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Watching al-Qaida chief's 'pattern of life' key to his death

The seeds of the U.S. counterterrorism operation that killed al-Qaida's leader were planted over many months.

CIA director William Burns says ties between Russia, Iran suffer from "limits," lack of trust

Burns' comments followed a rare visit by Putin this week to Tehran, where he met with Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and President Ebrahim Raisi, as well as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

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CIA Director: Putin 'too healthy'

William Burns' comment is a blow to Putin's critics who believed the Russian leader was ill.

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Spy agencies' focus on China could snare Chinese Americans

China is the foremost challenge for U.S. national security agencies, a so-called “hard target” that is America’s chief rival for global dominance.

Biden, Bolsonaro to hold first meeting amid election worries

U.S. President Joe Biden and Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro lead the two largest democracies in the Western Hemisphere, but they haven't met since Biden took office last year.

As gas prices soar, Biden leans toward visiting Saudi Arabia

President Joe Biden is leaning towards making a visit to Saudi Arabia — a trip that would likely bring him face-to-face with the Saudi crown prince he once shunned as a killer.

Spy agencies urged to fix open secret: A lack of diversity

The national reckoning over racial inequality sparked by George Floyd’s murder two years ago has gone on behind closed doors inside America’s intelligence agencies.

US vice president, top officials visit UAE to pay respects

Vice President Kamala Harris has led a high-powered American delegation to the United Arab Emirates to pay respects to the federation’s late ruler and meet with the newly ascended president.

Putin is 'doubling down' with new offensive by Russia's flagging army because he can't afford to lose, CIA director says

Russian President Vladimir Putin Putin's "frame of mind" can't accept defeat in Ukraine, CIA director William Burns said.

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Putin set to "double down" in second, risky phase of war: CIA director

But there's no indication the Russian president is preparing for imminent use of nuclear weapons, William Burns said.

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Many say Biden not tough enough on Russia, AP-NORC poll says

Many people in the U.S. continue to question whether President Joe Biden is showing enough strength in response to Russia’s war against Ukraine, even as most approve of steps the U.S. is already taking and few want U.S. troops to get involved in the conflict.

Live Updates | Celebrity chef's kitchen bombed in Kharkiv

Russia’s bombardment of Ukrainian cities destroyed a community kitchen in Kharkiv.

CIA director warns Putin's 'desperation' over Russia's failures in Ukraine could lead him to use nukes

"None of us can take lightly the threat posed by a potential resort to tactical nuclear weapons or low-yield nuclear weapons," the CIA chief warned.

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Russia-Ukraine war latest: Key Russian vessel sinks as CIA warns about Putin’s potential use of nuclear weapons

As the Russia-Ukraine war entered its eighth week, Russia confirmed that its flagship vessel in the Black Sea sank — with Ukrainians claiming their anti-ship missile is to blame — while CIA Director William Burns warned the U.S. can’t “take lightly” the possibility that Russia would use nuclear weapons.

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CIA Director William Burns decries Russia's "horrific" crimes in Ukraine, calls out China as "silent partner in Putin's aggression"

He called Putin an "apostle of payback" whose appetite for risk has grown as his circle of trusted advisers has shrunk over the years.

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CIA Director William Burns decries Russia's "horrific" crimes in Ukraine, calls out China as "silent partner in Putin's aggression"

He called Putin an "apostle of payback" whose appetite for risk has grown as his circle of trusted advisers has shrunk over the years.

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Secret intelligence has unusually public role in Ukraine war

Secret intelligence is playing an unusually public role in the war in Ukraine.

CIA Director William Burns tests positive for Covid after meeting with Biden, but is not considered a close contact

Burns, who is fully vaccinated and boosted against Covid-19, last met with President Joe Biden on Wednesday morning.

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CIA director tests positive for COVID-19, has mild symptoms

CIA Director William Burns has tested positive for COVID-19.

'She became our voice': Albright hailed by world leaders

As she pressed the Clinton administration into action against Serbian President Slobodan Milosevic over war crimes in the Balkans, Madeleine Albright would harken back to her own childhood as a refugee from Czechoslovakia who fled the Nazis in war-torn Europe.

