WASHINGTON – New Orleans lawyer Peter M. Thomson was nominated by President Donald Trump as inspector general of the Central Intelligence Agency, according to his law firm, Stone Pigman Walther

Leon Panetta, former Defense Secretary and CIA Director, spoke with Robert Vane on the Leaders and Legends podcast, reflecting on his career and his role in the raid that ended America's decade-long search for Osama bin Laden,

A CIA spokesperson did not confirm the shooting in Langley, but said that there was a “security incident” outside the headquarters.

Despite its bold recruitment pitch, the CIA is unlikely to make significant gains amid the intensification of the China-U.S. intelligence war.

The Australian Secret Intelligence Service (ASIS) collaborates closely with Western allies such as the U.S. and the U.K. Though it operates more discreetly, it is a highly professional agency dedicated to safeguarding Australia’s interests abroad.