Avril Haines

Biden Marijuana

Confusion over weed policies may be blunting new recruits for intelligence agencies

Many young people are confused about whether past marijuana use prevents them from getting a security clearance. And others say they wouldn’t stop using…

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Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, March 8, 2022, during a House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence hearing on worldwide threats. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Retiring intelligence officials are going to have to wait a few months before working for foreign governments

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Spy agencies seek better raw data on diversity challenges

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Haines taps intelligence community veteran to serve as IC chief information officer

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Avril Haines

US delays intelligence center targeting foreign influence

Two years have passed since Congress directed the creation of an intelligence center to lead efforts to stop election interference by foreign adversaries

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Intelligence community workforce is more diverse, but still struggles with retention and promotion

Minority representation has increased recently in the IC, but the community is still struggling to retain and promote women and minorities into the upper…

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Joe Biden

Pres. Biden looks to puts a hold on any midnight regulations from the Trump administration

In today’s Federal Newscast, the White House tells agencies to hold off on publishing any new rules until after President Biden’s appointees have had a chance to review them.

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