CIA Considered Potential Truth Serum for Terror Suspects
After 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?
Conspiracy 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?
William 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?
Activists have called on German prosecutors to move against Haspel, but no warrant has been issued.
Did a CIA Agent Confess to Killing Bob Marley?
A 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?
Unsubstantiated 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
The "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
A 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
Edward 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
An 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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Is This Lev Parnas at a Family Birthday Party with Donald Trump?
While this photo is nearly 30 years old, the claim that it shows the business associate of Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani has only been around since January 2020.
Did Pelosi Use $15,000 Worth of Pens to Sign Articles of Impeachment?
The tradition of using multiple pens to sign important legislation, and then giving those pens to the people involved, has been practiced by politicians for decades.
Did Dershowitz Say He Was ‘Not Happy Seeing Nixon’s Gang Being Tried by Blacks and Liberals’?
Searching the long quote trails of public figures often turns up interesting statements from days past.
Does the McCarran-Walter Act of 1952 Bar Muslims from Holding Public Office?
Such an interpretation of the 1952 law would not only be incorrect, it would betray an egregious ignorance of the U.S. Constitution.
Will Aaron Hernandez’s Family Receive $15 Million from the NFL?
Aaron Hernandez's conviction could be vacated under the obscure legal doctrine of abatement ab initio, but that won't necessarily entitle his family to millions of dollars.