General Hayden on Jared Kushner: “We’re in a Really DARK PLACE as a Society.”

Posted on May 29, 2017 by L

“I mean what manner of ignorance, chaos, hubris, suspicion, contempt would you have to have to think that doing this with the Russian ambassador was a good or an appropriate idea.”

General Michael Hayden — Former head of the NSA and CIA

CNN’s Michael Smerconish spoke with former head of the NSA and CIA General Michael Hayden Saturday (May 27 2017), in the wake of reports that White House senior advisor Jared Kushner tried to establish a backchannel with the Kremlin. Follow us on Twitter: @INTEL_TODAY Continue reading →

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INTEL TODAY DIARY — MAY 29 2017

Posted on May 29, 2017 by L

The teenager who landed in red Square — Manchester bomber Salman Abedi was radicalised by his links to Libya — MI5 probes bomber ‘warnings’ — CIA’s Secrets About JFK, Che, and Castro Revealed in New Book

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The long history of CIA involvement in the international narcotics trade — [Documentary]

Posted on May 28, 2017 by L

“US officials in Central America failed to address this drug issue for fear of jeopardising the war efforts against Nicaragua … and senior US policymakers were not immune to the idea that drug money was a perfect solution to the Contras’ funding problems.”

US Senator John Kerry

“Drug Boss Escobar Worked for the CIA” is a short documentary made by Newsbud. Follow us on Twitter: @INTEL_TODAY

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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

U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, left, next to Russian Ambassador to the U.S. Sergei Kislyak at the White House in Washington, May 10, 2017. (Russian Foreign Ministry photo via AP)

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 month. Follow us on Twitter: @INTEL_TODAY 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

Mr Jared Kushner, along with General Michael Flynn, left, has found his name linked to the Russian investigation

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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 Arena, killing at least 22 people and seriously injuring many more. What do we know so far? Follow us on Twitter: @INTEL_TODAY 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 leader’s brother meet with a US spy before he was assassinated?

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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 make them proud of us, as we are of them.”

CIA Director Mike Pompeo — May 22 2017

The CIA Memorial wall with 117 Stars

This year marks the 30th annual memorial ceremony. The ceremony began in 1987 and is attended each year by hundreds of employees, retirees, and family members of those who died in service with the CIA.  Follow us on Twitter: @INTEL_TODAY 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

The then King Albert II is currently accused of involvement in the affair relating to a peerage for the billionaire, George Forrest.

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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 O. Brennan — Former Director of the C.I.A.

Former Director of the CIA John Brennan

On Tuesday (May 23 2017), John O. Brennan, the former director of the C.I.A., said publicly for the first time  that he was concerned about possible ties between Russia and the Trump campaign. Follow us on Twitter: @INTEL_Today Continue reading →

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