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CIA

The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is a civilian foreign intelligence service of the federal government of the United States, tasked with gathering, processing, and analyzing national security information from around the world, primarily through the use of human intelligence (HUMINT). Established in 1947, the CIA conducts covert operations at the request of the President, and is known for its high-profile controversies, from attempts to assassinate foreign leaders to mass surveillance programs. Despite these controversies, the agency plays a crucial role in U.S. foreign policy and counterterrorism efforts.