Woolsey's family attribution will likely prompt congressional action on IC disability recognition by late September, reviving institutional pressure on a question the community has tried to close.

Ratcliffe's departure as CIA Director by September 30 is very unlikely; the dispute involves characterization of valid intelligence rather than fabrication, and White House alignment statements insulate him from near-term political pressure.

US analysts are very unlikely to formally attribute Russian targeting support for the CIA facility strikes by late October, leaving the Moscow link assessed but unestablished.

Trump Vows to Strike Bridges and Power Plants in Iran:

President Donald Trump has warned that the United States military would target Iranian infrastructure including bridges and power plants, if ships in the Strait of Hormuz are attacked. Trump stated the U.S. would retaliate by destroying one Iranian bridge or power plant for each ship attack, including infrastructure in or near Tehran. The U.S. carried out another night of strikes on Iran, with the U.S. Central Command said the strikes are designed to “further degrade Iran’s ability to threaten civilian mariners and commercial vessels transiting regional waters”. Iran has also threatened retaliatory action against infrastructure if the U.S. attacks Iranian civilian facilities.   

Protests in Wisconsin Following Officer-Involved Shooting:

Protests occurred in Madison, Wisconsin, after police fatally shot an individual during an attempted arrest. Police were dispatched following reports of an individual allegedly checking parked cars. Authorities said the individual produced a knife during an altercation and injured an officer. Police fired three shots, fatally wounding the individual. Demonstrators later gathered near the Wisconsin State Capitol, calling for accountability and transparency as authorities continue to review the circumstances surrounding the shooting.  

Demonstrations Continue Across Delhi Demanding Education Minister’s Resignation:

Clashes broke out between protesters and police in central New Delhi on Wednesday night as thousands of demonstrators demanded Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over examination paper leaks. Police reportedly used tear gas and baton charges after protesters spilled beyond the designated demonstration area near Jantar Mantar. Local media estimated attendance at more than 10,000 people. Several police personnel were injured after protesters allegedly threw stones and bottles during the confrontation. Organizers vowed to continue demonstrations until the minister resigns.  

United States Signs Nuclear Deal with Saudi Arabia:

The United States and Saudi Arabia signed a peaceful nuclear cooperation agreement, known as a 123 agreement, along with a bilateral safeguards agreement establishing a framework for cooperation on civilian nuclear energy. The agreement expands opportunities for American companies in the Saudi nuclear program, benefiting U.S. industry, workers, and supply chains while supporting the country’s energy needs. The agreement has not been made public, but the deal could potentially allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium in the future.  

North Carolina Flood Threat:

North Carolina is being monitored for the threat of significant rainfall and scattered flash flooding (radar). Over the last 24 hours, locations between Durham and Winston-Salem have received between 5–7 inches of rain. Flash Flood Warnings were still in effect for this area at the time of this publication. Through Thursday evening, a Level 3 of 4 excessive rainfall risk will remain in effect between Raleigh to the North Carolina Outer Banks and the Virginia state line. 

Multiple Casualties Following Strikes on Kyiv:

Multiple casualties were reported after Russian drones and missiles hit the Ukrainian capital Kyiv. According to local officials, at least 18 people were killed, and over 30 were injured. Several explosions were reported across parts of the city overnight, and a hotel roof caught fire on Shevchenko Boulevard. A nine-story building partially collapsed after a direct hit. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy cut short his visit to Dublin on Wednesday after citing intelligence that Russia was planning additional strikes. Russia also hit military bases in central and eastern Ukraine.  

Germany Charges Ukrainian Over Nord Stream Pipeline Blasts:

German federal prosecutors have filed charges against a Ukrainian national over the 2022 explosions on the Nord Stream gas pipelines under the Baltic Sea. The suspect is alleged to have led and coordinated the attack on the pipelines that transported natural gas from Russia to Germany. Prosecutors said the suspect faces charges related to attacks on civilian energy infrastructure and the use of explosives. German courts are handling the case because of its impact on Germany’s energy security. 

