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Security and Intelligence @michaeldweissAug 12, 2026 "The U.S. official said Israel briefed the Trump administration on the intelligence, which included a threat to use shoulder-to-air missiles to target Air Force One. Some of the president’s top aides stayed on Air Force One, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the official said." https://www.wsj.com/politics/national-security/trump-... "The U.S. official said Israel briefed the Trump administration on the intelligence, which included a threat to use shoulder-to-air missiles to target Air Force One. Some of the president’s top aides ... @sentdefenderAug 12, 2026 According to the New York Times, the threat in Ankara was considered serious enough for the Secret Service to secretly move Trump off Air Force One in a catering container and onto another military aircraft. Air Force One then departed for Britain with senior officials, military personnel and journalists aboard, while those passengers wer... According to the New York Times, the threat in Ankara was considered serious enough for the Secret Service to secretly move Trump off Air Force One in a catering container and onto another military ai... @KremlinTrollsAug 12, 2026 Hey @MargoMartin47 ! Why are you pretending to be Melania? Hey @MargoMartin47 ! Why are you pretending to be Melania?KT "Special MI6 Operation" (@KremlinTrolls)Hey @margomartin .. Is this you?— https://x.com/KremlinTrolls/status/2087251968079065189— KT "Speci... @michaeldweissAug 12, 2026 This is worse than making him run Spirit Airlines. This is worse than making him run Spirit Airlines.TMZ (@TMZ)Trump left Marco Rubio, top aides on Air Force One as he secretly fled Iranian threat. Details: tmz.com/2026/08/11/trump-lef…— https://x.com... @michaeldweissAug 12, 2026 Human rights monitors objected when the US provided DPICMs to Ukraine, too. It made no difference then. And Turkey sent them first.... Human rights monitors objected when the US provided DPICMs to Ukraine, too. It made no difference then. And Turkey sent them first.Hromadske Int. (@Hromadske)Türkiye is seeking US approval to transfer... @michaeldweissAug 12, 2026 “US energy majors Chevron and ExxonMobil both own stakes in CPC, which is Kazakhstan’s main oil export route, and in the western Kazakh oilfields that service it. Chevron owns 50 per cent of Tengiz, the country’s largest field, while Exxon owns 25 per cent. A US official confirmed that the administration had warned Ukraine to stop targeti... “US energy majors Chevron and ExxonMobil both own stakes in CPC, which is Kazakhstan’s main oil export route, and in the western Kazakh oilfields that service it. Chevron owns 50 per cent of Tengiz, t... @MilHistNowAug 12, 2026 On this day in 1950, North Korean troops murder 75 American prisoners-of-war near Masan, South Korea. The slaughter becomes known as the Bloody Gulch Massacre. It's the first of several mass killings of U.S. POWs in the conflict.... On this day in 1950, North Korean troops murder 75 American prisoners-of-war near Masan, South Korea. The slaughter becomes known as the Bloody Gulch Massacre. It's the first of several mass killings ... @MilHistNowAug 12, 2026 On this day in 1898, Spain surrenders to the United States after 109 days of war in Cuba and the Philippines. The conflict signals the end of the declining Spanish Empire and the rise of America as a global power.... On this day in 1898, Spain surrenders to the United States after 109 days of war in Cuba and the Philippines. The conflict signals the end of the declining Spanish Empire and the rise of America as a ... @carlbildtAug 12, 2026 Rotation 🇩🇰 mechanized bataljon for the Nato force in Latvia 🇱🇻 arriving under 🇩🇰 🇸🇪 naval escorts. The presence of NATO forces in 🇪🇪 🇱🇻 🇱🇹 is an important contribution to European stability.... Rotation 🇩🇰 mechanized bataljon for the Nato force in Latvia 🇱🇻 arriving under 🇩🇰 🇸🇪 naval escorts. The presence of NATO forces in 🇪🇪 🇱🇻 🇱🇹 is an important contribution to European stabi... @UKikaskiAug 12, 2026 RT by @UKikaski: RT by @UKikaski: 🇷🇺💥 𝗡𝗢𝗩𝗢𝗥𝗢𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗬𝗦𝗞 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗖𝗞 The Armed Forces of Ukraine, along with their intelligence services, conducted a massive coordinated strike on the port of Novorossiysk, Krasnodar Krai, Russia last night. Weapons used in the strike include conventional UAVs, jet-powered UAVs, Neptune cruise mi... 