James Clapper on HotAir

James Clapper

May 2020

Square One? House pulls FISA renewal bill — as law expires

Ed Morrissey May 28, 2020 8:01 PM

Wreckage.

Clapper: Unmasking was so routine to me that I don’t recall doing it to an incoming national security adviser, or something

Ed Morrissey May 14, 2020 12:01 PM

“It’s a routine thing, it’s appropriate and legitimate.”

Dec 2019

Former NSA Director is cooperating with the Durham investigation

John Sexton Dec 20, 2019 6:41 PM

“He’s been very cooperative.”

Oct 2019

NYT: Justice Dept. opens criminal investigation of the ‘Crossfire Hurricane’ Russia investigation

John Sexton Oct 24, 2019 10:41 PM

“It was not clear what potential crime Mr. Durham is investigating…”

NBC: Barr approved expanded scope of Durham probe — to include Clapper and Brennan

Ed Morrissey Oct 21, 2019 8:41 AM

Criminal probe?

Sep 2019

WaPo, NYT: Contra CNN, Trump was not the reason CIA exfiltrated asset from Russia; Update: Irresponsible media reporting continues

Ed Morrissey Sep 10, 2019 11:01 AM

But was Obama?

Aug 2019

Hmmm: After griping about Huckabee Sanders and Fox, CNN hires … Andrew McCabe? Update: Conservatives pounce!

Ed Morrissey Aug 23, 2019 10:41 AM

Credibility.

Apr 2019

There it is: DOJ unveils conspiracy indictment on Assange; Update: “A narcissist who cannot get beyond his own selfish interest”; Update: Will fight extradition

Ed Morrissey Apr 11, 2019 10:01 AM

A Chelsea exit?

Mar 2019

Brennan: Hey, I may have been wrong about Russia collusion after all

Ed Morrissey Mar 25, 2019 2:01 PM

“John Brennan has a lot to answer for.”

Jul 2018

Graham: Don’t put the soccer ball in the Oval Office, Mr. President

Ed Morrissey Jul 16, 2018 3:01 PM

Brennan: “Nothing short of treasonous.”

Jun 2018

The U.S. is in a much better place after this North Korea summit, says … James Clapper

Allahpundit Jun 13, 2018 10:41 PM

“President Trump, I think to his credit, has done that.”

May 2018

Sunday morning talking heads

Allahpundit May 27, 2018 8:01 AM

Witch hunts.

Andrew McCabe knew CNN was ready to publish dossier story two days after Trump was briefed

John Sexton May 22, 2018 1:01 PM

“The trigger for them is they know the material was discussed in the brief and presented in an attachment.”

Peter Strzok was selected by John Brennan to help author the ICA, based partly on the Steele dossier

John Sexton May 15, 2018 3:01 PM

“He believes the process was ‘manipulated’ to reach a ‘predetermined political conclusion'”

Clapper claims he didn’t leak info on the dossier to CNN

John Sexton May 03, 2018 1:01 PM

“I did not leak the dossier.”

Apr 2018

Clapper leaked the dossier to CNN after ordering Comey to brief Trump (Update: Clapper hired by CNN)

John Sexton Apr 27, 2018 1:21 PM

“When initially asked about leaks…former DNI Clapper flatly denied ‘discussing the dossier…'”

Mar 2018

Monmouth: Think you know who’s concerned about the “deep state”? Think again

Ed Morrissey Mar 19, 2018 2:01 PM

“These concerns span the political spectrum.”

Dec 2017

CNN: WH source claims Flynn got OK for transition contact with Russians from …

Ed Morrissey Dec 02, 2017 10:01 AM

Logan’s Run?

Aug 2017

CNN debate: Is the president mentally ill or what?

Ed Morrissey Aug 23, 2017 10:01 AM

From carnival hucksters to shrieking hysterics.

Just when did DIA first warn about North Korea nuclear warheads?

Ed Morrissey Aug 10, 2017 10:01 AM

Obama knew while missiles flew?

