William Burns is director of the CIA. He is a veteran diplomat who served as deputy secretary of state during the Obama administration. Prior to his role at the CIA, he previously served as ...

CIA Director William Burns says the Israeli hostages and Palestinian civilians are all living in “hellish conditions” in Gaza right now, adding urgency to the ongoing ceasefire negotiations in ...

In a wide-ranging exit interview, NPR's Mary Louise Kelly asks Central Intelligence Agency director William Burns about the resurgence of ISIS,... In a wide-ranging exit interview, NPR's Mary ...

His literary impact is profound, influencing writers such as William Wordsworth and Percy Bysshe Shelley. Even Bob Dylan cites Burns as an inspiration. Burns is celebrated as a pioneer of the ...