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The ‘lab-leak origin’ of Covid-19. Fact or fiction?

In a January 24 interview with the far-right-wing outlet Breitbart News, newly appointed CIA director John Ratcliffe stated that assessing intelligence on a potential Wuhan lab leak was a top priority. The following day, The New York Times reported that the agency had shifted from an undecided stance to favoring a…

The Conversation

CIA Set To Take Larger Role In Fight Against Cartels, Including Potential Covert Actions

CIA Director John Ratcliffe plans to apply counterterrorism methodologies developed over the past two decades to operations targeting the cartels, The Washington Post reported

Latin Times

Trump Announces Team To Negotiate End Of Russia-Ukraine War

President Trump appoints a team of U.S. officials to negotiate an end to the Russia-Ukraine war, aiming for a ceasefire soon.

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Senate confirms Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s controversial pick for director of National Intelligence

Gabbard’s confirmation serves as Trump taking control of the intelligence community that defied him during his first presidency

The Independent UK

CIA Offers Buyouts To Entire Workforce In Federal Downsizing

CIA offers buyouts to its workforce under Trump's downsizing plan, sparking controversy and concerns.

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CIA Offers Buyouts Amid Trump's Government Transformation

Learn about the CIA's buyout offers under Trump's government restructuring and their impact on national security agencies.

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CIA offers 'buyouts' to every spy as it works to remake agency in Trump's vision

Intelligence officers received a deferred resignation offer similar to that other federal employees received last week

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First Thing: Trump says US will ‘own’ Gaza and that Palestinians should leave

President’s comments, which in effect endorsed ethnic cleansing, have been condemned globally. Plus, CIA reportedly offers to buy out its staff

The Guardian - UK

CIA Becomes First Major Security Agency To Offer Workforce Buyouts

A CIA spokesperson revealed that the buyout offers gave federal employees the option to resign in exchange for about eight months of pay and benefits.

International Business Times

CIA reportedly offers buyouts to entire workforce in latest Trump-era purge

The Central Intelligence Agency offered buyouts on Tuesday, citing aim to bring agency in line with Trump priorities, US media report

The Guardian - AU

CIA Offers Buyouts To Entire Workforce In Federal Downsizing

CIA offers buyouts to entire workforce in alignment with federal government downsizing efforts.

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CIA Director Ratcliffe Promises Changes And Focus On Mission

CIA Director John Ratcliffe outlines his mission-focused approach, emphasizing global intelligence collection and covert actions under his leadership.

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Tracking Trump cabinet confirmations – so far

Donald Trump’s picks for top posts in his administration have tested the loyalty of Senate Republicans

The Guardian - US

CIA says ‘more likely’ COVID-19 originated from a lab

The intelligence agency says it has ‘low confidence’ in assessment and will continue to evaluate credible information.

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CIA Asserts Covid-19 Likely Originated From Lab Leak In China

CIA investigates Covid-19 lab leak theory in China. Assessment points to Wuhan lab incident as likely cause. Significant shift in CIA's position.

Evening Standard

CIA concludes Covid-19 likely originated from China lab leak

The assessment was published this weekend on orders from Trump-appointed spy chief John Ratcliffe

The Independent UK

CIA backs COVID lab leak theory - but admits ‘low confidence’ in its own findings on pandemic’s start

The CIA now believes the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic likely originated from a laboratory

The Texas Tribune

Watch top Texas business and political leaders discuss the state’s future under Donald Trump

Gov. Greg Abbott, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, business leaders and Texans tabbed for President Donald Trump’s cabinet gathered in Washington last weekend to discuss the new administration.

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John Ratcliffe Confirmed to Head CIA Following Initial Blocks by Dems Citing 'Serious Concerns'

The final vote to ratify Ratcliffe as new CIA Director was 74-25; 21 Democrats voted along with every present Republican

The Texas Tribune

Former Texas congressman John Ratcliffe confirmed as CIA director

Ratcliffe is a native of Heath, Texas, where he served as mayor from 2004 to 2012.

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Senate Confirms John Ratcliffe As CIA Director

Senate confirms John Ratcliffe as CIA director with commitment to non-partisanship and professionalism.

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Sen. Schumer Supports Delaying Confirmation Of CIA Director Nominee

Senator Schumer supports delaying Ratcliffe's confirmation due to lack of bipartisan support, signaling Democratic resistance to Trump's nominees.

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Senate To Vote On John Ratcliffe As CIA Director

The Senate is set to vote on John Ratcliffe's confirmation as CIA director, reflecting bipartisan support and highlighting the importance of qualified lead...

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Sen. Murphy Disrupts Senate Republicans' Plans For Quick Confirmations

Senator Chris Murphy's objection to swift confirmation of Trump's national security nominees causes Senate disruption.

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Senate Confirms Marco Rubio As Secretary Of State Unanimously

Senate confirms Marco Rubio as Secretary of State with bipartisan support on Inauguration Day.

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