🇷🇺💥 𝗡𝗢𝗩𝗢𝗥𝗢𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗬𝗦𝗞 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗖𝗞The Armed Forces of Ukraine, along with their intelligence services, conducted a massive coordinated strike on the port of Novorossiysk, Krasnodar Krai, Rus... @crollysonAug 12, 2026 RT by @SpiesVespers: RT by @SpiesVespers: Journalist, novelist, travel writer, art historian, biographer—you name it. She did it as well or better than anyone—in her own time and ours. https://www.amazon.com/Literary-Legacy-Rebecca-West/dp/B01AYL847U/ref=sr_1_8?crid=2WLJ9KQT7C3UI&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.OfviW--H2TqVwFszYz5BvdVsYOmYDDlSSpXSU15JWg... Journalist, novelist, travel writer, art historian, biographer—you name it. She did it as well or better than anyone—in her own time and ours. amazon.com/Literary-Legacy-R…— @crollyson Aug 12, 2026... @SpiesVespersAug 12, 2026 LOW UK PRICING https://www.amazon.co.uk/Honey-Trapped-Betrayal-Weaponized-Love/dp/075099603X/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.7b7D_YFBl84xGc-8gATdrLMjkgDzZ9c6nmxVxJT3xqJmqxRTGLdtXqPtYlPJhe__nBgxk_Inteny3e6DDO7YA3fklHJlEQImpjh_9Nn_Kc4.8gbPwUYg9RH2_RREy3V93Dopd8XS6qpUF0HferEeYQ8&qid=1786526069&sr=8-1... LOW UK PRICING amazon.co.uk/Honey-Trapped-B…— SPIES&VESPERS (@SpiesVespers) Aug 12, 2026... @SpiesVespersAug 12, 2026 amazon.com/Honey-Trapped-Bet… amazon.com/Honey-Trapped-Bet…— SPIES&VESPERS (@SpiesVespers) Aug 12, 2026... @SpiesVespersAug 12, 2026 OTD Aug 12/13 1961, East German soldiers begin unspooling more than 30 miles of barbed wire through heart of Berlin. East German citizens were forbidden to pass into West Berlin, and the number of checkpoints in which Westerners could cross the border was drastically reduced.... OTD Aug 12/13 1961, East German soldiers begin unspooling more than 30 miles of barbed wire through heart of Berlin. East German citizens were forbidden to pass into West Berlin, and the number of che... @SpiesVespersAug 12, 2026 OTD Aug 12, 1948 #NYPD faces off against NKVD when Soviet school teacher Oksana Kasenkina jumps from NYC consulate window in attempt to defect. Major diplomat flap but guess who won.... OTD Aug 12, 1948 #NYPD faces off against NKVD when Soviet school teacher Oksana Kasenkina jumps from NYC consulate window in attempt to defect. Major diplomat flap but guess who won.— SPIES&VESPERS (@... @KremlinTrollsAug 12, 2026 Pedophile cult leader makes his entrance with underage children. How fitting, and disgusting. Pedophile cult leader makes his entrance with underage children. How fitting, and disgusting. Video — KT "Special MI6 Operation" (@KremlinTrolls) Aug 12, 2026... @KremlinTrollsAug 12, 2026 Why is @JDVance helping Russia? Why is @JDVance helping Russia?— KT "Special MI6 Operation" (@KremlinTrolls) Aug 12, 2026... POLITICOAug 12, 2026 Why Trump is spending billions on America’s mining industry President Donald Trump is betting billions of federal dollars on rebuilding America’s mining industry and boosting U.S. supplies of critical minerals. But wi...... @KremlinTrollsAug 12, 2026 So the chicken shit who scuttles off in a catering cart because he's terrified of Iran shooting down the plane he's on, can stand out in the open, pumping his fist for pictures, exposing himself to a deranged gunman trying to shoot him for almost a full minute? GTF out of here. Staged.... So the chicken shit who scuttles off in a catering cart because he's terrified of Iran shooting down the plane he's on, can stand out in the open, pumping his fist for pictures, exposing himself to a ... @KremlinTrollsAug 12, 2026 All roads lead to Russia. Just follow the money. All roads lead to Russia. Just follow the money.Joni Askola (@joni_askola)Every major policy decision coming out of Donald Trump's leadership ends up leaving the US weaker.Whether driven by incompeten... @RALee85Aug 12, 2026 RT by @michaeldweiss: RT by @michaeldweiss: "Russia's Novorossiysk grain terminal has ​halted operations as a ‌result of overnight Ukrainian drone strikes, an industry ​source told Reuters ​on Wednesday, and Demetra ⁠Holding, the terminal's ​owner, confirmed that the ​terminal had been damaged in the attack. 