US intelligence grapples with nervous system attacks amid heavy Russia suspicions

Published May 6, 2021 10:00am ET



Following the Department of Defense’s lead, the State Department, Central Intelligence Agency, and National Security Agency are belatedly moving to support employees who believe they have suffered radio frequency/microwave attacks while serving abroad.

Responding to workforce and congressional concerns on this issue, the Washington Examiner can report that the CIA will imminently appoint a new chief medical officer. Still, the Senate and House intelligence, foreign relations, and armed services committees are increasingly frustrated by what they believe is a failure to support victims of suspected attacks and to hold accountable those responsible.

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