Above image: Attorney General William Barr The following is an excerpt from a news analysis in The Hill Dear Attorney General Barr: Advice from insiders By Sharyl Attkisson Some notable Department of Justice (DOJ) and Intelligence Community officials have been very vocal with their views on everything from investigations to politics. No doubt the nation’s […]
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Govt. spying first revealed: the computer intrusions
The following is the 18th in a series of excerpts from my New York Times bestseller “Stonewalled,” which recounts the government intrusions of my computers. More excerpts to follow. Links to previous excerpts are below. As damage control for Clapper’s misstep, the Obama administration mounts an outreach effort on Capitol Hill. Clapper is now sent to defend the very programs he […]
The Evolving, Revolving Benghazi Story From Mike Morell and White House
[Former CIA Deputy Director Mike Morell] Note: This story was first published Mary 14, 2015. Two and a half years after the Benghazi terrorist attacks, ex-CIA official Mike Morell and the White House continue with their litany of evolving and often conflicting explanations as to what happened and what went wrong. Not only do their statements […]
2016 Ringling Town Hall Lecture Series: Messina and Rove
I’m looking forward to moderating a presidential election year debate between two political strategists: Democrat Jim Messina and Republican Karl Rove. The event will take place Feb. 3, 2016 in Sarasota, Florida as part of the Ringling Town Hall Lecture Series. “Messina was the Democratic strategist behind President Obama’s 2012 re-election campaign. Rove was senior […]
Unanswered Benghazi Questions: 9th in a Series
[Above image: Aftermath of Benghazi attacks, obtained by Judicial Watch in a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit against the U.S. State Dept.] [box type=”tick” style=”rounded”]9. Is it true that “specific measures” were taken to ensure “our preparedness and security posture” as stated in a White House press release on September 10, 2012 — the day before […]
The U.S. Govt. vs. Gen. David Petraeus
[Above image: Gen. David Petraeus as CIA Director, Official Photo] The New York Times reports federal prosecutors are recommending felony charges against former CIA Director Gen. David Petraeus for allegedly providing classified information to a civilian author and journalist with whom he allegedly had an affair. In light of the news, it’s worth looking at […]
“Architect” of Enhanced Interrogation: Some Allegations “Not True”
Psychologist James Mitchell tells me it was unfair for Senate Democrats to release a report accusing him and his military partner of bad behavior without giving him and the C.I.A. the chance to defend or explain themselves. Some say the techniques utilized constituted torture and revealed no worthwhile information. Mitchell responds. Watch James Mitchell interview
Reporter Too Cozy With CIA Press Handlers?
The Intercept alleges a shockingly close collaborative relationship between a national security reporter for the Los Angeles Times and CIA press handlers. According to the article, the reporter explicitly promised “positive news coverage…sometimes sending the press office entire story drafts for review prior to publication.” According to the article, emails obtained through a Freedom of Information […]