Day: April 24, 2026

#News  #CIA  #FBI
The News And Times – Recent Posts  thenewsandtimes.blogspot.com…
AI Brief: Jared Kushner Faces Fresh Intelligence Scrutiny: Recent reports and unsealed documents from early 2026 have renewed scrutiny into Jared Kushner’s foreign ties and security clearance. Investigations are currently examining claims of foreign influence and potential insider trading linked to the previous administration.

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Apr 24, 2026

FBI issues statement on string of mysterious deaths and disappearances of top US scientists  uniladtech.com/science/news/…

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Apr 24, 2026

#FBI  #CIA  #PrivateIntelligence  #Trump
Does Trump and his administration use the private intelligence sources? – Google Search  google.com/search?q=Does+Tru…
AI Overview
Based on available reporting, the Trump administration has engaged with private intelligence firms, particularly for cyber capabilities and specialized investigations, while fostering a closer relationship with private-sector actors. His administration utilized private intelligence firms to develop cyber tools and has been reported to utilize personal accounts and private data brokers to conduct government business. [1, 2, 3]
Key Aspects of Private Intelligence Usage:

Cyber Operations: The administration has turned to private firms for cyber offensive operations, often hiring companies founded by former intelligence officials to build and operate cyber-offensive technology.
Private Data Brokers: The administration has purchased massive amounts of personal data from private data brokers to circumvent traditional legal requirements for gathering surveillance data.
Using Private Channels: Reports indicate a pattern of using personal accounts, such as private Gmail accounts for government work, and relying on external advice over established intelligence agencies.
Alternative Intelligence Sources: The administration reportedly explored utilizing private individuals to investigate potential threats to the 2020 election. [1, 2, 3, 4]

These actions reflect a broader effort to bypass traditional government intelligence agencies (like the CIA and NSA), often with a focus on building a more “digital” approach to intel gathering and a desire to control the flow of classified information, say this opinion piece from the Washington Post and this report from the Center for American Progress. [2, 4, 5, 6]

AI responses may include mistakes.

[1]  proton.me/blog/trump-control…
[2]  youtube.com/watch?v=upCy2xQN…
[3]  americanoversight.org/invest…
[4]  nbcnews.com/politics/white-h…
[5]  americanprogress.org/article…
[6]  washingtonpost.com/opinions/…

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Apr 24, 2026

#FBI  #PrivateIntelligence
Does  #Trump and his administration use the private intelligence sources? – Google Search  google.com/search?q=Does+Tru…
AI Overview
Based on available reporting, the Trump administration has engaged with private intelligence firms, particularly for cyber capabilities and specialized investigations, while fostering a closer relationship with private-sector actors. His administration utilized private intelligence firms to develop cyber tools and has been reported to utilize personal accounts and private data brokers to conduct government business. [1, 2, 3]
Key Aspects of Private Intelligence Usage:

Cyber Operations: The administration has turned to private firms for cyber offensive operations, often hiring companies founded by former intelligence officials to build and operate cyber-offensive technology.
Private Data Brokers: The administration has purchased massive amounts of personal data from private data brokers to circumvent traditional legal requirements for gathering surveillance data.
Using Private Channels: Reports indicate a pattern of using personal accounts, such as private Gmail accounts for government work, and relying on external advice over established intelligence agencies.
Alternative Intelligence Sources: The administration reportedly explored utilizing private individuals to investigate potential threats to the 2020 election. [1, 2, 3, 4]

These actions reflect a broader effort to bypass traditional government intelligence agencies (like the CIA and NSA), often with a focus on building a more “digital” approach to intel gathering and a desire to control the flow of classified information, say this opinion piece from the Washington Post and this report from the Center for American Progress. [2, 4, 5, 6]

AI responses may include mistakes.

