James Risen

James Risen is an American journalist and author. He was a reporter for The New York Times for 22 years, where he specialized in national security, intelligence agencies, and secret operations of the United States government.

James Risen is known for his reporting on various controversial issues, including government surveillance programs, the Iraq War, and the CIA's involvement in various operations. He has also written several books, including "State of War: The Secret History of the CIA and the Bush Administration."

Yes, James Risen has received several awards throughout his career. He was part of the New York Times reporting team that won the Pulitzer Prize for National Reporting in 2002 for their coverage of the September 11 attacks. He also received the Ridenhour Book Prize in 2006 for his book "State of War: The Secret History of the CIA and the Bush Administration."

Yes, James Risen faced legal challenges due to his reporting on government secrets. In 2008, he was subpoenaed to testify against a former CIA official who was accused of leaking classified information. Risen refused to reveal his source and fought the subpoena, resulting in a lengthy legal battle that ultimately reached the Supreme Court. The court sided with Risen, affirming his right to protect his source.

After leaving The New York Times in 2017, James Risen joined The Intercept, an online publication, as a senior national security correspondent. He continues to write and report on issues related to national security, intelligence, and government secrecy.