Author Archives: L

Israel Modifies Sharing Intelligence Protocol with US after Trump’s Leak

Posted on May 28, 2017 by L

“Intelligence cooperation [with the US] is terrific. It’s never been better.” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Israel says it has changed its intelligence-sharing protocols with the United States after President Donald Trump disclosed classified information to Russian diplomats earlier this … Continue reading →

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INTEL TODAY DIARY — MAY 28 2017

Posted on May 28, 2017 by L

Kushner ‘discussed secret line to Moscow’  — CIA Director John McLaughlin on Kushner — Was the Manchester suicide bomber trained by the CIA? — Estonia expels two Russian diplomats

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Manchester Bombing — What do we know so far?

Posted on May 27, 2017 by L

“The question needs to be asked:  why was the Manchester bombing allowed to happen?” Paul F. — UK At about 2230 on Monday evening, 22 May, Salman Abedi exploded an improvised explosive device (IED) in the Foyer of the Manchester … Continue reading →

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INTEL TODAY DIARY — May 27 2017

Posted on May 27, 2017 by L

How Facebook’s tentacles reach further than you think — Jared Kushner says he will cooperate with Russia inquiry — Spanish police officer and thrillers writer is being investigated over allegations that he is damaging the force’s reputation — Did North Korean … Continue reading →

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CIA Honors its Fallen in Annual Memorial Ceremony — May 22 2017

Posted on May 26, 2017 by L

“There are now 125 stars on our Memorial Wall, each representing a life that is dear to us, and will be for all time. We remain forever devoted to them, as they were to us. And we will strive to … Continue reading →

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INTEL TODAY DIARY — May 26 2017

Posted on May 26, 2017 by L

US admits DEA lied about Honduras ‘massacre’ that killed four villagers — Top US diplomat in the UK condemns Manchester leaks — Was Laos the forerunner of today’s style of secret warfare? — Belgium King may be implicated in Kazakhgate

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Trump-Russia Investigation — Former CIA director John Brennan testifies before House Intelligence Committee

Posted on May 25, 2017 by L

“I encountered and am aware of information and intelligence that revealed contacts and interactions between Russian officials and U.S. persons involved in the Trump campaign that I was concerned about because of known Russian efforts to suborn such individuals.” John … Continue reading →

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INTEL TODAY DIARY — May 25 2017

Posted on May 25, 2017 by L

Ex-CIA chief Brennan says Trump-Russia inquiry ‘well-founded’ — Trump Russia inquiry: Lawyer ‘chosen’ by president — Pressure mounts as Senate subpoenas Flynn again — UK – Police focus on Libya amid reports of arrest of Salman Abedi’s brother

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GCHQ — Sir Peter Harvey Marychurch (13 June 1927 – 21 May 2017)

Posted on May 24, 2017 by L

“Sir Peter Harvey Marychurch never lost sight of what GCHQ was for, he recognised rising talent and encouraged it; and handed over to his successor a GCHQ which had as good a grip on its targets as Bletchley Park had … Continue reading →

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Team Trump’s ties to Russian interests — Felix Sater

Posted on May 24, 2017 by L

“As long as Donald Trump was just a high-profile and frequently clownish real estate tycoon from New York and the star of The Apprentice, this probably didn’t matter very much. It seems quite probable that as Trump moved closer to … Continue reading →

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