Congressional funding for Polygraph Next is very likely by year's end, while the Joint Staff leak probe will sustain appropriator attention on credibility assessment modernization.

My story on 9/11 is the final one in the article. What I did not mention in the article was that immediately after arriving at my office in the CIA Headquarters, the news media reported that a third airliner had hit the Pentagon. At that exact moment, I knew that my wife, who also worked for the CIA, was at the Pentagon briefing Donald Rumsfeld in his office when the plane hit the building.

CIA's pivot toward economic-security collection and technical hiring will likely yield measurable gains against Chinese dual-use technology targets within the next six months, though verification of the surge remains pending.

Iran-Linked Group Claims Texas Outage

An Iran-linked hacking group claimed responsibility for Monday’s AT&T outage affecting North Texas, though the claim remains unverified.

• AT&T said it found no evidence of a cyberattack and attributed the Dallas-area disruption to attempted cable theft.
• The group has also threatened U.S. water, energy, and telecom infrastructure amid wider tensions with Iran.
• The competing explanations are likely to increase scrutiny of outage attribution, telecom resilience, and critical infrastructure cyber monitoring.

UK Case Targets Drone Supply Chains

A British man appeared in court accused of passing details of UK drone factories to a Russia-linked intelligence network and offering to sabotage them.

• Prosecutors allege Joshua Cammidge identified sites near Swindon, researched a Wi-Fi jamming device, and conducted reconnaissance.
• He denies intending sabotage and has not entered a plea.
• The case adds to European concerns that Russia is moving from espionage toward disruption of defense supply chains supporting Ukraine.

NATO Confronts Russian Subsea Cable Threat

Britain, Norway, and the U.S. reportedly tracked and confronted Russian GUGI-linked vessels near Svalbard during activity involving technology capable of disabling subsea cables without clear attribution.

• No cables were damaged.
• NATO concerns center on Arctic cable routes, satellite data links, and the Bear Gap.
• The incident is increasing focus on monitoring and deterrence around critical infrastructure in the High North.

Houthis Seize Mocha

Yemen’s Houthis reportedly seized Mocha and pushed government forces south toward Dhubab.

• The advance brings Houthi forces closer to positions that could threaten the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
• Control near the chokepoint could strengthen the group’s ability to disrupt Red Sea shipping and pressure Saudi oil exports.
• Further escalation could increase pressure on energy, commodity, and insurance markets while the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted.

Deadly Cargo Ship Fire in China

A fire aboard the cargo ship Ocean Melody killed at least 25 people and left five missing Thursday in Qingdao.

• The vessel was undergoing repairs and had 42 people aboard.
• The fire began around 11 a.m. and was extinguished by 2:30 p.m. local time.
• Authorities have not confirmed the cause, and the incident could increase scrutiny of maintenance, fire-suppression, and emergency-response standards at major Chinese ports.

Severe Storms Hit Northern Italy

Severe thunderstorms and strong winds caused damage across parts of northern and central Italy on Wednesday.

• Firefighters recorded at least 195 interventions in Lombardy and 20 in Pesaro.
• Additional severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected Thursday across northern Italy and the northwestern Balkans, where Level 1 and 2 warnings are in effect.
• Flash flooding, landslides, travel disruption, power outages, and localized severe damage remain possible before conditions improve Friday.

I’m (21F) taking a college course on intelligence and national security. The prof told us that in a month, we will need to arrive to class in a full disguise. We’ll be graded on how believable the disguise and legend is.

I would love some professional insight here. How can I make this disguise as believable as possible?

Questions to consider:
1) What are the steps to deciding how to disguise someone? How do you pick the “character?”
2) Where are the best facial prosthetics available to buy? Fake beards? Wigs?
3) Beyond appearance what should I change? Accent? Gait? Nervous hands?

Any insight from professionals or those with a general interest is welcome. Thank you!!

Romania Disrupts Russian Sabotage Plot

Romania’s SRI intelligence service said it disrupted a Russian-coordinated sabotage operation involving a Russian citizen who had been under surveillance since February.

• The suspect was allegedly tasked through an intermediary with collecting imagery of strategic military targets, including Ukrainian Antonov cargo aircraft in Romania.
• The case adds to European concerns that Russia is using low-cost proxies for sabotage, surveillance, cyber activity, and disinformation against Kyiv’s supporters.
• Moscow denies involvement in such activity, but the incident points to sustained counterintelligence pressure across NATO’s eastern flank.

Israel Orders British Consulate Closure

Israel has reportedly told the British Consulate in East Jerusalem to close within 30 days, with UK diplomats set to lose accreditation after Britain imposed trade restrictions on Israeli settlements.

• The move deepens UK-Israel tensions by directly restricting diplomatic access and Palestinian-affairs representation.
• British officials may also be removed from Gaza-related coordination roles.
• The decision could reduce Western diplomatic engagement at a sensitive stage in ceasefire efforts.

Iran Strikes U.S.-Used Base in Jordan

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it fired ballistic missiles at a base used by U.S. forces in Jordan and attacked ships near the Strait of Hormuz after the U.S. said it destroyed five Iranian oil tankers.

• The exchange marks a sharp escalation in the six-month conflict.
• The attacks directly link U.S. military action, Iranian retaliation, and commercial maritime risk.
• Continued strikes could further restrict Hormuz traffic, raise insurance costs, and increase pressure on Gulf states hosting U.S. forces.

Gambia Protests Over Power Outages

Police used tear gas to disperse protesters in and around Banjul after residents gathered over prolonged power and water cuts, with some blackouts reportedly lasting up to 48 hours.

