Sep 24 Politics CIA Director Gina Haspel Outlines Priorities In Speech At U of L Haspel spoke Monday morning alongside Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky at the University of Louisville, where they both earned undergraduate degrees. By Amina Elahi Sep 24 Politics CIA Director Gina Haspel Outlines Priorities In Speech At U of L Amina Elahi
May 17 Politics Senate Confirms Gina Haspel As CIA Director The Senate vote of 54-45 in favor of Haspel came mostly, but not entirely, along party lines. She needed support from several Democratic senators to win confirmation. By Greg Myre, NPR May 17 Politics Senate Confirms Gina Haspel As CIA Director Greg Myre, NPR
May 16 Politics Senate Panel Approves Gina Haspel As CIA Chief; Confirmation Appears Likely With several Democrats backing Haspel, she looks headed for confirmation in the full Senate despite her role in the CIA's waterboarding program. By Greg Myre, NPR May 16 Politics Senate Panel Approves Gina Haspel As CIA Chief; Confirmation Appears Likely Greg Myre, NPR
May 11 Politics Rand Paul Still Opposes Haspel To Head CIA, Citing Interrogation Program During confirmation hearings, Gina Haspel said she would not restart the interrogation program, which subjected prisoners to waterboarding and other interrogation methods. By Ryland Barton May 11 Politics Paul Still Opposes Haspel To Head CIA, Citing Interrogation Program Ryland Barton
May 11 Politics Sen. Rand Paul Says He’s A ‘No’ Vote Against CIA Nominee Republican U.S. Sen. Rand Paul is sticking with his decision to vote against Gina Haspel to lead the CIA. By Bruce Schreiner, AP May 11 Politics Sen. Rand Paul Says He's A 'No' Vote Against CIA Nominee Bruce Schreiner, AP
May 9 Politics Gina Haspel Confirmation Hearing: CIA Nominee Faces Senators’ Questions Gina Haspel, the first woman nominated as the director of the CIA, is certain to face questions about torture on Wednesday. By Bill Chappell, NPR May 9 Politics VIDEO: Gina Haspel Confirmation Hearing Bill Chappell, NPR
Apr 23 Politics Alexa, Tell Me A National Security Secret: Amazon’s Reach Goes Beyond The Post Office It's little known that the CIA uses Amazon Web Services to store its data, and, now, it's the favorite for a big-money Pentagon contract to do the same. By Brian Naylor, NPR Apr 23 Politics Amazon's Reach Goes Beyond The Post Office Brian Naylor, NPR
Mar 28 Politics Former CIA Analyst: Trump-Russia Scandal Unprecedented Former CIA analyst Ned Price will interview Malcolm Nance, NBC News contributor and former Naval intelligence officer, at the U of L Kentucky Author Forum. By Bill Burton Mar 28 Politics Former CIA Analyst: Trump-Russia Scandal Unprecedented Bill Burton
May 23 Politics Former CIA Director Tells Lawmakers About ‘Very Aggressive’ Russian Election Meddling Brennan testified about Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election and Russia's use of "active measures." By Brian Naylor, NPR May 23 Politics Brennan Testifies Of 'Very Aggressive' Russian Election Meddling Brian Naylor, NPR