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Monday July 23, 2018

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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Politics

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."

Thursday April 26, 2018

Free To Speak, Ex-CIA Chief John Brennan Takes On Trump

Since stepping down as CIA chief last year, John Brennan has been a harsh critic of President Trump. "I just think he hasn't fulfilled the responsibilities of the president of the United States," Brennan tells NPR. Claire Harbage/NPR hide caption

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Parallels

Free To Speak, Ex-CIA Chief John Brennan Takes On Trump

April 26, 2018 • Since retiring last year, the former spymaster has been a relentless critic of the president. He says pulling back from existing international agreements is particularly risky.

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Wednesday May 24, 2017

Why The Russia Investigation Matters And Why You Should Care

From left, National Security Agency Director Adm. Mike Rogers, former FBI Director James Comey, former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, ex-CIA Director John Brennan, and Defense Intelligence Agency Director Lt. Gen. Vincent Stewart participate in the Senate intelligence committee's hearing on worldwide threats last year. Alex Brandon/AP hide caption

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Why The Russia Investigation Matters And Why You Should Care

May 24, 2017 • Questions from lawmakers to respected military, law enforcement and intelligence officials have revealed why it's important to get answers to Russia's role in the 2016 presidential election.

Thursday December 22, 2016

CIA Director Urges Caution In U.S. Response To Russia Hacking

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The Two-Way

CIA Director Urges Caution In U.S. Response To Russia Hacking

December 22, 2016 • John Brennan told NPR some retaliation techniques are "beneath this country's greatness." On the war in Syria, Brennan said he does not believe the violence will end, despite the fall of Aleppo.

Thursday June 16, 2016

CIA Director: Battlefield Advances Have Not Degraded ISIS' Terrorism Potential

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The Two-Way

CIA Director: Battlefield Advances Have Not Degraded ISIS' Terrorism Potential

June 16, 2016 • In an update to Congress, CIA chief John Brennan said the U.S. and its partners have put ISIS on the defensive. But that doesn't mean its global reach has been degraded.

Wednesday February 24, 2016

U.S. Spy Chief On Apple, ISIS And His Future At The CIA

CIA Director John Brennan discussed ISIS, the FBI-Apple dispute over an iPhone, the state of the Iran nuclear deal, and his future plans as President Obama's term draws to a close. Ariel Zambelich/NPR hide caption

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The Two-Way

U.S. Spy Chief On Apple, ISIS And His Future At The CIA

February 24, 2016 • CIA Director John Brennan sits down with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly for a wide-ranging interview at the agency's headquarters in Langley, Va.

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Wednesday October 21, 2015

WikiLeaks Releases Documents Purportedly From CIA Director's Personal Email

CIA Director John Brennan listens during a news conference at CIA headquarters in Langley, Va., in December 2014. Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP hide caption

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The Two-Way

WikiLeaks Releases Documents Purportedly From CIA Director's Personal Email

October 21, 2015 • The documents contain an application that John Brennan purportedly filled out to gain security clearance. In another document, Brennan appears to encourage a new president to restore ties with Iran.

Thursday December 11, 2014

'Unknowable' If CIA Methods Elicited Useful Information, Agency's Chief Says

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The Two-Way

'Unknowable' If CIA Methods Elicited Useful Information, Agency's Chief Says

December 11, 2014 • John Brennan's comments come two days after the Senate intelligence committee released the executive summary of its report on the CIA's interrogation practices.

Thursday July 31, 2014

The Two-Way

CIA Chief Apologizes To Sens. Feinstein, Chambliss Over Computer Intrusion

July 31, 2014 • In a rare, scathing speech in March, Dianne Feinstein accused the CIA of tampering with the work of the intelligence committee. Now an internal CIA probe finds some officers acted improperly.

Thursday March 20, 2014

With New Inquiry, Harry Reid Raises Stakes In Senate-CIA Clash

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It's All Politics

With New Inquiry, Harry Reid Raises Stakes In Senate-CIA Clash

March 20, 2014 • The majority leader informed the CIA director that the Senate's chief law enforcement officer would be conducting a "forensic examination" to get answers in the unprecedented dispute.

Tuesday March 11, 2014

CIA Tampered With Senate Panel's Work, Feinstein Says

Sen. Dianne Feinstein speaks to reporters after speaking about her oversight committee's problematic relationship with the CIA Tuesday. CIA Director John Brennan says his agency isn't trying to delay the panel's report on the U.S. interrogation program. Mark Wilson/Getty Images hide caption

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The Two-Way

CIA Tampered With Senate Panel's Work, Feinstein Says

March 11, 2014 • Sen. Dianne Feinstein says some of the CIA's actions could be illegal or unconstitutional, accusing the agency of interfering with the oversight committee she chairs.

Thursday March 6, 2014

Claims And Counterclaims Fly As CIA And Senate Exchange Fire

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The Two-Way

Claims And Counterclaims Fly As CIA And Senate Exchange Fire

March 6, 2014 • Did the agency spy on Senate staffers? Did those Senate aides take classified documents from the CIA's headquarters? Investigators are sorting through the accusations.

Thursday March 7, 2013

Nearly 13 Hours Later, Sen. Paul Ends His Filibuster; Here's The Video

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Nearly 13 Hours Later, Sen. Paul Ends His Filibuster; Here's The Video

March 7, 2013 • The senator said he "would speak, until I can no longer speak," and he hit that wall early Thursday. His goal was to get the Obama administration to pledge it won't use drone attacks against American citizens on U.S. soil. He's put a bright spotlight on the issue.

Thursday February 7, 2013

Drone Program Under Scrutiny As CIA Nominee Testifies

John Brennan, President Obama's nominee to head the CIA, prepares to testify at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday. J. Scott Applewhite/AP hide caption

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Drone Program Under Scrutiny As CIA Nominee Testifies

February 7, 2013 • The Obama administration has relied heavily on its drone program, but prefers not to talk about it. Yet drones and interrogation practices came under scrutiny as CIA nominee John Brennan testified before a Senate committee.

Wednesday February 6, 2013

The Two-Way

Justice Department To Share Secret Drone Memo With Congress

February 6, 2013 • The decision to grant lawmakers access to the classified information comes a day before the president's pick to head the CIA has his confirmation hearing. The classified information details the rationale for targeted strikes against U.S. citizens believed to have links to al-Qaida.