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Glyphosate and White Phosphorus — Instrumental Communications

March 10, 2026 at 1:19 PM

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The Strait of Hormuz crisis pushes oil past $100. Bellingcat proves a U.S. missile hit an Iranian school. Trump defers to Netanyahu. How DOGE used AI. Trump links glyphosate order to white phosphorus production.

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The Strait of Hormuz crisis pushes oil past $100. Bellingcat confirms a U.S. missile hit near Iranian school, killing 175. Trump defers the war's end to Netanyahu. How DOGE used AI to cancel $100M in ...

March 9, 2026 at 12:10 PM

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Surprise! Tulsi Gabbard leads intelligence for a "forever war." DOJ accused of hiding Trump-related Epstein files (again). Meta signs a $50M AI deal with News Corp. FIU investigates a racist GOP group chat.

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Authoritarian AI Invades Burger King — Instrumental Communications

March 5, 2026 at 3:06 PM

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Trump admits Epic Fury, which has cost U.S. over $31 billion, might not change anything. A Kuwaiti pilot accidentally shoots down U.S. F-15s, the CIA arms Kurdish forces, & Meta patents AI model to simulate dead users.

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March 4, 2026 at 2:12 PM

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Military commanders tell troops the war signals Armageddon & Trump was “sent by Jesus.” Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz. Global energy markets face a massive price spike. The DoJ misspells "United States."

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March 3, 2026 at 2:21 PM

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Trump Iran war justification crumbles, Pentagon admits no intel of imminent threat. Nevertheless! Trump says Epic Fury could last "weeks," and maybe a "friendly takeover" of Cuba?

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March 2, 2026 at 2:46 PM

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Poll: U.S. more sympathetic to Palestinians, Kansas invalidates trans IDs, Pakistan strikes Afghanistan, Department of War accidentally downs a CBP drone, & Kristi Noem's luxury "deportation" jet never flies migrants.

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Poll: U.S. more sympathetic to Palestinians, activists searching for bamboo strands in ballots urge Trump to declare election emergency, Kansas invalidates trans IDs, Pakistan strikes Afghanistan. The...

Board of Peace Considering “Gaza Stablecoin” — Instrumental Communications

February 27, 2026 at 1:21 PM

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Trump considers a Gaza "stablecoin," Russian agents lure African men into the Ukraine war, Kansas trans residents face license seizures, DOJ is blocked from searching a WaPo reporter's devices.

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Russian agents lure African men into the Ukraine war, while a Texas trial tests Trump’s "antifa" terror designation. Kansas trans residents face license seizures, and the Pentagon threatens Anthropic ...

February 26, 2026 at 2:07 PM

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The Epstein Class

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February 25, 2026 at 5:49 PM

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The Cybertruck is officially more dangerous than the Pinto, Pentagon inks deal with Grok AI, Kristi Noem caught fabricating "cannibal" deportee story, new mapping tool tracks Justice Department weaponization.

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Biohackers Push Nicotine “Wellness,” Majority of Americans Oppose Trump Deportations, Jack Hughes Pride — Instrumental Communications

February 24, 2026 at 2:26 PM

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Biohackers push nicotine as "wellness"; death of "El Mencho" sparks violence; grooming at the Interlochen Center for the Arts; OpenAI, Persona, & Trump admin building an "identity surveillance machine," + tariffs!

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New poll shows majority oppose Trump’s deportation campaign, Texas activists face a federal "antifa terror" trial, Elon Musk reprimanded for illegal voter outreach, death of "El Mencho" sparks violenc...

February 23, 2026 at 2:21 PM

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Trump invokes the Defense Production Act for pesticides, Texas "Antifa" trial tests "domestic terrorist" label, Renee Good memorial doused in gasoline, DHS manages $22 billion in seized crypto via spreadsheet.

Your Daily #InstrumIntel for Thursday, 2.19.26

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Exclusive: White House uses USAID funds for budget director Vought's security, documents show

February 19, 2026 at 1:42 PM

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Exclusive: White House uses USAID funds for budget director Vought's security, documents show | Reuters

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The White House budget office is using millions of dollars from the former U.S. foreign aid agency to pay for the security detail of Russell Vought, President Donald Trump's budget chief and an archit...

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February 13, 2026 at 4:07 PM

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Federal tool flags citizens as noncitizens, new poll shows 54% of voters support Dem ICE demands, AG Bondi admits to a secret domestic terrorist list, Homeland Security expands "masked engagement" social spying

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Erika Kirk Accused of Grooming Teens. ICE Barbie Gets Big Mad. Polls Look Bad for the Epstein Administration — Instrumental Communications

A federal tool flags citizens as noncitizens in Texas, a new poll shows 54% of voters support Democratic demands for ICE reforms, U.S. oil blockade grinds life in Cuba to a halt, AG Bondi admits to a ...

February 13, 2026 at 2:59 PM

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Alabama moves to end Public Service Commission elections after Democrats win in Georgia

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February 12, 2026 at 2:12 PM

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Polls find half of U.S. believes Trump was involved in Epstein’s crimes & most voters now favor Biden. Security experts call Trump a "global wrecking ball" plus lasers & party balloon cause El Paso border chaos

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February 12, 2026 at 2:06 PM

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ICE agent arrested in a prostitution sting, Trump targets DSA, removes Stonewall Pride flags, ICE expands, Russians develop AI pigeons, OpenAI gives Pentagon full ChatGPT access & McDonald’s offers Valentine’s caviar

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Bovino Booted from Bar, Crypto Spirals, ICE Drops Death Cards — Instrumental Communications

February 11, 2026 at 2:13 PM

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Your Daily #InstrumIntel for Tuesday, 2/10/26

Will Stephen Miller cost GOP the midterms? ICE abducts legal observers, Springfield schools close for safety, militants take Erik Prince, Atlanta battles corporate landlords, & American optimism hits record low

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February 10, 2026 at 2:54 PM

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Your Daily #InstrumIntel for Monday 2/9/26

DHS monitors Reddit, ICE neglects trans immigrants, AI causes national labor shortages, Texas fracking threatens floodplains, Substack profits from Nazis, and the FCC probes "The View."

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February 9, 2026 at 2:53 PM

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Your Daily #InstrumIntel for 2/6/26

Bitcoin plunges $2 trillion, Bovino is booted from a Vegas bar, ICE leaves "death cards" for immigrants, Hillary Clinton dares James Comer to a public hearing, Melania doc sets suspicious Rotten Tomatoes records.

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Bitcoin plunges as $2 trillion, Gregory Bovino is booted from a Vegas bar, ICE leaves "death cards" for immigrants, Hillary Clinton dares James Comer to a public hearing, and Jeff Bezos-funded Melania...

Cannibalistic jellyfish with a vanishing anus are invading Venice | LBC

February 6, 2026 at 3:23 PM

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Your Daily #InstrumIntel for Thursday 2/5/26

Layoffs hit highest levels since 2009, Trump's ICE tactics face backlash, Supreme Court upholds California redistricting, Utah probes GOP signature fraud, the internet asks, 'Are Those Veggies Even Christian?'

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February 5, 2026 at 2:35 PM

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NOT AGAIN!!!

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Venice is being invaded by cannibalistic jellyfish from the Atlantic that are threatening the delicate balance of the lagoon's ecosystem.

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February 4, 2026 at 2:56 PM

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Your Daily #InstrumIntel for Wednesday, 2/4/26

How Trump weaponizes administrative subpoenas against critics, Patriot Front infiltrated by antifa activist, Ray Dalio warns of global capital war at Dubai summit, support for abolishing ICE surges.

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