[1]  proton.me/blog/trump-control…
[2]  youtube.com/watch?v=upCy2xQN…
[3]  americanoversight.org/invest…
[4]  nbcnews.com/politics/white-h…
[5]  americanprogress.org/article…
[6]  washingtonpost.com/opinions/…

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Apr 24, 2026

#FBI  #ODNI  #Counterintelligence
FBI News Review
The string of mysterious deaths and disappearances of top US scientists
FBI issues statement:
uniladtech.com/science/news/…
Comer & Burlison Seek Information on Missing Nuclear and Rocket Scientists
oversight.house.gov/release/…
Search:
– string of mysterious deaths and disappearances of top US scientists
– Missing Nuclear and Rocket Scientists
– FBI issues statement on string of mysterious deaths and disappearances of top US scientists
– Mysterious deaths and disappearances of top US scientists: are there the suspicions of foul play? Is Iran involved?

Similar event in 2001:
– Disappearance and deaths of microbiologists after the Anthrax scare, following 9/11 in 2001

Other FBI News: AI Brief
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Spy Power Votes and Scientist Mysteries
Key Stories

The FBI is finally addressing the bizarre disappearances of several US scientists while House Speaker Mike Johnson tries a new angle to keep surveillance powers active. Meanwhile, investors are feeling good about Palantir following some positive signals from Washington.

Spy Power Votes and Scientist Mysteries
Friday, April 24, 20267:22 AM
Key Stories
FBI weighs in on missing scientists — The agency issued a formal statement regarding a series of strange deaths and disappearances involving top US researchers that has sparked plenty of online theories.

New push for US surveillance powers — After failing to get enough support twice before, Mike Johnson is rolling out a fresh plan to extend the government’s key spying authorities.

Palantir stock gets a political boost — Investors are seeing gains after the company received some favorable news involving the US government and President Trump’s administration.

Legal pressure builds for the SPLC — Representative Jim Jordan is leading a new round of scrutiny against the Southern Poverty Law Center as the group faces mounting legal challenges.

Podcast rankings see a shakeup — Dan Bongino has officially climbed back into the top three spots on the latest podcast charts for the month of March.
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— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Apr 24, 2026

#FBI  #ODNI  #Counterintelligence
FBI News Review
The string of mysterious deaths and disappearances of top US scientists
FBI issues statement:
uniladtech.com/science/news/…
Comer & Burlison Seek Information on Missing Nuclear and Rocket Scientists
oversight.house.gov/release/…
Search:
– string of mysterious deaths and disappearances of top US scientists
– Missing Nuclear and Rocket Scientists
– FBI issues statement on string of mysterious deaths and disappearances of top US scientists
– Mysterious deaths and disappearances of top US scientists: are there the suspicions of foul play? Is Iran involved?

Similar event in 2001:
– Disappearance and deaths of microbiologists after the Anthrax scare, following 9/11 in 2001

Other FBI News: AI Brief
rss.app/brief/posts/6642f605…
The FBI is finally addressing the bizarre disappearances of several US scientists while House Speaker Mike Johnson tries a new angle to keep surveillance powers active. Meanwhile, investors are feeling good about Palantir following some positive signals from Washington.

Spy Power Votes and Scientist Mysteries
Friday, April 24, 20267:22 AM
Key Stories
FBI weighs in on missing scientists — The agency issued a formal statement regarding a series of strange deaths and disappearances involving top US researchers that has sparked plenty of online theories.

New push for US surveillance powers — After failing to get enough support twice before, Mike Johnson is rolling out a fresh plan to extend the government’s key spying authorities.

Palantir stock gets a political boost — Investors are seeing gains after the company received some favorable news involving the US government and President Trump’s administration.

Legal pressure builds for the SPLC — Representative Jim Jordan is leading a new round of scrutiny against the Southern Poverty Law Center as the group faces mounting legal challenges.

Podcast rankings see a shakeup — Dan Bongino has officially climbed back into the top three spots on the latest podcast charts for the month of March.
–

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Apr 24, 2026

#FBI  #ODNI  #Counterintelligence
The string of mysterious deaths and disappearances of top US scientists
FBI issues statement:
uniladtech.com/science/news/…
Comer & Burlison Seek Information on Missing Nuclear and Rocket Scientists
oversight.house.gov/release/…
Search:
– string of mysterious deaths and disappearances of top US scientists
– Missing Nuclear and Rocket Scientists
– FBI issues statement on string of mysterious deaths and disappearances of top US scientists
Similar event in 2001:
– Disappearance and deaths of microbiologists after the Anthrax scare, following 9/11 in 2001

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Apr 24, 2026