John Ratcliffe
Former CIA Director.
Notable Quotes
"Twenty-five years ago, the 9/11 attacks struck a blow to our nation, but they did not break us."View Story →
"Rush abused his position and betrayed the public trust and should be held fully accountable for his actions."View Story →
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Ex-US spy who stashed gold bars in his home admits to $200m scam
David Rush, who also confessed to providing secrets to a foreign government, had revealed the existence of a "clandestine human source", prosecutors said.
October 6, 2026CIA warned of threat of 'explosive airplane' years before 9/11, documents show
The spy agency released 71 declassified presidential briefings, with one showing it had thought Al Qaeda's plans were 'widely known' by extremists.
September 11, 2026US spy chief Ratcliffe preparing for bigger role in Russia, Ukraine talks, FT reports - Reuters
US spy chief Ratcliffe preparing for bigger role in Russia, Ukraine talks, FT reports Reuters
September 9, 2026US envoys arrive in Moscow ahead of Ukraine talks
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are due to hold talks with Russia before travelling to Ukraine on Sunday.
September 5, 2026Rosenberg: Putin's veiled threat to UK part of Russia's campaign against West
The Russian president wants to keep Britain guessing - and stressing - over Moscow's real intentions.
September 2, 2026Trump says Putin will not attack NATO territory, downplays Ratcliffe trip - Reuters
Trump says Putin will not attack NATO territory, downplays Ratcliffe trip Reuters
August 27, 2026What we should make of CIA boss's secret trip to Moscow
There is nothing routine about John Ratcliffe making a secret, 10,000-mile return dash to Moscow, writes Frank Gardner.
August 27, 2026CIA chief met Russian intelligence services but not Putin, Kremlin says
John Ratcliffe travelled to the Russian capital on Tuesday in a rare and unannounced visit.
August 26, 2026CIA chief travels to Moscow for unannounced talks, US media reports
Flight tracking data confirms an American military aircraft travelled to Russia from the US via Latvia on Tuesday.
August 25, 2026Trump names new spy chief after pushback over previous pick
The nomination comes after lawmakers objected to his first selection, Bill Pulte, over a lack of relevant experience.
June 11, 2026Gabbard resigns as Trump's top US intelligence official - Reuters
Gabbard resigns as Trump's top US intelligence official Reuters
May 22, 2026Cuba accuses US of building 'fraudulent case' for military action
Havana's foreign minister says a report that it has acquired attack drones is part of justification for US "aggression".
May 18, 2026US planning to criminally indict ex-Cuban leader Raúl Castro
Charges could come as soon as next week in a case reportedly focused on Cuba's downing of two planes in 1996.
May 16, 2026Huge Trump Iran war funding request faces stiff opposition in Congress - Reuters
Huge Trump Iran war funding request faces stiff opposition in Congress Reuters
March 19, 2026FBI probes US security official who quit over Iran war, Semafor reports - Reuters
FBI probes US security official who quit over Iran war, Semafor reports Reuters
March 19, 2026Trump says he ordered strike on Iran over attack fears - Reuters
Trump says he ordered strike on Iran over attack fears Reuters
March 3, 2026Pentagon tells Congress no sign that Iran was going to attack US first, sources say - Reuters
Pentagon tells Congress no sign that Iran was going to attack US first, sources say Reuters
March 2, 2026