Jun 2017

Clapper: Watergate pales in comparison to this Russia investigation

John Sexton Jun 07, 2017 1:01 PM

“I wonder if Clapper is sniffing glue?”

May 2017

James Clapper: I don’t know if there was evidence of collusion between Trump’s associates and Russian intel

Allahpundit May 12, 2017 6:41 PM

Denials.

More Flynn: Never disclosed RT payday before renewing DIA clearance in 2016

Ed Morrissey May 08, 2017 4:01 PM

“Doesn’t mean I’m answering yes.”

Mar 2017

Sen. Jeanne Shaheen: Let’s investigate the Kremlin’s RT network

John Sexton Mar 14, 2017 9:01 PM

Question RT more.

WH spox: Trump not convinced by FBI denials on wiretap claims

Ed Morrissey Mar 06, 2017 9:21 AM

Mutation.

Jan 2017

Clapper: Scope of “multifaceted” Russian cyber campaign had to be approved at highest levels

Ed Morrissey Jan 05, 2017 12:41 PM

McCain: “Everyone should be alarmed.”

Dec 2016

Nunes: Intel agencies declined to brief Congress on Russian hacking

Ed Morrissey Dec 15, 2016 8:41 AM

Fox poll: Most voters don’t think Russian hacking impacted the election.

Oct 2016

Ya-who’s been looking at your e-mail?

Ed Morrissey Oct 05, 2016 10:41 AM

Big Cousin Once Removed.

Jul 2016

FBI looking into hack of another Democratic Party group

Ed Morrissey Jul 29, 2016 8:41 AM

Interference?

Clapper to Ryan: I’ll still let Hillary see classified info

Ed Morrissey Jul 12, 2016 8:41 AM

“Defies explanation.”

Ryan moves to prohibit Hillary from accessing classified material

Larry O'Connor Jul 07, 2016 10:41 AM

“Denying Secretary Clinton access to classified information certainly constitutes appropriate sanctions”

May 2016

Social-media postings now fair game for security clearance reviews

Ed Morrissey May 13, 2016 2:41 PM

Civil liberties nonsense.

Feb 2016

Oh my: Warnings about politicized ISIS intel went all the way to ODNI

Ed Morrissey Feb 16, 2016 8:41 AM

Sins of omission?

CNN, ABC: Arrest in hacking case of high-ranking Obama admin officials

Ed Morrissey Feb 12, 2016 12:41 PM

“Anyone got a good lawyer?!?!?”

Clapper: North Korea restarted its plutonium reactor

Ed Morrissey Feb 09, 2016 2:41 PM

WaPo: Obama foreign policy failure.

Jan 2016

Gowdy: Witnesses are telling us of a stand-down order during Benghazi attack

Ed Morrissey Jan 15, 2016 10:01 AM

“You have to talk to everyone before you draw conclusions.”

Jun 2015

Video: Time to impeach the IRS Commissioner?

Ed Morrissey Jun 26, 2015 2:41 PM

Right idea … wrong target.

May 2015

Obama “strongly” urges Senate to get back to D.C. and renew surveillance powers

Gabriel Malor May 27, 2015 10:01 AM

Please?

Great news: Clapper had “forgotten” about NSA surveillance programs when Congress asked

Ed Morrissey May 09, 2015 11:31 AM

“We all make mistakes.”

Mar 2015

Wikipedia files lawsuit against the NSA

Ed Morrissey Mar 10, 2015 3:21 PM

“The NSA is straining the backbone of democracy.”

Dear James Clapper: Latest ISIS suicide bomber was reportedly an American citizen

Noah Rothman Mar 03, 2015 7:21 PM

Sleep tight.

Rejoice: Intelligence chief claims Americans who fought in Syria are no threat to U.S.

Noah Rothman Mar 02, 2015 8:01 PM

… Pardon?

Nov 2014

Open thread: Sunday morning talking heads

Jazz Shaw Nov 16, 2014 8:01 AM

Keep on shoveling

Oct 2014

Intel and military sources: We could have hit “Khorasan” in June

Ed Morrissey Oct 02, 2014 12:01 PM

At which level does the true competence crisis exist?