Covert Actions

Department of Defense Spies Bend Rules to Keep Congress in the Dark

Frank Naif | Posted 08.13.2009 | Politics


Frank Naif

If CIA captures and tortures a terrorist, it must be reported immediately to Congress. But if Navy SEALs capture and torture a terrorist, Congress may not learn about it for a year -- if at all.

House Democrats To Make Major Changes To CIA Briefings

The Plumline | Posted 07.16.2009 | Politics


In a move that could spark another fight with the GOP over CIA intelligence and secrecy, House Dems are quietly preparing to make major changes to the...

Now I Get It

Paula Gordon | Posted 08.07.2008 | Politics


Paula Gordon

If you find a mess somewhere in the world, there's a good chance the CIA's fingerprints are on it. All over the world. For more than half a century.