Gina Haspel
Updates on Gina Haspel. In 2018, former President Donald Trump nominated Haspel to be the 7th director of the Central Intelligence Agency, becoming the first female director of the agency. Before that she served as deputy director of the agency from 2017 to 2018. She first joined the CIA in 1985.
CIA Director Gina Haspel 'Should Be Fired," Trump Lawyer Says
"Why Gina Haspel is still there in the CIA is beyond my comprehension," attorney Sidney Powell said.
Torture Report Author Says CIA Waterboarded More Detainees Than Claimed
In the lead-up to a new movie dramatizing the Senate Torture Report's creation, the report's primary author speaks out on the ongoing dangers of CIA abuses.
Trump May Make U.S. 'Relive Iraq,' Ex-CIA Agent Says
"There ain't no learning in the second kick of the mule here," said a former deputy director of the CIA's Counterterrorism Center.
Trump Says U.S. Troops Will Stay in Iraq
"We have a base in Iraq, and the base is a fantastic edifice. I mean, I was there recently, and I couldn't believe the money that was spent on these massive runways," the president said.
Trump 'Adopting' Putin's 'Position' on Intelligence
"People need to stop saying that Donald Trump is taking a different position than all of his intel chiefs and from the United States military," "Morning Joe" host Joe Scarborough said.
Trump Shows 'Willful Ignorance' of U.S. Intelligence
"I worry that it sends a strong message to our adversaries out there, particularly Russia and China, that there are huge gaps remaining in the national security decision-making apparatus in this country," John Kirby said.
Snowden Hits Out At CIA Director Over Torture Legacy
A "culture of impunity" has "corrupted not just our system of intelligence, but really, our system of government," whistleblower Edward Snowden says.
U.S. Has Set 'Deplorable' Example for Human Rights
Nils Melzer, the United Nation's special rapporteur on torture, accused the U.S. of leading a process of dismantling human rights.
Pompeo Praises Crown Prince, U.S.-Saudi Ties
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo praised "President Trump's pragmatic—and correct—approach to the U.S.-Saudi relationship."
Will Trump Turn On Mohammed bin Salman?
There's an emerging geopolitical chess-match between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Iran for hegemony of the Middle East.
White House Aide Kelly Sadler out After McCain Comment
Sadler promised a public apology to Senator John McCain's daughter Meghan, but only apologized personally.
Huckabee Sanders: Democrats Lost Their War On GOP Women
The press secretary said there was a war against women in Donald Trump's administration.
Gina Haspel Confirmed as CIA Head After Democratic Help
Haspel was confirmed with the help of Democrats despite concerns over her role in the CIA's use of torture.
Torture Expert Schools MMA Fighter On Waterboarding
Tim Kennedy posted a nearly hour-long video of himself being voluntarily waterboarded by his friends in support of CIA director nominee Gina Haspel.
GOP Congressman Says Trump Wouldn't Last Under Torture
California Representative Duncan Hunter's candor came after a week of Trump surrogates hurling insults at McCain, whose announcement that he would be opposing CIA pick Gina Haspel roiled some within his own party.
Abu Ghraib Prisoner Condemns Gina Haspel Nomination
Ali Shallal al-Qaysi said the decision to nominate Gina Haspel for CIA director is a disgrace.
Britain Apologizes for Anglo-American Terror Renditions
A man and his pregnant wife were abducted in Thailand and sent to Libya to be imprisoned and tortured.
Haspel Offered Forgetful Slip on CIA Torture
Speaking to the Senate intelligence committee, Gina Haspel said the agency "never did" harsh interrogations before 9/11. She's wrong.
Gina Haspel Says She Would Disobey Trump If Necessary
CIA director nominee Gina Haspel faced an intense grilling during her Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday.
Watch Gina Haspel's Senate Confirmation Hearing
Waterboarding and destruction of CIA interrogation tapes are expected to be among the hearing's key points during questioning.
The Woman Who Kept the Secrets
Gina Haspel's CIA colleagues praise her discretion, but that trait bedevils her nomination.
Trump's Pick for CIA Director Will Discuss Torture Role
Gina Haspel has been accused of being involved in controversial interrogation methods.
McCain and Cheney Offspring Spar Over CIA Appointment
President Donald Trump's CIA appointment has spurred a feud between Meghan McCain and Liz Cheney over the appointee's previous involvement in torture tactics.
Who Is Gina Haspel?
Haspel, the first woman to serve as CIA director, has a controversial past, having overseen a CIA site known for torturing terrorism suspects.
CIA Woman in Torture Controversy Vaulted to No. 2 Slot
Gina Haspel is the first career CIA woman to be appointed deputy director.
'Black Site' Prison Operator Named CIA Deputy Chief
Gina Haspel, who will serve under new Central Intelligence Agency Director Mike Pompeo, was the first woman spy to reach the CIA's second-highest position.
