spy

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In addition to the challenge of finding the appropriate music for a 1970s spy thriller set in Russia, “Ponies” music supervisor Kier Lehman couldn’t license any music from the country due to current international sanctions.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

But details only came out two years later when the country's former spy chief, Arthur Fraser, highlighted the alleged theft in an explosive dossier that he sent to the police.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

As acting DNI, Pulte will become America’s spy chief, coordinating efforts from the Central Intelligence Agency, National Security Agency, and others.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

“Remember, Lamb’s a spy and a very good liar. The thing that struck me about it came at the very end. He says, ‘Well, they never got any information out of him.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

With agents like that, Rudolf Abel hoped to build a new Soviet spy network in America.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin