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CIA, intel director locked in spy turf battle
WASHINGTON - The nation's two intelligence chiefs are locked in a turf battle over overseas posts, forcing National Security Adviser James L. Jones to mediate, according to current and former government officials.
People:Mike McConnell Barack Obama Source:(AP)
2009-05-27
Obama's intel picks short on direct experience
WASHINGTON - President-elect Barack Obama's selection of an old White House hand to head the CIA shows a preference for a strong manager over an intelligence expert.
People:Mike McConnell Dianne Feinstein Michael Hayden Barack Obama George W. Bush Activities:Obama Admin. CIA Prison Scandal Source:(AP)
2009-01-06
US arrests 2 for exporting sensitive technology to China
LOS ANGELES (AFP) - Two men were arrested in California and charged with illegally exporting to China thermal-imaging cameras, a national security controlled item, the Justice Department (DOJ) said Wednesday.
Nations:U.S. People:Mike McConnell Activities:China-U.S. Military Relations Source:(AFP)
2009-01-01
Obama to tackle foreign, domestic matters
CHICAGO - President-elect Barack Obama is tackling matters both domestic and foreign at the start of what is expected be a jam-packed final work week before he travels to his home state of Hawaii for the holidays.
People:Mike McConnell Robert Gates Joseph Biden Barack Obama Hillary Clinton Activities:Obama Admin.
2008-12-15
Rice demands Pakistan help in probe of attacks
NEW DELHI - Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Pakistan bears a "special responsibility" to help get to the bottom of last week's terror attacks in India, and she used a condolence trip to India on Wednesday to increase pressure on India's nuclear rival.
Nations:India Pakistan People:Mike McConnell Condoleezza Rice George W. Bush Activities:2008 Mumbai Terror Attack Pakistan-U.S. Source:(AP)
2008-12-03
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