Central Intelligence Agency

Collects and analyzes foreign intelligence to support national security decision-making.

Agency Profile

Established

1947

Employees

21,000+

Head of Agency

Director

Intelligence

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Leads and coordinates the U.S. Intelligence Community across 18 member agencies.

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