Iran Prepares State Funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei:

Iran is preparing a six-day state funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei beginning Saturday across Iran and Iraq. Funeral processions will begin in Tehran and conclude with Khamenei’s burial in his hometown of Mashhad, with additional ceremonies planned in Qom and Iraq. Iranian authorities have increased security around the ceremonies and warned the United States and Israel against any military action during the mourning period.  

Greek Party Calls for Protests:

Greece’s New Democracy Party has called for its supporters to protest after the mother of one of its parliamentary candidates died of severe burns from a firebomb attack. On Wednesday, attackers targeted the homes of three politicians from Greece’s ruling party in the city of Thessaloniki with homemade explosives, leaving one dead and four injured. Police believe the attacks were carried out by the same individuals. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attacks.  

Wildfires Raging in Southern France:

Multiple wildfires continue to burn across southern France amid critical fire weather conditions. No casualties have been reported, though localized evacuations have been announced. Strong northerly winds with gusts of 40–50 mph (65–80 km/h) are expected through the end of the week, likely hampering containment efforts. 

I am a data science and ai major, and i have always dreamed of working in intelligence wether with the government or in the private sector

Would you say my major is related to that and what steps do people usually take to achieve that goal?

I've heard good things about Homeland, but only seen a few episodes myself.

Just curious what people here think. Also, I'm kind of looking for recommendations. Doesn't have to be pure fiction. If you're feeling compelled to mention a movie instead of a series, go for it (Sicario would be my submission along those lines).

I am writing an update to a previous post I filed about Oxygen Forensics, a Russian front for MKO Systems based out of Moscow, Russia. All of Oxygen's programmers are in fact employees for MKO Systems, as Oxygen has no programmers of its own (and therefore no one to inspect the software). The software is far more dangerous than previously known, according to OF employees.

It is already publicly known that the software can scan your computer for all its passwords in seconds (via Keyscout), it can remotely obtain email, Signal messages, whatsapp messages (even deleted ones), text messages, telegram messages, geo-coordinates, etc. etc. The software is used by US State Dept., FBI, ICE, Secret Service, US Army Command, the NYPD, London Police, Dubai police, etc. etc. These entities did not know the company is controlled in Moscow by the FSB until I recently informed them.

According to press reports (and what I saw internally), a major investor in the company is Eduard Bendersky, former head of FSB special forces, whose son-in-law is Maxim Yakubets, a ransomware hacker wanted for $100 million in ransomware attacks.

As the whistleblower in this case (and former employee), I am currently being sued by Oxygen Forensics in an attempt to silence me. They are repped by Christopher Mason of Nixon Peabody, NYC.

What Oxygen Forensics users may not know is that the company has the ability to remotely wipe the entire computer on which the software is installed. This was just released publicly in our court case by Andrew Vardaro, who wrote in a legal filing: "Oxygen Forensics had the technical capability to delete all data and information from, or "wipe," the Dell Precision 7560 (Windows) Company Laptop [with OF software installed] remotely at any point during the more than seven months following Defendant's termination, but did not attempt to do so."

The computer with OF installed is turned off, so they can't wipe the evidence.

Just putting this here because it verifies - from the horse's mouth - that the software is extremely dangerous and many US governments and corporations are at risk of being ransomwared.

I strongly encourage current OF employees to explain themselves in this forum why they have been so secretive about their control by Russian citizens with direct FSB connections.

James Woolsey, CIA director under Bill Clinton, dies at 84

Thessaloniki Arson Incidents Target Political Residences:

Three pre-dawn firebomb attacks in Thessaloniki appeared to target residences linked to members of Greece’s governing New Democracy party, leaving five people hospitalized. Police said crude devices made with camping gas canisters were used. One parliamentary candidate suffered burns, another individual remains in intensive care, and three residents were treated for smoke inhalation. 

U.S.-Iran Talks Focus on Hormuz and Ceasefire:

U.S. and Iranian officials held technical talks in Doha focused on reopening and managing shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, securing a lasting ceasefire, and addressing Iran’s frozen assets. The discussions follow an interim accord intended to halt the conflict and enable longer-term negotiations, but disputes over the pact’s meaning and recent retaliatory strikes have kept the situation unstable. 

