CIA Considered Potential Truth Serum for Terror Suspects
13 November 2018After months of research, the agency decided that a drug called Versed, a sedative often prescribed to reduce anxiety, was "possibly worth a try."
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Is Christine Blasey Ford ‘Deeply Tied’ to the Central Intelligence Agency?
2 October 2018Conspiracy theorists outdid themselves in attempting to create connections between the CIA and Brett Kavanaugh's principal accuser.
Did the Man Who Oversaw the Bin Laden Raid Say It Would Be ‘An Honor’ If President Trump Revoked His Security Clearance?
23 August 2018William McRaven wrote "I would consider it an honor if you would revoke my security clearance as well, so I can add my name to the list of men and women who have spoken up against your presidency."
Is There a Warrant for CIA Director Nominee Gina Haspel’s Arrest?
19 March 2018Activists have called on German prosecutors to move against Haspel, but no warrant has been issued.
Did a CIA Agent Confess to Killing Bob Marley?
4 December 2017A disreputable web site capitalized on an old conspiracy theory about the death of the reggae icon to spin fake news clickbait.
Is Former CIA Director John Brennan a Muslim?
22 January 2015Unsubstantiated rumor claims former CIA Director John Brennan is a Muslim who converted to Islam while stationed in Saudi Arabia.
‘Gong Show’ Creator and Star Chuck Barris Dies at 87
22 March 2017The "Palisades Park" songwriter also created the long-running game shows "The Dating Game" and "The Newlywed Game."
Did President Trump Bring a Cheering Crowd with Him to Visit the CIA?
CBS News reported that Donald Trump’s team brought a cheering committee who was seated in the front three rows during his speech at CIA headquarters.
CIA Agents Arrested in Turkey for Erdogan Assassination Attempt
21 July 2016A story about CIA involvement in Turkey's July 2016 military coup attempt was light on documentation and heavy on speculation.
Edward Snowden Said Osama bin Laden is Alive
10 May 2016Edward Snowden did not claim Osama bin Laden was alive and living lavishly in the Bahamas on the CIA's payroll.
CIA Agents Arrested Crossing Mexican Border with Cocaine
3 May 2016An old fake news article reported that two CIA agents were arrested at the Mexican border with a large quantity of cocaine.
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Did Trump Campaign Offer Actors $50 to Cheer Him at Prez Announcement?
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Is this Phallic-Looking Object a Real Plant?
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Did a Man Fall into Coma After Discovering Wife Owned House They Rented?
21 June 2019Anecdotal reports of a man finding out his wife owns the house they've been renting were making the rounds in Africa years before this meme.