'The terminal has ​suspended o... "Russia's Novorossiysk grain terminal has ​halted operations as a ‌result of overnight Ukrainian drone strikes, an industry ​source told Reuters ​on Wednesday, and Demetra ⁠Holding, the terminal's ​ow... @MilHistNowAug 12, 2026 On this day in 1914, Belgian cavalry units defeat the Kaiser's cuirassiers at Halen. The encounter will go down in history as the "Battle of the Silver Helmets" in reference to all the equipment supposedly left on the field by the retreating Germans.... On this day in 1914, Belgian cavalry units defeat the Kaiser's cuirassiers at Halen. The encounter will go down in history as the "Battle of the Silver Helmets" in reference to all the equipment suppo... @OsinttechnicalAug 12, 2026 Wild AAA fire seen over the Russian port of Novorossiysk last night as the area came under heavy Ukrainian drone attack.... Wild AAA fire seen over the Russian port of Novorossiysk last night as the area came under heavy Ukrainian drone attack. Video — @Osinttechnical Aug 12, 2026... @MilHistNowAug 12, 2026 Today in 1920, Poland's beleaguered army makes a last stand against the invading Red Army at the gates of Warsaw. Their astounding victory, which ends the Soviet conquest of Europe, will become known as the Miracle on the Vistula. Few outside of Poland even know the story. See: https://militaryhistorynow.com/2012/11/29/military-multi-task... Today in 1920, Poland's beleaguered army makes a last stand against the invading Red Army at the gates of Warsaw. Their astounding victory, which ends the Soviet conquest of Europe, will become known ... @MEMRIReportsAug 12, 2026 California Imam Amir Abdel Malik-Ali: Islam Is Going to Save America; Muslims Were Here before Christianity – Columbus Said So in His Diary... California Imam Amir Abdel Malik-Ali: Islam Is Going to Save America; Muslims Were Here before Christianity – Columbus Said So in His Diary Video — MEMRI (@MEMRIReports) Aug 12, 2026... @Robert4787Aug 12, 2026 The forgotten Bourne matters because spy stories were already wrestling with identity, memory and covert programs before Matt Damon made them blockbuster material. Fiction changes, but the intelligence questions stay familiar: who controls the operator, and who watches the watchers? https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/movies/the-1988-... The forgotten Bourne matters because spy stories were already wrestling with identity, memory and covert programs before Matt Damon made them blockbuster material. Fiction changes, but the intelligenc... @aaronjmateAug 12, 2026 The guy who built his political brand hyping fictional “Russian interference” insists on accepting Israeli interference:... The guy who built his political brand hyping fictional “Russian interference” insists on accepting Israeli interference:POLITICO (@politico)Adam Schiff declines to swear off AIPAC support dlvr.it/TTz1... @Robert4787Aug 12, 2026 As a reminder, an alleged New Year’s Eve bombing plot in California shows why HUMINT still matters. An FBI source helped expose plans before bombs reached crowded communities. Good intelligence saves lives quietly. https://abcnews.com/Politics/fbi-disrupted-alleged-terrorist-bombing-plot-los-angeles/story?id=128416761 #FBI #HUMINT #Nation... As a reminder, an alleged New Year’s Eve bombing plot in California shows why HUMINT still matters. An FBI source helped expose plans before bombs reached crowded communities. Good intelligence saves ... @Robert4787Aug 12, 2026 Political hatred becomes a homeland security threat when it turns into plans for violence. Intelligence must focus on conduct, not beliefs, and stop attacks before they happen. https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/nerdeen-kiswani-palestinian-activist-firebomb-plot/?utm_source=chatgpm #homelandsecurity #domesticterrorism... Political hatred becomes a homeland security threat when it turns into plans for violence. Intelligence must focus on conduct, not beliefs, and stop attacks before they happen. cbsnews.com/newyork/new... Arizona’s Family (3TV / CBS 5)Aug 12, 2026 Why Matthew Flores could struggle to hide abroad as FBI joins manhunt A retired FBI agent explains why Matthew Flores may struggle to stay hidden abroad after two bodies were found at a Litchfield Park home as the manhunt expan...... @OsinttechnicalAug 12, 2026 Multiple areas of Russia's port of Novorossiysk are ablaze this morning after a Ukrainian drone raid. NASA's FIRMS has detected fires at multiple parts of the harbor, including the Transneft oil terminal and Russian Navy base.... Multiple areas of Russia's port of Novorossiysk are ablaze this morning after a Ukrainian drone raid. NASA's FIRMS has detected fires at multiple parts of the harbor, including the Transneft oil termi... @Robert4787Aug 12, 2026 Pinned: SHADOW WAR — Available on Amazon! https://amazon.com/dp/B0F6KYCZD3 Corey Pearson infiltrates the University of Washington microbiology lab to expose a Russian mole engineering a deadly virus. With catastrophe closing in, he can’t trust anyone because the threat may already be inside the government.... SHADOW WAR — Available on Amazon! amazon.com/dp/B0F6KYCZD3 Corey Pearson infiltrates the University of Washington microbiology lab to expose a Russian mole engineering a deadly virus. With catastrophe... MS NOWAug 12, 2026 'I HIT ROCK BOTTOM DAILY': Trump economy & cuts leave some Americans unable to afford toilet paper MS NOW’s Lawrence O’Donnell speaks to New York Times Opinion Columnist Nicholas Kristof about his 1,000-mile trip across multiple U.S. states where he visite...... @Robert4787Aug 12, 2026 I posted this over 3 years ago, but it's still more relevant than ever! The Rise of Active Measures: How Russia's Covert Tactics Threaten Western Stability https://osintdaily.blogspom/2023/03/the-rise-of-active-measures-how-russias.html... I posted this over 3 years ago, but it's still more relevant than ever! The Rise of Active Measures: How Russia's Covert Tactics Threaten Western Stability osintdaily.blogspot.com/2023…— Robert Morton... C-SPANAug 12, 2026 Minnesota Gubernatorial Candidate Amy Klobuchar Delivers Primary Night Victory Remarks Minnesota gubernatorial candidate Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D) delivers remarks after primary election polls close. https://www.c-span.org/program/campaign-2026/mn-gubernatorial-candidate-amy-klobuchar-deli... C-SPANAug 12, 2026 Campaign 2026: Primary Night in SC, WI, MN, AL, CT & VT C-SPAN election night coverage of primaries in South Carolina, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Alabama, Connecticut and Vermont. Discover the C-SPAN Video Library at https://www.c-span.org/quickguide/ Explor... C-SPANAug 12, 2026 Senate Candidate Ralph Norman Primary Night Remarks Senate candidate Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC) delivers victory remarks to supporters in Rock Hill after advancing to a run-off election. https://www.c-span.org/program/campaign-2026/senate-candidate-ralph... C-SPANAug 12, 2026 Darline Graham Primary Night Remarks Sen. Darline Graham (R-SC), who replaced her late brother Lindsey Graham, delivers primary remarks after polls close. https://www.c-span.org/program/campaign-2026/senate-candidate-sen-darline-graham-d... @joshroginAug 12, 2026 Unacceptable. UnAmerican. Unacceptable. UnAmerican.Aaron Fritschner (@Fritschner)Video of an ICE agent pulling a gun on a wife and mother, who is a US citizen born and raised in the area, near Bailey's Crossroads in Northern V... @joshroginAug 12, 2026 What could go wrong? What could go wrong?Treasury Department (@USTreasury)Today, @FinCENnews issued a final rule that permanently removes the requirement for U.S. companies and U.S. persons to report beneficial ownership ... @TheStudyofWarAug 12, 2026 NEW: Some observed indicators suggest that the Iraqi federal government is considering a major crackdown on Iranian-backed Iraqi militias, including by entering and retaking militia-controlled strongholds. Such an effort would require major mobilization, and the militias would likely be aware of any pending crackdown. (1/2) Other Key Take... NEW: Some observed indicators suggest that the Iraqi federal government is considering a major crackdown on Iranian-backed Iraqi militias, including by entering and retaking militia-controlled strongh... @WhiteHouseAug 12, 2026 RT by @POTUS: RT by @POTUS: 250 YEARS IN. STILL BUILT DIFFERENT. 