Latest "leaks" stories

Daniel Ellsberg, former Marine who leaked Pentagon Papers, dies at 92

He embodied the fall of American idealism in foreign policy and the upending of the post-World War II consensus that Communism should be opposed worldwide.

4 months ago

Pentagon chief seeks to stem discord with allies over document leaks

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has sought to tamp down any discord between the U.S. and its allies over the massive U.S. leak of classified documents.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

5 months ago

US, Ukraine say many war secrets safe from intel leaks

Ukraine’s leaders say they don’t see a major U.S. intelligence leak as gravely damaging future offensives.

6 months ago

DOJ (sort of) releases FBI insider threat audit

The Justice Department’s Office of Inspector General won't reveal how successful the FBI is at tackling leaks, but it has released recommendations for the FBI’s insider threat program.

By Michael Peck

6 years ago

Federal employees ordered to attend anti-leaking classes

President Donald Trump has expressed anger over repeated leaks of potentially embarrassing information to media organizations in recent months.

6 years ago

Holding a security clearance: A privilege as well as a responsibility [Commentary]

Individuals who hold security clearances have the great privilege of serving in positions of enormous trust and responsibility in the U.S. government. They also have an important legal and civic duty to adhere to strict rules on protecting classified material.

By William Evanina, National Counterintelligence and Security Center

6 years ago