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Recent Examples of counterintelligence
The files stem from a decade-old counterintelligence probe into a Chinese woman, known both as Christine Fang and Fang Fang, who reportedly helped Swalwell with fundraising and placing an intern in his office during the 2014 campaign cycle.
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Sophie Brams, The Hill, 29 Mar. 2026
Those concerns came as part of a widening counterintelligence investigation.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 29 Mar. 2026
The series will track the pair as they are pulled between allegiance to their homeland, their sense of self and their bonds as a family, while a relentless Korean counterintelligence agent edges closer to exposing them.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
In November, a federal grand jury subpoenaed former CIA Director John Brennan, former FBI counterintelligence official Peter Strzok and former FBI attorney Lisa Page as part of the wide-ranging probe.
—Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
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Sophie Brams, The Hill, 29 Mar. 2026
Those concerns came as part of a widening counterintelligence investigation.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 29 Mar. 2026
The series will track the pair as they are pulled between allegiance to their homeland, their sense of self and their bonds as a family, while a relentless Korean counterintelligence agent edges closer to exposing them.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
In November, a federal grand jury subpoenaed former CIA Director John Brennan, former FBI counterintelligence official Peter Strzok and former FBI attorney Lisa Page as part of the wide-ranging probe.
—Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for counterintelligence
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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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Instead of adapting a specific film or book from the past 60 years of Bond history, 007 First Light is developer IO Interactive's origin story for its own continuity, starring a younger take on the agent at the start of his espionage journey.—
Jordan Minor,
PC Magazine,
1 June 2026
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And James Bond works on a similar frequency, now more a figure of myth—author Ian Fleming died more than six decades ago—than any sort of direct commentary on the merits of western espionage.—
Alex James Kane,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Congress seemed likely to renew the FISA provision at the last minute despite bipartisan concerns about the scope of government spying.—
Jason Willick,
Washington Post,
6 June 2026
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The Five Eyes, which has its roots in US-UK cooperation during World War II, is one of the world’s most comprehensive spying alliances.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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The tunnel was discovered through intelligence work conducted by agents with the FGR's Criminal Investigation Agency in coordination with Mexico's Security Cabinet.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Pulte will remain as chairman of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and FHFA director in addition to acting as national intelligence director.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
2 June 2026
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“Counterintelligence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterintelligence. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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