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Avril Haines Takes Over As Intelligence Chief At 'A Challenging Time'

Avril Haines, the new director of national intelligence, released a declassified report Friday that says Saudi Arabia's crown prince was responsible for a 2018 killing of a prominent journalist. Haines spoke to NPR in her first interview since taking office last month. Claire Harbage/NPR hide caption

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Avril Haines Takes Over As Intelligence Chief At 'A Challenging Time'

As Haines sat down for an interview with NPR, her aides handed out a declassified report blaming Saudi Arabia's crown prince for a brutal killing.

Avril Haines Takes Over As Intelligence Chief At 'A Challenging Time'

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Biden Pick For Intel Chief: 'Biggest Challenge Is Building Trust And Confidence'

Avril Haines, President-elect Joe Biden's pick for director of national intelligence, speaks during her confirmation hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Tuesday. Melina Mara/AP hide caption

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Biden Pick For Intel Chief: 'Biggest Challenge Is Building Trust And Confidence'

Avril Haines began her confirmation hearing by pledging to "never shy from speaking truth to power," an implicit criticism of President Trump's management of the country's vast intelligence network.

Exclusive: After Quitting Last Year, Senior U.S. Intelligence Official Now Talks

Sue Gordon in 2017 as deputy national intelligence director. Office of the Director of National Intelligence via AP hide caption

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Exclusive: After Quitting Last Year, Senior U.S. Intelligence Official Now Talks

Sue Gordon was in line to be acting director of national intelligence after Dan Coats quit last year. President Trump thought otherwise. Gordon now recounts her time in his administration.

Exclusive: After Quitting Last Year, Senior U.S. Intelligence Official Now Talks

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Despite Opposition, John Ratcliffe Confirmed For Top Intelligence Post

U.S. Rep. John Ratcliffe, R-Texas, appears at his May 5 confirmation hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee. The Senate confirmed Ratcliffe as director of national intelligence in a 49-44 vote Thursday. Gabriella Demczuk/AP hide caption

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Despite Opposition, John Ratcliffe Confirmed For Top Intelligence Post

The Senate confirms the Republican congressman from Texas as the director of national intelligence in a vote along party lines. His detractors say he lacks experience for the job.

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