Russia asks China for military help in war with Ukraine, U.S. officials say

The request included military aid and equipment, according to the officials.

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US view of Putin: Angry, frustrated, likely to escalate war

Russian President Vladimir Putin appears to U.S. intelligence as angry and frustrated more than two weeks into a war he thought he would dominate in two days.

US official: Russia seeking military aid from China

A U.S. official says Russia has asked China for military equipment to use in its invasion of Ukraine.

China amplifies unsupported Russian claim of Ukraine biolabs

As Russia intensifies its assault on Ukraine, it is getting a helping hand from China in spreading inflammatory and unsubstantiated claims that the U.S. is financing biological weapons labs in Ukraine.

Endgame elusive as West tries to force Russia out of Ukraine

As Western leaders congratulate themselves for their speedy and severe responses to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, they’re also scratching their heads with uncertainty about what their actions will accomplish.

Ukraine war at 2-week mark: Russians slowed but not stopped

Two weeks into its war in Ukraine, Russia has achieved less and struggled more than anticipated at the outset of the biggest land conflict in Europe since World War II.

'Putin is angry': U.S. intel chiefs warn that Russia may escalate attacks

U.S. intelligence leaders on Tuesday floated the idea that Vladimir Putin may seek an exit from Ukraine if his war effort continues to stall, but that escalation of the conflict is likely to happen before the Russian president considers ending his attacks.

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Putin "undeterred" by economic sanctions and military setbacks in Ukraine, U.S. intel leaders say

An "aggrieved" Putin likely "perceives this as a war he cannot afford to lose," said director of national intelligence Avril Haines.

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Putin "undeterred" by economic sanctions and military setbacks in Ukraine, U.S. intel leaders say

An "aggrieved" Putin likely "perceives this as a war he cannot afford to lose," said director of national intelligence Avril Haines.

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CIA director: Putin is 'angry and frustrated,' likely to 'double-down'

CIA Director William Burns says Russia's invasion of Ukraine has fallen far short of Vladimir Putin's expectations. Burns now predicts weeks of 'ugly fighting' for control of Ukraine's cities.

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Putin unlikely to be deterred by setbacks, intelligence officials tell House committee

Putin did not expect the level of Ukrainian resistance to his invasion, nor the sanctions imposed by countries around the world, lawmakers are told.

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Russia underestimated Ukraine's resistance, US officials say

Top U.S. intelligence officials believe Russia underestimated the strength of Ukraine’s resistance before launching an invasion that has likely caused thousands of Russian casualties.

U.S. intel agencies: Russia does not want to engage directly with U.S. military

U.S. intel agencies believe Russia doesn't want to engage directly with the U.S. military, says a worldwide threats analysis prepped before the Ukraine invasion.

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What could be causing "Havana Syndrome" cases on U.S. soil?

Investigators believe a microwave weapon could be behind the cases, but several questions remain unanswered.

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Experts: Energy attacks could be behind some 'Havana' cases

A panel of intelligence experts hasn’t identified a single culprit for apparent brain injuries reported by U.S. personnel that have been linked to so-called “Havana syndrome.

CIA: Most 'Havana syndrome' cases not linked to US adversary

U_S_ officials say the CIA believes it's unlikely that Russia or another foreign adversary is using microwaves or other forms of directed energy to attack hundreds of American diplomats and intelligence officers who attribute their brain injuries and other symptoms to what's come to be known as “Havana syndrome.”.

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CIA "Havana Syndrome" task force rules out foreign attacks in most reported cases in interim report

Two dozen cases remain "unresolved" and will be the focus of "active and intense investigation," a senior CIA official said.

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Biden predicts Russia will invade Ukraine, warns Putin

President Joe Biden says he thinks Russia will invade Ukraine and is warning President Vladimir Putin that his country would pay a “dear price” in lives lost and a possible cutoff from the global banking system if it does.

US seeks balance as fears grow Russia may invade Ukraine

The buildup of Russian troops near Ukraine has left U.S. officials perplexed.

US presses Russia over troop buildup along Ukraine border

The Biden administration is stepping up pressure on Russia over a buildup of troops along its frontier with Ukraine.

