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This lack of capability may be why Gabbard, early on, tried to wrest control of counterintelligence operations from Kash Patel over at the FBI, an effort that failed (and should have).—
Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
25 Apr. 2026 -
Daly was an investigator and counterintelligence operative for the federal law enforcement agency.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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As a protective measure, the White House might ask AI companies to increase their security practices to prevent espionage and exfiltration of the most capable versions of the technology (consider that a handful of unauthorized users have reportedly gained access to Mythos).—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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Under existing law, lawmakers can lose their pensions if convicted of a federal crime that relates to public corruption, espionage, treason or several other national security offenses.—
Anna Liss-Roy The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
27 Apr. 2026
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The latest firings included experts in counterespionage matters.—
Perry Stein,
Arkansas Online,
28 Feb. 2026
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The employee filed the complaint with the division director, Robert Turner, a 22-year veteran of the bureau who previously held roles in counterterrorism and counterespionage.—
William Turton,
ProPublica,
30 Dec. 2025
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Under the plan, FISA, which allows warrantless wiretapping of noncitizens, would be extended for three years, with new oversight guardrails and penalties for abusing the spy tool.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Apr. 2026
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Michael Gagnon was charged with unlawful wiretapping and violating an abuse prevention order.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
14 Apr. 2026
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But the company continues to face accusations that its products pose a spying threat that China could leverage.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
22 Apr. 2026
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But the line between collaborating for lawful national security purposes versus unlawful domestic spying is becoming dangerously blurred or ignored.—
Anne Toomey McKenna,
The Conversation,
21 Apr. 2026
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Charles is expected to talk about the defense, intelligence and security ties the countries have shared for decades.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Belarus’ presidential press service said the negotiations had involved intelligence services from seven countries.—
Claudia Ciobanu,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Cloak-and-dagger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloak-and-dagger. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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