🦅 YOUR 2026 PATRIOT GAMES CHAMPIONS. 🏆🔥 250 YEARS IN. STILL BUILT DIFFERENT. 🦅YOUR 2026 PATRIOT GAMES CHAMPIONS. 🏆🔥— @WhiteHouse Aug 12, 2026... @anders_aslundAug 12, 2026 Clueless. Clueless.Suzie rizzio (@Suzierizzo1)If you could say one thing to Senator Thom Tillis after he voted to confirm Todd Blanche as the U.S Attorney General what would it be?— https://x.com/Suzierizzo1/st... @WhiteHouseAug 12, 2026 RT by @POTUS: RT by @POTUS: POTUS x @PatMcAfeeShow x PATRIOT GAMES 🔥 POTUS x @PatMcAfeeShow x PATRIOT GAMES 🔥— @WhiteHouse Aug 12, 2026... @sentdefenderAug 12, 2026 Darline Graham, sister of the Late Republican Senator Lindsey Graham who suddenly died last month of an aortic dissection, has advanced in the Republican Special Primary in South Carolina with the endorsement of President Donald J. Trump. Graham will participate in a runoff election against Representative Ralph Norman on August 25.... Darline Graham, sister of the Late Republican Senator Lindsey Graham who suddenly died last month of an aortic dissection, has advanced in the Republican Special Primary in South Carolina with the end... @OsinttechnicalAug 12, 2026 The Russian port city of Novorossiysk is under heavy Ukrainian drone attack tonight, with numerous explosions reported.... The Russian port city of Novorossiysk is under heavy Ukrainian drone attack tonight, with numerous explosions reported.— @Osinttechnical Aug 12, 2026... @aaronjmateAug 12, 2026 Excellent and important new book: Excellent and important new book:Quincy Institute (@QuincyInst)NEW BOOK | OUT TOMORROWHow did a small Middle Eastern country come to hold a controlling interest in US foreign policy?ISRAEL'S LOBBY is ... @sentdefenderAug 12, 2026 North Korea fired an unidentified ballistic missile earlier tonight towards the Sea of Japan, landing outside of the Japanese Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), in the second such launch by the North in less than a week, according to South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff.... North Korea fired an unidentified ballistic missile earlier tonight towards the Sea of Japan, landing outside of the Japanese Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), in the second such launch by the North in l... @sentdefenderAug 12, 2026 North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) F-16s intercepted a general aviation aircraft that was violating the temporary flight restriction (TFR) in place for President Donald J. Trump's visit to Geneva, Ohio, Tuesday evening, prompting the fighters to deploy flares that may have been visible from the ground. The intercept occurred... North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) F-16s intercepted a general aviation aircraft that was violating the temporary flight restriction (TFR) in place for President Donald J. Trump's visit ... @TheStudyofWarAug 12, 2026 NEW: Russian forces conducted another combined ballistic/quasi-ballistic missile and drone strike against Ukraine on the night of August 10 to 11, heavily targeting civilian and industrial infrastructure in Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia cities. (1/2) Other Key Takeaways: Russian forces are likely launching small numbers of North Korean-provided K... NEW: Russian forces conducted another combined ballistic/quasi-ballistic missile and drone strike against Ukraine on the night of August 10 to 11, heavily targeting civilian and industrial infrastruct... We're always adding new features. Catch up on our updates in our blog. The RSS.app Team You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to Email Digests. Unsubscribe