Newly disclosed emails show a national security reporter with the Los Angeles Times pre-cleared his stories with the CIA and promised the agency positive coverage. According to The Intercept, Ken Dilanian had a “closely collaborative relationship with the CIA,” that saw him send drafts of entire news stories prior to publication. In one case, Dilanian told a CIA press officer a story he was working on about congressional oversight of drone strikes “can present a good opportunity for you guys,” in “reassuring to the public.” In another exchange, Dilanian sent over an unpublished story in full with the subject header “does this look better?” The CIA’s response appears to have led to major changes in at least one article. A spokesperson for Tribune newspapers says Dilanian appears to have violated company rules barring sharing of stories prior to publication. Now a reporter for the Associated Press, Dilanian declined comment for The Intercept’s story.