We are the nation's
first line of defense
We DO what others
cannot DO
WE go where others
cannot go
committed to
transparency
Our
Agency
We give U.S. leaders the intelligence they need to keep our country safe.
As the world’s premier foreign intelligence agency, the work we do at CIA is vital to U.S. national security. We collect and analyze foreign intelligence and conduct covert action. U.S. policymakers, including the President of the United States, make policy decisions informed by the information we provide.
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Our
Stories
Honoring our nation's legacy
As we celebrate 250 years of independence, we remember the key role that intelligence played in our Nation's founding — from intelligence collection to counterintelligence, covert action to innovation, and strategic analysis to tactical warning. The storied history of our intelligence forebears laid the groundwork for today's Intelligence Community.