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From the CIA to the White House, the striking rise of John Ratcliffe

CIA Director John Ratcliffe, 25 March 2025. In the background, Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe, 25 March 2025. In the background, Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard. © Jim Lo Scalzo/EFE/Newscom/MaxPPP

The CIA's indispensable John Ratcliffe (1/2): The former Texas congressman is overshadowing Donald Trump's intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard. The political skill of the agency's head also serves to highlight the missteps of many of his colleagues.

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Audere-Viceroy: UK ombudsman studying MP's involvement in black PR campaign

Labour MP Liam Byrne. In July, financial activist Fraser Perring wrote to the UK Parliament's Commissioner for Compliance requesting an investigation into the MP's statements.
Labour MP Liam Byrne. In July, financial activist Fraser Perring wrote to the UK Parliament's Commissioner for Compliance requesting an investigation into the MP's statements. © Maja Smiejkowska/Press Association Images/MaxPPP

Short seller Fraser Perring's complaint to the House of Commons' Standards Commissioner last month upped the ante in a long-running campaign against Liam Byrne MP, who is accused of abusing parliamentary privileges during a speech in 2023.

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