CIA

Did CIA Video Feature ‘Intersectional,’ ‘Cisgender,’ ‘Latina’ Woman?

• 5 May 2021

A promotional CIA video was decried as “woke recruitment” and “propaganda.”

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Did CIA Video Feature ‘Intersectional,’ ‘Cisgender,’ ‘Latina’ Woman?

CIA Considered Potential Truth Serum for Terror Suspects

• 13 November 2018

After months of research, the agency decided that a drug called Versed, a sedative often...

• AP News

CIA Considered Potential Truth Serum for Terror Suspects

Is Christine Blasey Ford ‘Deeply Tied’ to the Central Intelligence Agency?

• 2 October 2018

Conspiracy theorists outdid themselves in attempting to create connections between the CIA and Brett Kavanaugh's...

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Is Christine Blasey Ford ‘Deeply Tied’ to the Central Intelligence Agency?

Did the Man Who Oversaw the Bin Laden Raid Say It Would Be ‘An Honor’ If President Trump Revoked His Security Clearance?

• 23 August 2018

William McRaven wrote "I would consider it an honor if you would revoke my security...

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Did the Man Who Oversaw the Bin Laden Raid Say It Would Be ‘An Honor’ If President Trump Revoked His Security Clearance?

Is There a Warrant for CIA Director Nominee Gina Haspel’s Arrest?

• 19 March 2018

Activists have called on German prosecutors to move against Haspel, but no warrant has been...

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Is There a Warrant for CIA Director Nominee Gina Haspel’s Arrest?

Did a CIA Agent Confess to Killing Bob Marley?

• 4 December 2017

A disreputable web site capitalized on an old conspiracy theory about the death of the...

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Did a CIA Agent Confess to Killing Bob Marley?

Is Former CIA Director John Brennan a Muslim?

• 22 January 2015

Unsubstantiated rumor claims former CIA Director John Brennan is a Muslim who converted to Islam...

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Is Former CIA Director John Brennan a Muslim?

‘Gong Show’ Creator and Star Chuck Barris Dies at 87

• 22 March 2017

The "Palisades Park" songwriter also created the long-running game shows "The Dating Game" and "The...

• News

‘Gong Show’ Creator and Star Chuck Barris Dies at 87

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...

• News

Did President Trump Bring a Cheering Crowd with Him to Visit the CIA?

CIA Agents Arrested in Turkey for Erdogan Assassination Attempt

• 21 July 2016

A story about CIA involvement in Turkey's July 2016 military coup attempt was light on...

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CIA Agents Arrested in Turkey for Erdogan Assassination Attempt

Edward Snowden Said Osama bin Laden is Alive

• 10 May 2016

Edward Snowden did not claim Osama bin Laden was alive and living lavishly in the...

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Edward Snowden Said Osama bin Laden is Alive

CIA Agents Arrested Crossing Mexican Border with Cocaine

• 3 May 2016

An old fake news article reported that two CIA agents were arrested at the Mexican...

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CIA Agents Arrested Crossing Mexican Border with Cocaine