State Dept. names new coordinator on 'Havana Syndrome' cases

The State Department has named a new coordinator for its investigation into cases of so-called Havana Syndrome.

Thousands of intel officers refusing vaccine risk dismissal

Thousands of intelligence officers could soon face dismissal for failing to comply with the U.S. government’s vaccine mandate, leading to concerns from Republican lawmakers about potentially hurting agencies considered critical to national security.

CIA director meets in Moscow with top Russian official amid heightened tensions

William Burns met with the official at President Biden's request.

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US-China tensions evident as Biden heads to twin summits

For nine months under President Joe Biden, the U.S. has pursued a diplomatic strategy that could be characterized as about China, without China.

CIA creates working group on China as threats keep rising

The CIA says it will create a top-level working group on China as part of a broad U.S. government effort focused on countering Beijing’s influence.

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CIA creates new mission centers focused on China and technology

In announcing the changes, the CIA director referred to "increasingly adversarial Chinese government" as the "most important geopolitical threat we face in the 21st century."

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Havana Syndrome: ‘Attacks have stepped-up in their brazenness,’ says national security expert

Frank Figliuzzi calls for greater coordination to combat the growing number of mysterious soundwave attacks against Americans dubbed “Havana Syndrome.”

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U.S. sought to guide isolated Afghan president through U.S. withdrawal

It was clear that the Taliban was coming back into power in one form or another.

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US, Pakistan face each other again on Afghanistan threats

The Taliban’s takeover of Kabul has deepened the mutual distrust between the U.S. and Pakistan, two putative allies who have tangled over Afghanistan.

CIA Recalls Vienna Station Chief In Move Related To Handling Of 'Havana Syndrome'

A growing number of U.S. intelligence officers and diplomats in Vienna have reported symptoms in recent months consistent with Havana syndrome, which include dizziness, migraines and memory loss.

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U.S. intelligence officer traveling with CIA chief in India reported "Havana Syndrome" symptoms

The officer traveling with CIA Director William Burns sought medical care in India, in the latest case to stoke concern about the mystery illness.

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Officer accompanying CIA chief develops 'Havana' symptoms

A U.S. intelligence officer suffered symptoms linked to a series of directed-energy attacks known as “Havana syndrome” while traveling with Central Intelligence Agency Director William Burns in India earlier this month.

U.S. intelligence officer traveling with CIA chief in India reported "Havana Syndrome" symptoms

The officer traveling with CIA Director William Burns sought medical care in India, in the latest case to stoke concern about the mystery illness.

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Afghanistan live updates U.S. forces preparing for more ISIS attacks in Kabul, top commander says

Possible terrorist attacks may include the use of car bombs or rockets being fired at Kabul airport as the evacuation effort nears its Aug. 31 deadline.

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World leaders and Taliban condemn attack near Kabul airport

As condolences and denunciations poured in from across the world in the aftermath of the twin blasts, the Taliban said it launched an investigation of the attack.

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Taliban spokesman says ‘no proof’ bin Laden was responsible for 9/11 attacks

When it was last in power, the Taliban provided a safe harbor in Afghanistan for bin Laden.

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Live updates ‘Very high threat’ of terrorist attack as U.S. allies start withdrawal from Kabul

The Biden administration has previously warned that Islamic State poses a threat to the evacuation mission.

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In quest for legitimacy and to keep money flowing, Taliban pushes for political deal with rivals

Taliban leaders have shuttled between more than a dozen meetings over the past week with the few former Afghan officials who remain in Kabul.

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Taliban takeover could drive covid crisis in Afghanistan as vaccinations plummet, U.N. warns

Taliban takeover of Afghanistan: What you need to knowLive updates: Afghans running out of money as Taliban bans taking dollars out of the countryFAQ: What you need to know about the TalibanDispatch from Afghanistan: The treacherous journey into Kabul airport to escape Taliban-controlled AfghanistanMore related storiesCIA Director William Burns held secret meeting in Kabul with Taliban leader Abdul Ghani BaradarTaliban sends hundreds of fighters to final province beyond its controlBritain, other U.S. allies push back on Biden’s Aug. 31 deadline to leave KabulHere’s how the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan could affect al-Qaeda and the Islamic State

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Lawmakers to Biden advisers: Don’t leave Afghanistan by Aug. 31 if evacuation mission isn’t complete

Both Republicans and Democrats agreed that if there are still American citizens left in Afghanistan trying to escape, the United States should not stick to the deadline.

