Latest "torture" stories

Coronavirus paves way for changes to SERE training

Besides adding a distance learning element, the Air Force has changed the order of SERE training so the resistance portion comes earlier.

By Stephen Losey

3 years ago

CIA considered potential truth serum for terror suspects

Shortly after 9/11, the CIA considered using a drug it thought might work like a truth serum and force terror suspects to give up information about potential attacks.

5 years ago

Second Navy SEAL charged in war crimes probe

Although he wasn’t present during the alleged homicide near the Iraqi city of Mosul in 2017, Lt. Jacob “Jake” Portier faces an upcoming Article 32 hearing for supposedly covering up evidence that Special Operations Chief Edward “Eddie” Gallagher committed a string of war crimes there.

By Carl Prine

5 years ago

Comments mocking John McCain spur demands for White House apology

A White House staffer allegedly said the Arizona Republican's views on a controversial nominee aren't important because "he’s dying anyway."

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

Sen. Kaine says he’s a ‘no’ vote against CIA nominee

Sen. Tim Kaine says he won't support acting CIA director Gina Haspel’s nomination to lead the agency due to her past links to enhanced interrogation techniques, called torture by critics.

5 years ago

Trump CIA pick’s links to torture to fuel confirmation battle

Sen. John McCain says President Trump’s pick for CIA director was involved in “one of the darkest chapters in American history” and needs to explain her stance on torture programs.

5 years ago

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