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YOU WONT BELIEVE: Cia - What They Never Told You

U.S. actions in Iran are politically motivated, not the result of intelligence failures

Intelligence agencies are often blamed when the use of military force has an unexpected or negative outcome. Pundits often argue leaders end up in difficult situations because they are not fully informed, or intelligence agencies got it wrong.

The Conversation

Joe Kent responds to leaking allegations and Tulsi Gabbard’s view on Iran war in wild Mark Levin interview

Ex-counterterrorism official, who resigned from Trump administration in protest last week, accused of being ‘extremely conspiratorial’ by conservative radio host in testy exchange

The Independent UK

How the National Security Council typically functions to plan and fully assess risks when presidents consider going to war

Three weeks into the U.S. war with Iran, it seems increasingly evident that President Donald Trump and his administration miscalculated how Iran would respond to attacks.

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"Erica has a d***": Candace Owens reacts to viral clip targeting Erika Kirk, sparks fresh controversy

Candace Owens reacted to a viral clip about Erika Kirk, using it to reinforce her ongoing criticism. She argued the remarks reflected widely held public views, intensifying online debate. The clip, which sparked mixed reactions, added fuel to existing scrutiny from Owens’ docuseries, where she questions Kirk’s background and public…

The Times of India

CBS Already Renewed CIA For Season 2, But I’m Still Not Over What One Star ‘Couldn’t Believe’ About The Pilot

Season 2 is on the way, but I still have one element from the pilot on my mind.

Cinemablend

Trump’s ‘Venezuela solution’ to Cuba would see the island nation returned to a client state

The U.S. and Cuban governments have been at odds since the conclusion of the Cuban Revolution 67 years ago. Yet despite pressure, embargoes and various CIA plots, the communist government in Havana has resisted the wishes of its very powerful neighbor separated by just 90 miles (145 kilometers) of water.

The Conversation

Mystery Deepens Around Iran’s New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei

The uncertainty surrounding Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is intensifying as global intelligence agencies closely monitor his status and role in Tehran’s ongoing conflict.

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Iran’s supreme leader in the shadows: CIA hunts for signs of Mojtaba Khamenei

Global intelligence agencies, including the CIA and Mossad, are closely monitoring Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, who has remained largely out of public view since assuming power. Reports suggest he may have been injured, leading to uncertainty about his authority and the true command structure in Tehran amidst ongoing…

The Times of India

'Naive' Trump May Have Missed to Consider Iran Conflict Could Cause 'Immense Oil Crisis', ex-CIA Director Says

The global energy market faces a potential collapse as tensions between the US and Iran escalate. Former CIA Director Leon Panetta criticizes Trump's approach.

International Business Times UK

Robert Mueller obituary

Former head of the FBI who investigated Russia’s involvement in the 2016 US presidential election

The Guardian - UK

‘Nobody else is responsible’: Trump to blame for Iran crisis, ex-CIA chief says

Leon Panetta calls president ‘naive’ over strait of Hormuz closure and says ‘the chickens are coming home to roost’

The Guardian - US

Joe Rogan Revives Erika Kirk 'Demon Eyes' Row With Fresh 'Star F****' Swipe

Joe Rogan and Mark Normand revive controversy surrounding Erika Kirk, questioning her alleged intelligence ties, controversial past, and authenticity as a widow on a recent broadcast.

International Business Times UK

Trump's 'I'm Glad He's Dead' Post Follows $32 Million Mueller Russia Probe

Former FBI Special Counsel Robert Mueller's death prompts a harsh response from President Trump, highlighting their long-standing feud.

International Business Times UK

The U.S. has the world's most advanced military, but the unforgiving economics of wars in Iran and Ukraine show quantity has a quality all its own

"The future of warfare is Ukraine producing 7 million drones per year right now," former CIA director and retired Gen. David Patraeus said.

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Axios

The Mojtaba mystery: CIA searches for signs of Iran's new leader

"We don't think the Iranians would have gone through all this trouble to choose a dead guy as the supreme leader."

Latin Times

UN Warns Of 'Continued Torture and Mistreatment of Detainees' in Venezuela Even Despite Maduro's Capture

The United Nations' top human rights official has warned that reports of torture and abuse in Venezuelan detention centers persist even after the January capture of former president Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces

International Business Times UK

Joe Rogan Reveals Why Erika Kirk's CIA Films Appearance Is Too Weird to Ignore

Joe Rogan delves into Erika Kirk's unexpected role in a CIA video, sparking discussions on national security and unconventional casting choices.

Axios

Comey subpoenaed in alleged "grand conspiracy" against Trump

The former FBI director and other targets have called the investigation political persecution.

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Evening Standard

John Malkovich is wisecracking CIA agent in first trailer for Wild Horse Nine

The film is due to be released in November and also stars Sam Rockwell and Steve Buscemi.

Latin Times

American Citizen Reportedly Takes Over Jalisco Cartel; Could Complicate U.S. Efforts to Target Him

Juan Carlos Valencia González, the California-born stepson of slain Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," has emerged as the apparent new head of the organization.

The Independent UK

Trump intel chief Tulsi Gabbard and CIA’s Ratcliffe contradict key missile-strike justification for Iran war: Recap

Thursday’s hearing comes a day after the Director of National Intelligence testified before the Senate, alongside CIA Director John Ratcliffe and FBI chief Kash Patel

The Independent UK

FBI investigating whether departed counterterrorism official leaked classified info, AP source says

The FBI is investigating whether Joe Kent, who resigned his position as a top counterterrorism official this week in protest of the Iran war, improperly shared classified information

Cinemablend

I'm Obsessed With Paradise, But I Have One Big Complaint

It’s the best show on streaming right now. But...

Roll Call

Uncertainty shrouds key surveillance authority renewal in House

House lawmakers who met with Trump administration officials Wednesday on Capitol Hill emerged with no clear consensus, with some still undecided over whether to reauthorize a powerful surveillance authority without adding more privacy guardrails. The administration, according to lawmakers, has said it wants Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance…

Reason

Joe Kent Is the First Iran War Crack in the Trump Admin

The top intelligence official resigned because there was no “imminent threat” from Iran and blamed Israel for starting the war.

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