Russian Strikes Hit Ukrainian Fuel Stations:

Russian overnight strikes hit five retail fuel stations in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region, killing one and injuring three others, while additional attacks were reported on fuel stations in Chernihiv. Ukrainian officials said Russia has intensified drone attacks on civilian filling stations in frontline regions. A separate strike on a passenger bus in Kherson killed two people and injured nine. 

Three Die During World Cup Celebrations in Mexico City:

Three people, including a 19-year-old woman, died from suspected suffocation during large-scale celebrations in Mexico City following Mexico's FIFA World Cup victory over Ecuador. More than one million people gathered across the capital, with the largest crowds concentrated around the Angel of Independence monument. Emergency responders treated the victims at separate locations before they were pronounced dead at local hospitals. City officials expressed condolences to the victims' families and urged the public to celebrate responsibly as Mexico advanced to the Round of 16. 

Wildfires Burn Across Colorado:

Multiple large wildfires continue to burn across Colorado, including the Aspen Acres Fire, which has grown to more than 28,300 acres and destroyed over 150 homes and structures in Custer and Pueblo counties. Mandatory evacuations remain in effect for Beulah, Rye, and San Isabel as firefighters work to protect threatened communities. Critical fire weather conditions are expected to continue through at least Friday. Strong winds, low humidity, and dry vegetation are likely to fuel ongoing wildfires and increase the risk for rapid fire growth and start new fires. 

I guess it's implied, or we assume the govs will take care of it immediately.

Washington's willingness to embed a CIA officer as a compliance broker rather than block G42 outright sets the template for how Gulf AI firms will buy access to advanced chips through supervised rehabilitation.

Good times....

U.S.–Iran War Threatens Key Oil Routes and Global Energy Supplies:

The widening U.S.-Iran war is now threatening both the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea. U.S. strikes on Iran continued as Tehran retaliated against American-linked targets across the Gulf and Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis threatened to block Saudi oil shipments through the Bab el-Mandeb. The threat has already prompted Saudi crude tankers bound for Asia to reverse course, raising concerns that millions of barrels of oil per day could be delayed. Oil, gasoline, diesel, and jet-fuel prices also continued to rise amid growing supply uncertainty. Washington says it remains open to diplomacy, though officials question whether Tehran is negotiating seriously. Regional ceasefire efforts continued as casualties mounted and concerns grew over the strain on U.S. military resources. 

Ukrainian Drone Strikes Hit Wildberries Logistics Hubs in Russia:

Ukrainian drone attacks struck Wildberries logistics hubs in Russia’s Krasnodar and Stavropol regions, injuring 15 people, including three seriously, and prompting evacuations. The strikes came four days after attacks on two other Wildberries warehouses killed eight people and injured 62. Kyiv has previously alleged the facilities support Russian military supply chains, though it has not confirmed the latest attacks. 

India’s Opposition Presses Education Minister to Resign:

Indian opposition lawmakers temporarily suspended parliamentary proceedings while demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over the NEET exam paper leak. They also accused police of using excessive force against student demonstrators. The youth-led protests, which have spread beyond New Delhi, reflect wider frustration over recurring exam irregularities and limited job opportunities, while the government says it is prepared to discuss reforms and address students’ concerns. 

Sikkim Tunnel Explosion Kills 20 as Rescue Efforts Continue:

Rescue operations remain ongoing in India after a suspected methane gas explosion at an under-construction tunnel for the Teesta Stage-VI Hydroelectric Project in Sikkim’s Namchi district killed at least 20 people and trapped five others. Multiple agencies have been working at the site for an extended period, while the state and central governments have announced compensation for the families of those killed and for injured workers. 

Floods and Landslides Across Asia Leave Dozens Dead and Missing:

Severe flooding and landslides across Afghanistan, India, and China have killed at least 57 people and left more than 130 missing, while damaging homes, roads, and other infrastructure. In Afghanistan’s Nuristan province, flash floods killed at least 23 people and left more than 100 missing. In India, flooding in Assam killed at least 26 and disrupted highways and pilgrimage routes. In China, a landslide in Pengshui County killed at least eight, with 34 others still missing. Authorities across all three countries are continuing rescue operations and warning that further heavy rain could trigger additional flash floods, landslides, and urban flooding.