News & Commentary about National Security
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May 15, 2018
The Government Has Information on Gina Haspel’s Torture Record. The Senate Can’t See It.
May 9, 2018
5 Things Gina Haspel Wouldn't Say About CIA Torture — and Why It Matters
May 9, 2018
What Gina Haspel Got Wrong About the Torture Tapes She Helped Destroy
May 7, 2018
4 Things to Be Worried About in the NSA’s New Transparency Report
May 3, 2018
Senators Have a New Plan to Expand Indefinite Detention and Endless Global War
Apr 27, 2018
The CIA Gives a Highly Sanitized View of Gina Haspel While Keeping Her Torture Record Secret
Apr 26, 2018
Legislators Are Trying to Hide a Dangerous Voucher Proposal Inside the Defense Spending Bill
Apr 20, 2018
How an Irish Court Ruling Could Affect U.S. Spying