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Out State Dept. official Ned Price to be deputy to U.N. ambassador

Price's "judgment and expertise will be a tremendous asset," said Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield.

Former CIA Director John Brennan on Mike Johnson, America’s Terrorist Threats, and Donald Trump

In a wide-ranging interview, Brennan talks about the Gaza war, domestic terrorism, Speaker Johnson's extremism, and the mortal danger to the U.S. if Trump is reelected.

It's No Top Secret That CIA Celebrates Pride

The agency honored the first out U.S. general, took part in Capital Pride, and hosted events throughout June.

Meet an Officer Who Transitioned at the CIA

Not too long ago, openly LGBT people were denied federal security clearances. These days, the CIA has an extensive strategy in place to help trans employees confirm their gender expression.

Gina Haspel Officially Becomes First Woman to Lead CIA

With Donald Trump looking on, Gina Haspel was sworn in Monday as director of the CIA.

6 Officers on Coming Out in the CIA

The CIA may be defined by secrecy, but these days it encourages its LGBT officers to come out.

Trump's CIA Director Helps Boot Chelsea Manning From Harvard

Mike Pompeo loudly objected to the transgender leaker's fellowship at the Ivy League university.

CIA Vows Swift Action in Gay Harassment Case

The agency is investigating Brett Jones's allegations of antigay harassment by colleagues in Afghanistan.

CIA Contractor Details Antigay Harassment by Colleagues in War Zone

Brett Jones, a former Navy SEAL, says he was the target of homophobic, racist, and sexist harassment while serving in Afghanistan.

Virginia Rep. Spanberger, an Ex-CIA Agent, Defeats Anti-LGBTQ+ GOPer

The Democrat held onto her seat against a far right-wing conservative candidate.

Report: Trump Asked CIA Why It Didn't Kill Drone Target's Family

Trump was reportedly questioned why the CIA waited for a drone strike target to walk away from his family before killing him. 

'Blindspot' Features Trans Actor Jen Richards in Cisgender Role

The prolific actor reprises her role as a CIA agent on the NBC drama tonight.

White House: Russian Hackers Tried to Hurt Clinton, Help Trump

President Obama ordered a review, then came a report by The New York Times quoting senior officials as saying the CIA believes hackers broke into the GOP's computers, and yet did nothing. 

Maddow: Russians May Be Controlling Our Government

There are connections between Donald Trump, Nigel Farange, Julian Assange, and ultimately, Vladimir Putin, the out MSNBC journalist posits in her latest salvo against the president.

Secretary of State Pick Mike Pompeo Brings Anti-LGBT Record With Him

Pompeo, Trump's choice to replace Rex Tillerson, has a long history of hostility to LGBT rights.

Alan Cumming: From 'Cabaret' to a Queer 'Murder, She Wrote'

With a new whodunit series premiering next week, The Good Wife's Alan Cumming is playing the first out gay lead character in a network drama.

Maddow Speaks With Clinton Rep on Russian Hack, Electoral College

Jennifer Palmieri explains why Hillary Clinton's campaign supports the Electoral College receiving an intelligence briefing.