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Senate Intelligence Committee decries CIA torture as ‘terrible mistakes’
The US Senate intelligence committee on Thursday approved the findings of an investigation into CIA “enhanced interrogation” — techniques the panel’s leader decried as “terrible mistakes.” The committee voted nine to six to approve the 6,000-page report on the former use of the tactics, which have been deemed torture by…
Mossad chief held talks on Iran in U.S. visit: CIA
WASHINGTON — The head of Israel’s intelligence service paid a secret visit to Washington last week to discuss Iran’s nuclear program, the CIA director and a top US lawmaker said Tuesday. Mossad chief Tamir Pardo flew to the US capital to consult with his American counterparts amid speculation over a…
Fraud case leaves California Democrats scrambling
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Stunning accusations that a top California Democratic campaign treasurer looted the war chests of her big-name clients have left candidates across the state scrambling to raise more money as election season looms. Kinde Durkee, who controlled the funds of roughly 400 candidates and groups, ranging from…
Feinstein campaign sues bank, ex-treasurer over missing funds
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Senator Dianne Feinstein’s campaign sued its former treasurer and the First California Bank on Friday, seeking the return of millions of dollars in missing funds the campaign believes were embezzled. Campaign officials said the action came after the bank failed to provide the campaign access to…
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