William Burns, nominee for Director of the CIA, testifies at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee February 24, 2021 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Burns is a career diplomat who most recently served as Deputy Secretary of State in the Obama administration. (Photo by Tom Brenner-Pool/Getty Images)

Inside the Secret Meeting Between the CIA Director and Saudi Crown Prince

In an unusual foray into diplomacy, William Burns pressed Mohammed bin Salman on oil production, prominent detainees, and the kingdom’s relationship with China.

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