History Of FBI and CIA The FBI was founded before the CIA. True False None The FBI mainly focuses on foreign intelligence gathering, while the CIA handles domestic crimes. True False None J. Edgar Hoover was the first director of the FBI and served for nearly 50 years. True False None The CIA was created in response to World War I. True False None Both the FBI and CIA have been involved in controversial surveillance programs targeting U.S. citizens. True False None Time's up Most Popular Most Popular