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Gina Haspel and CIA stream recruitment efforts

By Daniel N. Hoffman

U.S. Air Force four-star general (Ret.) and former Director of the CIA Michael Hayden participates in a panel discussion following the premiere of AMC's new series TURN at The National Archives on Monday, March 24, 2014 in Washington, DC. (Paul Morigi/Invision for AMC/AP )

Michael Hayden says it’s not ‘right’ for a CIA director to clap during State of the Union

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

CIA Director Gina Haspel leads a team that runs the spies behind enemy lines and produces the analysis on which President Trump and his team rely. (Associated Press/File)

Gina Haspel keeps CIA intelligence honest, apolitical

By Daniel N. Hoffman

Testimony by CIA Director Gina Haspel and Director of National Intelligence Daniel Coats supports the White House on many policy issues. (Associated Press)

Gina Haspel: Intelligence community ‘pleased’ with Trump’s decision to expel 61 Russian officers

By Rowan Scarborough - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Sept. 24, 2018, file photo, CIA Director Gina Haspel addresses the audience in Louisville, Ky. Haspel is headed to Capitol Hill to brief Senate leaders Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018, on the slaying of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi as senators weigh their next steps in possibly punishing the longtime Middle East ally over the killing. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, File)

The Latest: Dems want full Senate briefed on Khashoggi death

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Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., speaks during a campaign event for Ohio Attorney General and Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike DeWine, left, Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018, in downtown Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) ** FILE **

Lindsey Graham to Donald Trump: Gina Haspel or nothing

By Ralph Z. Hallow - The Washington Times

CIA Director Gina Haspel addresses the audience as part of the McConnell Center Distinguished Speaker Series at the University of Louisville, Monday, Sept. 24, 2018, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

CIA director outlines priorities for the agency

By BRUCE SCHREINER - Associated Press

CIA chief returning to University of Louisville for event

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CIA cables detail interrogation at base run by CIA director

By DEB RIECHMANN - Associated Press

Incoming Central Intelligence Agency director Gina Haspel stands for the national anthem during her swearing-in ceremony at CIA Headquarters, Monday, May 21, 2018, in Langley, Va. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Public confidence in Gina Haspel jumped ‘dramatically’ after her public testimony: Poll

By Dan Boylan - The Washington Times

FILE - In this May 9, 2018, file photo, Gina Haspel arrives to her confirmation hearing at the Senate Intelligence Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington. Haspel’s 33-year spy career began as the Cold War was thawing, but she was in the shadows countering Russian intelligence agencies that never stopped trying to penetrate the U.S. government. It's experience she can tap as she leads the agency amid rising tensions with Moscow. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

The Latest: Haspel jokes about rocky confirmation process

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FILE - In this May 9, 2018, file photo, Gina Haspel arrives to her confirmation hearing at the Senate Intelligence Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington. Haspel’s 33-year spy career began as the Cold War was thawing, but she was in the shadows countering Russian intelligence agencies that never stopped trying to penetrate the U.S. government. It's experience she can tap as she leads the agency amid rising tensions with Moscow. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

CIA’s Haspel can tap undercover work in Russian operations

By DEB RIECHMANN - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 9, 2018, file photo, CIA nominee Gina Haspel testifies during a confirmation hearing of the Senate Intelligence Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington. The political schism in the Democratic Party is playing out in the vote for Haspel, as support from red-state senators facing re-election is bumping up against a more liberal flank eyeing potential 2020 presidential bids who reject of the nominee over the agency’s clouded history of torture. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

CIA gets first female chief with confirmation of Gina Haspel

By DEB RIECHMANN and LISA MASCARO - Associated Press

New Hampshire’s senators split on support for CIA nominee

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Baldwin votes against CIA nominee Haspel; Johnson supports

By SCOTT BAUER - Associated Press

In this May 9, 2018, file photo, CIA nominee Gina Haspel testifies during a confirmation hearing of the Senate Intelligence Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

EDITORIAL: Gina Haspel confirmed

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

In this May 9, 2018, file photo, CIA nominee Gina Haspel testifies during a confirmation hearing of the Senate Intelligence Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Gina Haspel confirmed by Senate to lead CIA, first female to hold post

By Dan Boylan - The Washington Times

Missouri Sens. McCaskill, Blunt split on approving CIA chief

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The Latest: Baldwin votes against CIA nominee Haspel

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FILE - In this May 9, 2018, file photo, CIA nominee Gina Haspel testifies during a confirmation hearing of the Senate Intelligence Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington. The political schism in the Democratic Party is playing out in the vote for Haspel, as support from red-state senators facing re-election is bumping up against a more liberal flank eyeing potential 2020 presidential bids who reject of the nominee over the agency’s clouded history of torture. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

The Latest: Human rights groups decry confirmation of Haspel

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