The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is an independent U.S. government agency established in 1947 responsible for gathering, analyzing, and disseminating foreign intelligence to support national security. It operates primarily overseas, conducting clandestine human source intelligence, counterintelligence, and covert actions at the direction of the President, rather than focusing on domestic law enforcement.
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The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is an independent U.S. government agency established in 1947 responsible for gathering, analyzing, and disseminating foreign intelligence to support national security. It operates primarily overseas, conducting clandestine human source intelligence, counterintelligence, and covert actions at the direction of the President, rather than focusing on domestic law enforcement.
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Central Intelligence Agency (cia). In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 14, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/central-intelligence-agency-cia
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