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Mark Warner, the senator warning that US intelligence is being out-teched by China

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In Washington, China hawks step up pressure on Beijing ahead of Trump visit

The US Congress is urging Donald Trump's administration to take more effective action to counter Chinese influence abroad and to pursue the policy of denouncing abuses attributed to Beijing.

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US intelligence launches ambitious 'mission AI campaign'

Efforts by US agencies to build up their capabilities in the strategic field of AI-assisted intelligence have until now been slowed by the proliferation of isolated initiatives and a lack of coordination.

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Fight against Chinese and Russian influence makes Washington comeback

Contrary to the policy pursued by the Trump administration, Congress is planning to create two specialised units in the State Department to combat Chinese and Russian influence. A strategy to fight foreign interference is also in the works.

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Michael Morell and newly retired CIA veterans launch consulting firm

The creation of Aardwolf Global Solutions consulting firm is another sign of the ongoing upheaval of US intelligence, which has been hit by an exodus of personnel affecting most agencies.

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More funds for French disinformation fight, US counterterrorism appointment, a ex-DGSE spy at Paris police HQ

Appointments, reforms and the issues at stake: every Monday, Intelligence Online serves up snippets big and small from the global intelligence community.

FranceForeign ministry pours funds into disinformation fight

United StatesNo surprise in State Department counterterrorist appointment

FrancePatrice Faure, another DGSE spy at the Paris Police Prefecture

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Paris Club's Madrid meet, fired NSA ace joins CFR, cut in French intel's 2026 budget, China's retrospective scrutiny turns to PLA

Appointments, reforms and the issues at stake: every Monday, Intelligence Online serves up snippets big and small from the global intelligence community.

SpainEuropean spy chiefs hold Madrid get-together

United StatesSacked by NSA, artificial intelligence whiz bounces back at think tank

FranceSpecial funding for intelligence down for 2026 budget

ChinaAfter Rocket Force, retrospective checks for PLA

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New US counterintelligence chief faces uncertain future

The poor cousin of the US intelligence community, counterintelligence finds itself at a crossroads, with a new director of limited influence and facing contradictory reform plans.

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US OSINT reform takes shape

A bipartisan consensus is emerging in the US house of representatives to enhance the effectiveness of OSINT across the intelligence community, including by making the acquisition of data from private brokers more efficient.