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Who decides when the CIA should participate in Covert Actions, and why?

April 26, 2017Actions CIA covert decides participate

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Who decides when the CIA should participate in Covert Actions, and why?

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Only the President can direct the CIA to undertake Covert Action. Such actions usually are recommended by the National Security Council (NSC) [external link disclaimer]. Intelligence oversight committees of the United States Congress provide oversight on all Covert Action activities.