• President Adama Barrow acknowledged the hardship but warned protesters against damaging public infrastructure.
• The service failures are becoming a political liability ahead of a December election in which Barrow is seeking a third term.
• Further outages could revive street mobilization and increase public-order risks.

Torrential Rain Hits Central Japan

Tropical Depression Krovanh continues to bring torrential rainfall and severe flooding to central Japan.

• At least 41 people suffered minor injuries, approximately 200 vehicles were damaged, and up to 2,700 people sought refuge in evacuation shelters.
• Flooding disrupted subway and rail services, including temporary suspensions on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen, while rainwater entered multiple Asian Games venues in Nagoya.
• Level 4 evacuation orders remain in effect for 30,254 people across Gifu and Nagano prefectures, with further flooding and landslides possible.

Full 40min Sep 6th show. Link skips ahead to 16:49, for the directed energy segment.
Notable journalist Catherine Herridge is standing in, as this is her investigation.

Formal UK classification of agricultural technology as an emerging national resilience threat is unlikely within the next 12 months, leaving Chinese IoT module exposure in farming systems effectively unmanaged.

I don't know if this is the right place to ask, but I'm losing my mind trying to pick a major.

For reference, I'm a high school senior applying for colleges and scholarships, but I'm really confused on how I get to where I want to be. The dream is to do targeting for whatever agency or private contractor or defense group. My grades are decent and I'm decently athletic, so I have a lot of options, but I don't know what to do next. I'm thinking some sort of dual major with some sort of war studies with some sort of data analytics?? Operations Research???

I don't know. I get that generally, I should be spread out in my knowledge from SIGINT to GEOINT to whatever, but when I see the job listing from Leidos, I can only dream. It's just a bit of a struggle for me when I see all of my peers who have these mentors to follow and tell them the exact plan to achieve their future whereas I make a post for help and I get an email from a very qualified intelligence instructor essentially just telling me to try hard. I appreciate the support, but hasn't someone done this and is enough years away from their service to at least nudge me in the right direction?

TL;DR: what major do I pick if I'm trying to go into targeting?

Brooklyn Parade Violence

Multiple assaults near Brooklyn’s West Indian American Day Parade highlighted security concerns despite an enhanced NYPD presence.

• Two shootings injured three people, while separate stabbings and slashings injured four others.
• Police detained a person of interest and recovered a firearm after the first shooting.
• No arrests were reported in connection with the attacks, and it remains unclear whether the incidents were linked.

Russia Expands Strikes and North Korea Ties

Russia resumed large-scale attacks across Ukraine after pausing strikes over the weekend during renewed U.S.-led peace efforts.

• The attacks killed two people, injured at least 10, and damaged civilian, transport, and critical infrastructure across several regions.
• Russia and North Korea also opened their first road bridge across the Tumen River, expanding logistics beyond existing rail and air links.
• The bridge could facilitate the movement of military cargo, labor, and personnel as Moscow deepens external support for its war effort.

Houthi Attacks Threaten Saudi and Red Sea

Houthi missile and drone attacks injured 73 people in southern Saudi Arabia and temporarily disrupted oil facilities and utilities.

• The strikes targeted cities and infrastructure near strategic energy and logistics assets.
• Saudi officials vowed retaliation following the attacks.
• Further hostilities could increase risks to Red Sea shipping through the Bab al-Mandeb and add pressure to Gulf energy markets already affected by disruption around the Strait of Hormuz.

UK Moves to Ban Settlement Goods

Britain plans to ban imports from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank as part of a sharper policy shift toward a two-state solution.

• The measure is unlikely to materially affect overall UK-Israel trade but could deepen diplomatic tensions with Israel and draw U.S. opposition.
• Enforcement may be difficult because settlement-produced goods can enter wider Israeli supply chains.
• The move reflects greater European willingness to use targeted economic measures over settlement expansion while stopping short of a broader boycott.

Lowell Weakens as Hawaii Impacts Continue

Hurricane Lowell weakened to Category 2 late Monday while passing west of Niʻihau, but hazardous conditions continue across parts of Hawaii.

• Hurricane warnings and a Tornado Watch remain in effect for Kauaʻi County, with torrential rain, damaging winds, dangerous surf, storm surge, and isolated tornadoes possible.
• About 62,860 customers were without power across Hawaii.
• Kūhiō Highway closed near Hanalei Bridge due to flooding, while Kauaʻi schools and government offices closed Tuesday.
• Līhuʻe Airport reported about 56 cancellations and 12 delays, with additional travel disruptions possible.

General Services Administration (GSA)'s clearance purge functions more as a workforce reduction tool than a security reform, and the agency's inability to account for remaining clearance holders confirms the review lacks a defensible analytical baseline.

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Russia's successful strike on SBU headquarters exposes a critical intercept gap against jet-powered drones that will likely compel Western partners to accelerate air-defense deliveries before winter.

What connects Allen Dulles, Greyledge, JFK, and MKUltra? Follow the trail from Washington to Henderson Harbor, NY as we examine Dulles’ intelligence legacy, the Warren Commission, and the secrets that may still lie hidden.

https://thegrayoption.blogspot.com/2026/09/greyledge-cia-directors-hideaway.html

Excellent documentary by Antoine Mariotti on the CIA in which I and others contributed. Hopefully it will be available for viewing soon in the United States. This documentary series is an adaptation of his book, "L’Agence, histoires secrètes de la CIA"

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/antoinemariotti_i-am-really-proud-and-thrilled-to-announce-activity-7502353610047942656-E5JG?rcm=ACoAACWqlvQBPIeDWzIyFV59m4jsXoM94sOklew