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Live updates Taliban tries to bar Afghans from fleeing, orders male officials back to work

It's “time for people to work for their country,” a Taliban spokesman said, as the Islamist militants blocked Afghans from Kabul airport.

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U.S. Senate candidate says at Ohio school board meeting that masks ‘are a form of child abuse,’ draws applause

More than 125 people harangued the West Geauga Local School Board over its mask mandate, including Josh Mandel, a Republican seeking election to the U.S. Senate. Some claimed they would sue the board.

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CIA director held secret meeting with Taliban leader in Kabul

The meeting was the group's highest-level encounter with the Biden administration since the fall of the Afghan capital.

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CIA Director Meets Taliban Leader As Deadline For U.S. Evacuation Looms

The talks between CIA Director William Burns and Taliban leader Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar come as an Aug. 31 deadline looms for the end of the U.S. airlift and withdrawal of U.S. forces.

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CIA director held secret meeting with Taliban leader in Kabul

The meeting was the group's highest-level encounter with the Biden administration since the fall of the Afghan capital.

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U.S. Official Says CIA Director Met Taliban Leader In Kabul

William Burns' visit on Monday came ahead of a planned meeting among leaders from the Group of Seven nations about the crisis in Afghanistan.

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G-7 leaders can't sway Biden to delay Afghanistan withdrawal

Sharply divided leaders of the Group of Seven industrialized democracies have clashed over U.S. President Joe Biden’s insistence on withdrawing from Afghanistan by August 31 in the face of the Taliban takeover.

Biden decides to stick with Aug. 31 final pullout from Kabul

An administration official says President Joe Biden has decided to stick with his Aug. 31 deadline for completing a U.S.-led evacuation of Americans and at-risk Afghans from the Kabul airport and for withdrawing the remaining U.S. forces.

Top U.S. officials meet to discuss "Havana Syndrome" as cause remains unclear

Even after months of intensified effort by multiple government agencies, evidence pinpointing the origin of the illness remains inconclusive.

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U.S. intensifies efforts to address "Havana Syndrome," but answers remain elusive

Worries mount that its cause is still poorly understood and not identified publicly, according to current and former U.S. officials.

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As many as 100 CIA officers have now suffered from ‘Havana Syndrome’

Several government officials affected by the ‘syndrome’ have been forced to take early retirement

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The CIA probe of mysterious 'Havana Syndrome' is being led by the officer who hunted bin Laden, CIA chief confirms

CIA director William Burns called "Havana Syndrome," which up to 200 Americans have reported having symptoms of, "real" and "serious" during an interview.

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CIA Director Says He Is Escalating Efforts To Solve 'Havana Syndrome' Mystery

In an NPR interview, William Burns says he has appointed a senior officer who led the hunt for Osama bin Laden to head the investigation into ailments that afflicted U.S. officials around the world.

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Austria investigating after 2 dozen US officials in Vienna report Havana Syndrome symptoms

Dozens of US officials in Vienna have experienced Havana syndrome symptoms since Joe Biden took office, making it the second biggest hotspot

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Afghan pullout has US spies reorienting in terrorism fight

The two-decade war in Afghanistan has given U.S. spies a perch for keeping tabs on terrorist groups that might once again use the beleaguered nation to plan attacks against the U.S. homeland.

5 predictions by the US's top spies about what the world could look like in 20 years

Some of the scenarios are devastating, while others look like a future version of our current world.

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Growing mystery of suspected energy attacks draws US concern

The Biden administration faces increasing pressure to respond to a sharply growing number of reported injuries suffered by diplomats, intelligence officers and military personnel that some suspect are caused by devices that emit waves of energy that disrupt brain function.

Biden administration conducting intelligence review of "Havana Syndrome" incidents, as suspected CIA cases rise

More than a dozen CIA officers serving overseas have returned to the U.S. in 2021 after reporting symptoms consistent with the mysterious illness.

