Former FBI Director Robert Mueller Named Special Counsel for Russia Probe

Posted on May 18, 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. I have made no such determination.”

 Rod J. Rosenstein — Deputy Attorney General

Deputy Attorney General Robert Mueller

On May 17 2017, Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein — acting as Attorney General in Jeff Sessions’ place because he recused himself from the Russia inquiry– appointed Mueller to serve as special counsel for the United States Department of Justice. Follow us on Twitter: @INTEL_TODAY Continue reading →

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INTEL TODAY DIARY — May 18 2017

Posted on May 18, 2017 by L

Trump asked Comey to drop FBI investigation — Daniel M, a Swiss man arrested by the Germans on charges of spying — Chelsea Manning freed from prison — Yvonne Fletcher murder’s crucial evidence blocked by British security services

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Mexico — Prominent “drug cartels” journalist Javier Valdez shot dead

Posted on May 17, 2017 by L

“Even though you may have bullet-proofing and bodyguards, the gangs will decide what day they are going to kill you.”

Journalist Javier Valdez

On Monday May 15 2017, a prominent Mexican journalist who covered drug cartels and organised crime has been killed. Follow us on Twitter: @INTEL_TODAY Continue reading →

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Flynngate — The Day Donald Fired Trump [TIMELINE]

Posted on May 17, 2017 by L

“”I hope you can let this [investigation] go.”

President Donald Trump to FBI James Comey — White House, February 14 2017

President Donald Trump’s firing of FBI Director James Comey escalates the administration’s Russia scandal, and, for the first time, provides indications of impeachable offenses. Follow us on Twitter: @INTEL_TODAY Continue reading →

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INTEL TODAY DIARY — May 17 2017

Posted on May 17, 2017 by L

Former CIA claims Iran helps North Korea — WannaCry may have North Korea link — Donald Trump allegedly revealed highly classified information to Russia — Trump divulges “codeword classified” information with the Russian ambassador

Donald Trump with foreign minister Sergei Lavrov and ambassador to the US Sergey Kislyak in the White House

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Marcus Hutchins — The man who stopped the “WannaCry” ransomware

Posted on May 16, 2017 by L

“It is not a job to him, more a passion that he happens to get paid for.”

Kurtis Baron —  Founder of Fidus Information Security

A young British computer wonk is hailed a hero for helping to shut down the crippling cyber attack. Follow us on Twitter: @INTEL_TODAY

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INTEL TODAY DIARY — May 16 2017

Posted on May 16, 2017 by L

Former DNI hammers Trump over FBI Comey’s firing — North Korea renews accusation against CIA — Top US Physicist on Strategic Security Challenges to the US  — North Korea tests new “nuclear” missile

US Physicist Richard Garwin

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CIA : A Few Good Women — Rachel A. Dean (April 10 1981 – 30 September 2006 )

Posted on May 16, 2017 by L

“Rachel was a warm and compassionate young woman, and an officer of unbounded potential. We miss her still and will remember her always. She is our 87th star.”

CIA Director General Michael V. Hayden — May 21 2007

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The Memorial Wall is a memorial at the Central Intelligence Agency headquarters in Langley, Virginia. the wall honors CIA employees who died in the line of service. Today, there are 117 stars carved into the white Alabama marble wall. [WIKIPEDIA]. Eleven represent women. Follow us on Twitter: @Intel_Today Continue reading →

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Introduction to Italian Intelligence Agencies — PART IV : The Mission of the Oversight Committee

Posted on May 15, 2017 by L

“In special cases, the Committee may also summon Intelligence and Security officers, without prejudice to the power of the Prime Minister to challenge the summons on justified grounds. The Committee may hear anyone, also outside the intelligence community, who is deemed able to provide information or any useful input.”

In August 2007, Italy reorganized its Intelligence agencies and their Oversight Committee. Follow us on Twitter: @INTEL_TODAY Continue reading →

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Alastair Crooke — Trump Changes Gear: Strategic Syria policy now lies with Tillerson and Lavrov

Posted on May 15, 2017 by L

“In all the dust kicked up in Washington over Comey, Astana has passed largely unnoticed.  But there (Astana), the ‘gear change’ is substantive and merits close attention.”

Alastair Crooke — Former British Diplomat and MI6 Officer

Colonel Patrick Lang has published on his “Sic Semper Tyrannis” website  an extremely interesting analysis by Alastair Crooke regarding the Syrian situation. With his kind permission, I reproduce the text here. Follow us on Twitter: @INTEL_TODAY Continue reading →

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