Espionage
Trump's Pardon List Leaves Off Snowden, Assange and Winner
Trump granted clemency to dozens of people in the final hours of his presidency.
Putin Congratulating Biden Gives Hope to Family of American in Russia Jail
Former U.S. marine Paul Whelan, who was sentenced to 16 years, is being considered for a prisoner swap.
Russia Vows 'Retaliatory Measures' After Dutch Expel Diplomats For Spying
The Netherlands said that the two Russians were seeking information on artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and nanotechnology.
The U.S. Needs a Cyber Strategy Designed for Defense
A offensive-oriented cyber warfare strategy is reckless.
U.S. Army Condemns Officer Accused of Spying for Russia
Peter Rafael Dzibinski Debbins, 45, is accused of espionage after allegedly sharing military information for years.
Former Green Beret Charged With Giving Military Information to Russia
A former member of the U.S. Army Special Forces was arrested Friday after allegedly providing military secrets to "self-proclaimed members of Russia's Intelligence Service."
Ex-CIA Officer Accused of Spying for China Wanted 'Motherland' to Succeed
Alexander Yuk Ching Ma—a naturalized U.S. citizen—was arrested last week accused of working for Chinese intelligence for a decade.
Senators Praise U.K Decision to Ban China's Huawei After U.S. Pressure
The U.K has announced it will ban the Chinese technology giant from the country's 5G network. Washington has said the company poses a security risk.
Pentagon Lists Companies Connected to Chinese Military, Including Huawei
"If Beijing cannot develop technology on its own, it attempts to steal it from the United States using cyber espionage," read a 2019 letter from U.S. lawmakers.
Ex-U.S. Marine Paul Whelan Convicted of Espionage Awaits 'Swift' Spy Swap
The U.S. has responded angrily to the conviction of Whelan for receiving classified information and his sentence to 16 years' hard labor.
U.S. Will Develop Coronavirus Vaccine Research First: White House
National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien said China is likely using espionage to try and steal U.S. coronavirus vaccine research, but he declared American scientists would develop it first.
Chelsea Manning reportedly attempted suicide in jail before next hearing
Manning has been imprisoned after her refusal to testify before a grand jury about her connection with WikiLeaks.
Big Cat Researchers in Iran Jailed for Up to a Decade for Espionage
Researchers in Iran were given sentences for up to ten years after being arrested on charges of being American spies.
Freed Russian Spy Maria Butina Offered Post in Russian Parliament
Butina served 18 months in a Florida prison for trying to infiltrate the NRA and build ties with high-ranking U.S. conservatives.
Fox News Guest John Yoo Accuses Vindman of 'Espionage' Ahead of Testimony
John Yoo, who penned the infamous Bush-era "Torture Memos," suggested that Vindman's Ukrainian background should be cause for concern.
Republican Congressman Claims 'Russophobia' Jailed Convicted Russian Agent
Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) claimed in a tweet Friday that convicted Russian agent Maria Butina was jailed due to "Russophobia" and "filing the wrong paperwork." Butina was released from a low security prison and deported Friday after serving 15 months of an 18 month sentence.
North Korea Hostage Freed by Trump Details CIA Work, Prison Torture
Kim Dong Chul was one of three American citizens released from North Korean prisons and returned to the U.S. in 2018.
UCLA Professor Stole Missile Secrets for China, Faces 219 Years in Prison
Yi-Chi Shih sourced sensitive microchips from an American company whose customers include the U.S. Air Force and DARPA.
Senators Warn Donald Trump Against Swapping Huawei Ban for China Trade Deal
"In no way should Huawei be used as a bargaining chip in trade negotiations," U.S. senators Mark Warner and Marco Rubio wrote in a letter, published today.
Julian Assange Health: 'Grave Concerns' for WikiLeaks Founder
Assange was too ill to appear via video link for a hearing in U.K. court over extradition to the United States.
Russia's Dark History of Influence in America
Over half a century, first the Soviet Union and then Russia have made numerous efforts—some successful—to penetrate the United States, recruit spies, and plant agents of influence.
CIA Turncoats Should Be Lured Back With No Jail Time
The radical approach to turncoats has split the intelligence community. "Don't think I didn't know that people would choke on this," says David Charney, a CIA-connected psychiatrist.
China Developing New Stealth Jets
"These new bombers will have additional capabilities, with full-spectrum upgrades compared with current operational bomber fleets," a report from the Defense Intelligence Agency revealed.
Anti-China Feelings Have Reached 'Hysteria' Level
"The real intent of the United States is to employ its state apparatus in every conceivable way to suppress and block out China's high-tech companies," Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said.
Russia Charges American Marine With Espionage
Moscow has said that Paul Whelan was caught while accepting a USB stick with the names of employees at a secret state organization.
Retired Marine Arrested in Moscow for 'Spying'
The family of Paul Whelan, a U.S. citizen detained in Russia for allegedly spying, said he was a retired Marine who was in Moscow for a wedding.
U.S. Army Reservist Stands Accused of Spying for China
He had been tasked with collecting biographical information on possible espionage recruits.
Russian Arrested for Espionage at Norway IT Conference
A spokesman for the Norwegian police said the suspect would be held for two weeks to keep him from destroying evidence.
China Uses Cyberespionage to Gain Military Advantage
China is responsible for over 90 percent of cyber-enabled economic espionage in the United States, a report reveals.
Iran Grants Temporary Release to British 'Spy' Prisoner
Zaghari-Ratcliffe was sentenced to prison for five years in September 2016, charged with trying to overthrow the Iranian regime.