominence in a threat assessment report.

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NSA Releases Some Files On Electronic Surveillance

November 19, 2013 • Leaks by former NSA contractor Edward Snowden have put pressure on the intelligence agency to release more information about its activities. Among the records is a court ruling that the agency repeatedly exceeded its authority.

Officials Detail Shutdown's Chilling Effect On National Security

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Officials Detail Shutdown's Chilling Effect On National Security

October 4, 2013 • A senior U.S. government official says some intelligence agencies are able to focus only on the biggest threats: counterterrorism and nuclear nonproliferation. So other issues are falling by the wayside.

Clapper Apologizes For Answer On NSA's Data Collection

Director of National Intelligence James Clapper has apologized for a "clearly erroneous" response to a question about surveillance on Americans. The question was asked before the Senate Intelligence Committee in March. Susan Walsh/AP hide caption

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Clapper Apologizes For Answer On NSA's Data Collection

July 2, 2013 • When National Intelligence Director James Clapper was asked in March by Sen. Ron Wyden if the NSA collects "any type of data at all on millions, or hundreds of millions of Americans," he answered, "No sir," before adding, "Not wittingly." Clapper says that answer was clearly wrong.

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U.S. Intelligence Chief Alarms Senators By Calling China, Russia 'Threats'

March 10, 2011 • The top U.S. intelligence official, said China and Russia were the biggest mortal threats to the U.S., alarming senators who thought that Iran and North Korea fit the bill more. James Clapper's statement that Gadhafil will likely remain also raised some senatorial eyebrows.

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U.S. Intel Director Didn't Know About London Arrests; Big Problem?

December 22, 2010 • When he was asked Monday about high-profile arrests made earlier that day in Great Britain, James Clapper hadn't heard about them. The White House says he should have been briefed, but was focused on other national security issues.