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US report: Taliban will likely curtail Afghan women's rights

A new U.S. intelligence assessment says any gains in women’s rights in Afghanistan made in the last two decades will be at risk after the U.S. withdraws later this year.

CIA head said to have made unannounced trip to Afghanistan

A senior Afghan politician and a well-placed public figure say CIA Director William Burns made a recent unannounced visit to the Afghan capital of Kabul.

On foreign policy decisions, Biden faces drag of pragmatism

President Joe Biden this past week found himself in search of a foreign policy sweet spot: somewhere between pulling a screeching U-turn on four years of Trumpism and cautiously approaching the world as it is.

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Analysis: Biden takes a risk pulling troops from Afghanistan

At its start, America’s war in Afghanistan was about retribution for 9/11.

China is "unparalleled priority" among world threats, top U.S. intelligence officials say

Top U.S. intelligence and law enforcement officials testified before the Senate about worldwide threats facing the nation.

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Biden announces U.S. troops to leave Afghanistan by Sept. 11

"It is time to end America's longest war," Biden said. "It is time for American troops to come home."

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Biden's gamble: Will pulling troops revive extremist threat?

At its start, America’s war in Afghanistan was about retribution for 9/11.

US intel report: Virus impact to cause global 'aftershocks'

A U_S_ intelligence community report says the effects of the coronavirus pandemic are expected to contribute over the next year to “humanitarian and economic crises, political unrest, and geopolitical competition."

Biden Cabinet near complete but hundreds of jobs still open

(AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden’s Cabinet is nearly complete with the confirmation of Labor Secretary Marty Walsh. A panel will also vote on advancing the nomination of Polly Ellen Trottenberg to be deputy secretary of transportation. And even as the Biden administration moves through picking nominees, there's no guarantee they'll all receive a smooth confirmation. And some of the deputies have become political footballs for Republicans looking to score concessions from the Biden administration. Cruz continues to hold up Biden’s nominee for deputy secretary of state, Wendy Sherman, until sanctions are imposed.

Biden Cabinet near complete but hundreds of jobs still open

(AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden’s Cabinet is nearly complete with the confirmation of Labor Secretary Marty Walsh on Monday. A panel will also vote on advancing the nomination of Polly Ellen Trottenberg to be deputy secretary of Transportation. And even as the Biden administration moves through picking nominees, there's no guarantee they'll all receive a smooth confirmation. And some of the deputies have become political footballs for Republicans looking to score concessions from the Biden administration. Cruz continues to hold up Biden’s nominee for deputy secretary of State, Wendy Sherman, until sanctions are imposed.

William Burns wins Senate confirmation as next CIA director

Washington — The Senate unanimously confirmed William Burns as the next director of the CIA on Thursday, weeks after the Senate Intelligence Committee advanced his nomination. Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines also welcomed Burns' confirmation. William Burns speaks during his confirmation hearing to be director of the CIA before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. CIA) nominee for U.S. President Joe Biden, speaks during a Senate Intelligence Committee confirmation hearing in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. CIA Deputy Director David Cohen has served as the agency's acting director.

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Burns confirmed as CIA director as US faces diverse threats

William Burns, nominee for Central Intelligence Agency director, testifies during his Senate Select Intelligence Committee confirmation hearing, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (Tom Williams/Pool via AP)Without opposition, the Senate confirmed veteran diplomat William Burns as CIA director on Thursday, giving him control of the nation's premier spy agency as the U.S. government confronts threats from China, Russia, Iran and elsewhere. The approval, by voice vote, came soon after Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, lifted a hold he had placed on the nomination. He pledged at his confirmation hearing last month that he would deliver “unvarnished” intelligence to the White House. Burns was warmly received by Republicans at his Senate hearing, but his confirmation was held up this month by Cruz.

