Monthly Archives: June 2017

Former FBI James Comey to testify publicly about Trump confrontations

Posted on June 4, 2017 by L

“Former FBI Director James Comey is expected to testify as early as next week before a Senate committee that President Donald Trump asked him to back off the investigation of former national security adviser Mike Flynn, according to a person … Continue reading →

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The Glorious Amateurs: OSS Turns 75!

Posted on June 4, 2017 by L

“The CIA owes a debt of gratitude to the OSS and to Donovan, the charismatic leader and moving force behind it.” CIA Official website — June 1 2017 The Office of Strategic Services (OSS) is the precursor of today’s CIA. … Continue reading →

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INTEL TODAY DIARY — June 4 2017

Posted on June 4, 2017 by L

C.I.A. Names the ‘Dark Prince’ to Run Iran Operations, Signaling a Tougher Stance — World heading towards ‘permanent cyber war’, France warns — Kabul blast: Deadly explosions at protest victim’s funeral — Jared Kushner’s redemptive mission threatened by tangled Russian … Continue reading →

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New Details on Russian Banker Who Met With Kushner

Posted on June 3, 2017 by L

“This bank [Vnesheconombank] is, in essence an arm of the FSB and the KGB. Gorkov is a former KGB officer. Everything he does, he reports to the KGB.” Robert Baer — Former CIA Officer Sergey Gorkov — the Russian banker Trump … Continue reading →

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INTEL TODAY DIARY — June 3 2017

Posted on June 3, 2017 by L

How the Trump administration’s secret efforts to ease Russia sanctions fell short — CNN analyst blows up at ex-CIA chief for blaming Kushner’s Russian back-channel on Obama — Turkish Government Conspiracy Theory: Gulen Tied to CIA, Other ‘Intelligence Agencies’ — … Continue reading →

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Paris & Brussels attacks: Lies, lies and more lies — UPDATE: Oussama Atar’s Brother Charged

Posted on June 2, 2017 by L

“If not for the request by different organizations … Ousama Atar would still be in Iraqi prison.” Jawad Al-Hindawi — Iraqi Ambassador to Belgium Ousama Atar, a Belgian of Moroccan descent, is believed to be the mastermind of the Paris and Brussels … Continue reading →

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Zbigniew Brzezinski: “An exceptional failure all round.”

Posted on June 2, 2017 by L

“This will require a review of our policy toward Pakistan, more guarantees to it, and, alas, a decision that our security policy toward Pakistan cannot be dictated by our nonproliferation policy.” Zbigniew Brzezinski — Letter to US President Jimmy Carter … Continue reading →

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INTEL TODAY DIARY — June 2 2017

Posted on June 2, 2017 by L

Germany strengthens its Cyber Defense — James Comey due before Senate next week — Vladimir Putin has suggested “patriotic” Russian citizens might be engaged in hacking — Russia escalates spy games after years of U.S. neglect

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Former FBI Director Robert Mueller Named Special Counsel for Russia Probe — UPDATE

Posted on June 1, 2017 by L

“It is in the public interest for me to exercise my authorities and appoint a special counsel to assume responsibility for this matter. My decision is not a finding that crimes have been committed or that any prosecution is warranted. … Continue reading →

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INTEL TODAY DIARY — June 1 2017

Posted on June 1, 2017 by L

Syria conflict: US sends arms to Kurdish forces fighting IS — Flynn to provide documents for Russia investigation after initially refusing — Ukraine raids Russian internet giant Yandex over treason — The case for protecting America’s intelligence agency whistleblowers

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