The mid-term elections would be crucial for the Democrats as they will attempt to prise seats from the Republicans

China has bigger footprint than Russia for covert activities: CIA chief Pompeo

Trump has repeatedly dismissed the idea that Moscow helped him — and allegations his campaign colluded with the Russians — as fake news

Russia is aiming to interfere in coming US elections, warns CIA chief

Asked by reporters whether leaks from the White House were designed to force him out, Tillerson said: "It`s laughable."

'It's laughable,' says Tillerson on Trump firing him

Under the plan, Republican Senator Tom Cotton would be tapped to replace Pompeo at the CIA, the New York Times reported, citing senior officials

White House has plan to replace Secretary of State Rex Tillerson with CIA chief: US official

Automaker Toyota fell 0.88 per cent to 6,220 yen and Sony lost 1.45 per cent to end the morning at 4,275 yen

Tokyo shares fall by break as North Korea worries linger

The delay was tied to some lawmakers' worries he might expand surveillance or allow the use of torture

After delay, US Senate confirms Mike Pompeo as CIA director

Representative Mike Pompeo has also defended the CIA's use of interrogation techniques that are widely condemned as torture

Trump's CIA pick supports domestic surveillance, opposes Iran deal

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