Biden's Russia credentials questioned over European pipeline

(Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/Pool via AP)WASHINGTON – After years of Democratic accusations that former President Donald Trump was too soft on Russia, the Biden administration is facing Republican criticism of its approach to Moscow. The Biden administration rejects the criticism, saying it has been clear about penalties for companies involved in the Nord Stream 2 pipeline and that its goal is to bolster European energy security. Like the Trump administration before it, the Biden administration believes the pipeline will harm European energy security, particularly for countries in Eastern and Central Europe like Ukraine and Poland, which the pipeline bypasses. U.S. officials have long said they fear Russia will use the pipeline as a political tool against its neighbors. The Biden administration suggests more sanctions may be coming.

Collins to back Haaland for Interior, sealing her approval

The announcement makes Haaland's confirmation by the Senate nearly certain and follows Haaland's endorsement last week by Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. Manchin, a moderate from West Virginia, had been publicly undecided through two days of hearings on Haaland’s nomination by President Joe Biden. Collins said she also appreciated Haaland’s support on issues important to Maine, such as Acadia National Park, “as well as her deep knowledge of tribal issues, which has earned her the support of tribes across the country, including those in Maine.'' Interior oversees the nation's public lands and waters and leads relations with nearly 600 federally recognized tribes. AdThe Senate energy panel is set to vote on Haaland's nomination Thursday.

Biden brings no relief to tensions between US and China

Biden took office promising to move quickly to restore and repair Americas relations with the rest of the world. From Iran to Russia, Europe to Latin America, Biden has sought to cool tensions that rose during President Donald Trump’s four years in office. China and the United States are the world’s two largest economies and the two largest emitters of greenhouse gases. The backdrop is clear: The United States is convinced that it and China are engaged in a duel for global dominance. Ad“There has been huge deviation between what they believe China is and what China really is,” Yu said.

CIA nominee calls China an 'authoritarian adversary,' vows to intensify competition with Beijing

WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden's nominee to run the CIA told lawmakers Wednesday that if confirmed he would intensify America's national security approach to counter China. "Out-competing China will be key to our national security in the days ahead," Will Burns said in his opening remarks to the Senate Intelligence Committee. Burns, 64, who has worked under both Republican and Democratic presidents, described Xi Jinping's China as "a formidable, authoritarian adversary." His confirmation is expected to easily pass with strong bipartisan support similar to the majority of Biden's national security team. The Senate confirmed Biden's top diplomat Antony Blinken in a 78 to 22 vote, making him the nation's next secretary of State.

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CIA nominee pledges to provide 'unvarnished' intelligence

William Burns testifies before a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on his nomination to be director of the Central Intelligence Agency, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021 on Capitol Hill in Washington. (Tom Williams/Pool via AP)WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden's nominee to run the CIA told lawmakers Wednesday that he would keep politics out of the job and deliver “unvarnished” intelligence to politicians and policymakers even if they don't want to hear it. William Burns told members of the Senate Intelligence Committee at his confirmation hearing that “politics must stop where intelligence work begins.”“That is exactly what President Biden expects of CIA. It was the first thing he told me when he asked me to take on this role," Burns said. AdWhile Russia is in many ways a declining world power, the country remains a disruptive and potent threat, Burns said.

Trouble at home may change Biden's hand in Iran nuke talks

She was speaking of U.S. foreign objectives overall, including the Iran deal. Biden's first priority for renewed talks is getting both Iran and the United States back in compliance with the nuclear deal, which offered Iran relief from sanctions in exchange for Iran accepting limits on its nuclear material and gear. “It would be a first step.”But Biden also faces pressure both from Democrats and Republican opponents of the Iran deal. The United States' European allies will be eager to help Biden wrack up a win on the new Iran talks if possible, Nasr said. Besides tapping Sherman for his administration, Biden has called back William Burns, who led secret early talks with Iran in Oman, as his CIA director.

President-elect Joe Biden chooses veteran diplomat William Burns as CIA director

President-elect Joe Biden has chosen veteran diplomat William Burns to be his CIA director. If confirmed, he would succeed Gina Haspel, the first female CIA director, who guided the agency under President Donald Trump. “I developed enormous respect for my colleagues in the CIA,” Burns said in an online video statement Monday with Biden. The director of national intelligence, not the CIA director, was in the Cabinet. Trump elevated the CIA director post back up to a Cabinet-level position, and both Haspel and National Intelligence Director John Ratcliffe sit in his Cabinet.

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