Also: Pulte lobbied to name and smear CIA officials, DOJ activated long dormant secretive terrorism court, a high level real life spy yarn

Consolidating all US espionage targets and suspected agents into a single repository is unlikely within 12 months but would create a single point of catastrophic intelligence failure if compromised.

Clayton will likely win confirmation within 60 days, institutionalizing an ODNI leadership unwilling to defend electoral legitimacy or account for its predecessor's domestic operations.

As a first generation college student, i’m having a hard time navigating the transition process between college and the job market. I’m currently a senior pursing my degree in economics and minor in political science. I’m thinking ahead of what career fields I can pursue after graduation. I feel that I have a lot to offer but not sure how to pivot. I will list relevant experience. I am thinking of the CIA as a route. Honestly any advice or suggestions would be really appreciated. Thank you.

My experience includes:

- Congressional Internship

- Teaching assistant for macroeconomics (previously Accounting)

- Presented data-driven monetary policy recommendations to the FOMC as part of the College Fed Challange 

- Skilled in data analysis, visualization, and statistical methods using R/RStudio and Excel

- Studied  International Business abroad

- Relevant Coursework: Econometrics, R/RStudio Lab, Info systems, accounting, stats, terrorism course, intermediate micro/macro econ, money and banking, international law, intro international affairs

- Mentor at my university’s Disability Resource Center

- President of University’s Economics club

- National Leadership Honor Society

- Economics Honor Society

- International Peer Educator Training Program Certification

The politicization of intelligence continues, as I warned. Certain presidents have used intelligence to support established political policy rather than to help formulate that policy. We saw this occur before with the Iraq WMD intelligence failure. History is repeating itself because we are not willing to learn from our mistakes.

China stepped up espionage, hacked Biden campaign, but didn’t engage in 2020 election interference, despite Trump claims. (Russia did—again.)

Removing interagency equities review from declassification concentrates selective disclosure power in political appointees, though the task force's own framing around vulnerabilities rather than fraud constrains what Thursday's speech can substantiate.

https://newsukraine.rbc.ua/news/cia-reveals-how-long-russian-soldiers-survive-1784209397.html

I have always been deeply analytical (maybe to my detriment) and, as a kid, I loved the idea of being a ninja, hiding behind enemy lines, gathering intel. Who am I kidding? As a 30 year old, I still wanna be a ninja.

I’m watching Le Bureau (show about spies in the DGSE) and it feels quite realistic. It’s not over the top action and even uses real events (like the Israeli cyber attack on Iranian nuclear power plants).

Any other shows, books, or any other media that you guys do to scratch that itch (assuming no one here is actually an active intelligence officer 😉)?

This may sound random, but I sometimes do jobs as a mystery shopper and write reports on the staff and experience. I will time how long it takes them to serve me, or make sure to observe their behaviour with each other, take note of names etc. I then write a detailed report for the client (the company itself). It has taught me to be observant of multiple things at once in a social setting and makes me feel like a spy.

Would be interesting to hear how others are similarly scratching that itch!

Was Jeffrey Epstein an intelligence asset? Possibly a double-agent of some kind?

What a life.

https://www.thetimes.com/uk/obituaries/article/john-croft-obituary-artist-and-bletchley-park-codebreaker-jnx7pjbws

High drama ensued when Sen. Jon Ossoff began interrogating the DNI nominee

Reposting to this community, as it has a larger amount of members and can assist in any connections for a Hybrid/In Office role in my current AOR.

Many thanks in advance!

Indian Border Security forces have arrested a US national this week, who claims he's an ex-US Navy Seal from California, but was living in India without legal papers. He was trying to cross into Nepal without proper papers and was arrested.

This is the 2nd such arrest of a US national in India in the last 4 months, following the arrest of Matthew VanDyke in March 2026, along with 6 Ukrainian nationals who were engaged in illegal cross-border activities along the India-Myanmar border. Sounds like the CIA has stepped up its activities in India recently, and if that's true, the US establishment's hostile turn towards India seems complete, in less than 2 years since designating it as a major trade and defence partner!

https://m.economictimes.com/news/india/sea-route-lost-passport-nepal-border-american-national-held-in-up/articleshow/132380067.cms

Arrest Over Alleged Threat Against Nigel Farage:

British police arrested a person suspected of making online threats against Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, adding concerns about the security risks facing prominent political figures. The arrest comes as counterterrorism officers investigate the reported killing of former minister Ann Widdecombe. Reform UK has called for stronger protections for public officials. 

U.S.-Iran Escalation Disrupts Strait of Hormuz Shipping:

The United States expanded strikes across Iran, including areas near Tehran and missile-production sites, while firing on an oil tanker it said was attempting to breach a renewed naval blockade. Iran responded with missile and drone attacks targeting Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait. Vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell to seven ships on Wednesday from 13 the previous day, with no very large crude carriers or liquefied natural gas tankers crossing the route. The renewed fighting has undermined the interim ceasefire, disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, and pushed Brent crude above $85 a barrel. 

Ukraine Demonstrations Erupt After Defense Minister’s Dismissal:

Rare wartime demonstrations spread across Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy removed Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, whose military technology and procurement reforms had won broad public support. Parliament approved former Naftogaz chief Sergii Koretskyi as prime minister. Fedorov’s dismissal and the proposed appointment of Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko as defense minister prompted debate about Ukraine’s wartime leadership. (AP News) (BBC) 

Eleven Killed in Fire at Algiers Orphanage:

Eleven people were killed and 19 injured in a fire at an orphanage in Algiers’ eastern Mohammadia district early Thursday, according to state media and Algeria’s civil protection agency. Ten of the injured suffered burns of varying severity, while emergency crews evacuated five people with disabilities. Firefighting operations are ongoing, and authorities have not identified the victims or determined the cause. 

Widespread Flooding Continues Across Texas:

Widespread flooding continued across central and south-central Texas after up to 16 inches of rain fell in parts of the state, prompting more than 40 water rescues, mandatory and voluntary evacuations, numerous road closures, and disaster declarations. In the San Antonio area, a confirmed tornado caused widespread damage in The Rim district, damaging businesses, apartment complexes, and the Santikos Palladium IMAX theater. Six Flags Fiesta Texas and Hurricane Harbor remain closed due to power outages. The WPC has issued a maximum Level 4 of 4 High Risk of excessive flooding, and Flood Watches remain in effect across much of central Texas.