John Brennan

Deputy Secretary of State Antony Blinken testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016, before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on Syria.

Blinken will 'repair some of the damage' to US diplomacy, says John Brennan

Former CIA director John Brennan has worked closely with Antony Blinken, who is expected to be announced as President-elect Joe Biden's Secretary of State.

Blinken will 'repair some of the damage' to US diplomacy, says John Brennan
Former CIA Director John Brennan is shown wearing a suit and red tie departing from a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing in Washington, May 2018.

Trump revokes ex-CIA chief's security clearance, slamming critic

Trump revokes ex-CIA chief's security clearance, slamming critic
CIA Director John Brennan at an intelligence summit in DC on Sept. 8.

CIA chief warns Trump against ripping up the Iran deal

CIA chief warns Trump against ripping up the Iran deal
The logo of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency is shown in the lobby of the CIA headquarters in Langley, Virginia March 3, 2005.

There may be reason for optimism following the CIA torture report

There may be reason for optimism following the CIA torture report

CIA's Clandestine Chief Connected to Destruction of Torture Tapes

CIA's Clandestine Chief Connected to Destruction of Torture Tapes

Rand Paul uses 13-hour filibuster to stall John Brennan's ultimately successful nomination

Sen. Rand Paul spent 13 hours on a talking filibuster to stall the nomination of John Brennan to head up the CIA. With bipartisan concern over drone strikes aimed at Americans overseas, some are concerned drones could also be used on American soil in the future.

Rand Paul uses 13-hour filibuster to stall John Brennan's ultimately successful nomination

Drone Debate Over Casualties Overlooks Cost to Those Who Survive

The CIA drone program operates in countries where the US is not officially at war, like Pakistan, Somalia and Yemen. But there's little discussion over how drones affect the people they don't kill.

Drone Debate Over Casualties Overlooks Cost to Those Who Survive

John Brennan Expected to Face Scrutiny Over America's Drone Strategy in Senate Hearing

John Brennan, President Obama's pick to take over as director of the CIA, faces a confirmation hearing in the Senate on Thursday, and it's all but certain he will be quizzed about drones.

John Brennan Expected to Face Scrutiny Over America's Drone Strategy in Senate Hearing

Justice Department Memo Makes Legal Case for Killing Americans Aborad

A leaked Justice Department memo is the talk of the town in Washington, and around the globe, Tuesday. The memo, obtained and published by NBC News, sets out the Obama Administration's legal case for the targeted killing of American terrorism suspects.

Justice Department Memo Makes Legal Case for Killing Americans Aborad

Zero Dark Thirty, out this weekend, 'remarkably accurate' yet still controversial

Zero Dark Thirty, the critically acclaimed film that looks at the events leading up to the death of Osama bin Laden. The film, though, has not been without controversy, particularly on Capitol Hill, where several senators have been outspoken critics.

Zero Dark Thirty, out this weekend, 'remarkably accurate' yet still controversial

Iran has multidimensional spy agency keeping it stable

Control over the Internet could mean increased political control for Iran. And with a recent report of Iranian hackers gaining access to the international banking system, some are looking for a connection with Iran's expansive spy agency.

Iran has multidimensional spy agency keeping it stable

Advocates criticize Obama's second-term cabinet picks for lack of diversity

President Barack Obama's most recent cabinet nominations have been largely white men -- a move that's been criticized by advocates for women and people of color. They say they're surprised and disappointed with Obama's choices.

Advocates criticize Obama's second-term cabinet picks for lack of diversity

Reforming US Policies on Drone Strikes

The current trajectory of US drone strike policies is "unsustainable." Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Micah Zenko, author of a new Council on Foreign Relations report titled "Reforming US Drone Strike Policies."

Reforming US Policies on Drone Strikes

No longer a turf war, the Pentagon and CIA work closely

With the increase use of drone strikes as a powerful fighting force, the military is looking to get more involved in intelligence. Greg Miller says that it's becoming more difficult to tell who's doing what as the Pentagon and CIA work closely together.

No longer a turf war, the Pentagon and CIA work closely

With Troop Drawdown, A More Clandestine War on Al-Qaida

With Troop Drawdown, A More Clandestine War on Al-Qaida