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Recent Examples of counterintelligence
The files stem from a decade-old counterintelligence probe into a Chinese woman, known both as Christine Fang and Fang Fang, who reportedly helped Swalwell with fundraising and placing an intern in his office during the 2014 campaign cycle.
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Sophie Brams, The Hill, 29 Mar. 2026
Those concerns came as part of a widening counterintelligence investigation.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 29 Mar. 2026
The series will track the pair as they are pulled between allegiance to their homeland, their sense of self and their bonds as a family, while a relentless Korean counterintelligence agent edges closer to exposing them.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
In November, a federal grand jury subpoenaed former CIA Director John Brennan, former FBI counterintelligence official Peter Strzok and former FBI attorney Lisa Page as part of the wide-ranging probe.
—Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
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Sophie Brams, The Hill, 29 Mar. 2026
Those concerns came as part of a widening counterintelligence investigation.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 29 Mar. 2026
The series will track the pair as they are pulled between allegiance to their homeland, their sense of self and their bonds as a family, while a relentless Korean counterintelligence agent edges closer to exposing them.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
In November, a federal grand jury subpoenaed former CIA Director John Brennan, former FBI counterintelligence official Peter Strzok and former FBI attorney Lisa Page as part of the wide-ranging probe.
—Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for counterintelligence
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The latest firings included experts in counterespionage matters.—
Perry Stein,
Arkansas Online,
28 Feb. 2026
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The employee filed the complaint with the division director, Robert Turner, a 22-year veteran of the bureau who previously held roles in counterterrorism and counterespionage.—
William Turton,
ProPublica,
30 Dec. 2025
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Joby filed a suit in November, alleging corporate espionage against Archer and George Kivork, a former Joby employee who left to work for Archer.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
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His career, his real identity, and his mission are pitted against his heart, hurling them both into a deadly game of international intrigue and espionage.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
19 May 2026
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Until now, Russia’s spying in geosynchronous orbit has primarily focused on eavesdropping on foreign communications.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
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Middlesbrough are gathering other evidence and have a statement from a former member of Southampton’s staff regarding the practise of ‘spying’ on opponents before matches, according to sources briefed on the matter.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
14 May 2026
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Miguel Díaz Canel’s comments come a day after Axios reported, citing US intelligence, that Havana had acquired hundreds of drones and discussed plans to use them against Washington’s military assets in the region.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
19 May 2026
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Company leadership and investors emphasize that operating physical retail without real-time intelligence in 2026 is equivalent to leaving billions of dollars on the table.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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“Counterintelligence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterintelligence. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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