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A reporter films with her phone as U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte speaks at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., January 9, 2026.  REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
DIGITAL TRAIL

Trump’s New Spy Chief’s Bizarre Online Past Comes to Light

Just a few years before Trump installed him in the nation’s top spy job, Bill Pulte was a fixture in a niche online community.

Erkki Forster

China's President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump visit the Temple of Heaven in Beijing on May 14, 2026.
CHINESE WHISPERS

Trump’s Trip Hit by Humiliating Intel Leak

The confidential report details how Beijing is hoping to take advantage of the president’s deeply unpopular war.

Ewan Palmer

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth holds a briefing on the Iran war
LIMITED INTELLIGENCE

Pentagon Pete Grilled on Embarrassing Intel Leak

The defense secretary dodged a report claiming Trump’s strikes failed to slow Iran’s bomb-building timeline.

Tom Latchem

Donald Trump
INTELLIGENCE TEST

Trump Humiliated by His Own Intel Experts’ Verdict on War

The president’s war in Iran has not been as successful as his public remarks would suggest.

Catherine Bouris

U.S. President Donald Trump reacts as he takes questions from reporters during an event to sign an executive order creating an anti‑fraud task force headed by U.S. Vice President JD Vance in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 16, 2026. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
DEATH WISH

Tulsi Goon Predicts Trump’s War Plot Will Be Total Disaster

Joe Kent says seizing vital oil hub would hand Iran easy hostages.

Tom Latchem

U.S. President Donald Trump, with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth
PLAYING SECRETARY

Pentagon Pete Branded Completely Clueless During Briefings

“I am embarrassed for him,” says one lawmaker who’s attended the briefings.

Tom Latchem

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Pete Hegseth testifies before a Senate Committee on Armed Services confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., January 14, 2025.
VINDICATED

Pentagon Pete Aide Accused of Leaking Gets Intelligence Gig

Hegseth’s former adviser was cleared of the allegations that led to his high-profile ouster.

Ewan Palmer

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, MARYLAND - JANUARY 13: U.S. President Donald Trump walks down the air stairs after landing on Air Force One on January 13, 2026 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. Trump spent the day in Detroit participating in a tour of the Ford River Rouge complex and speaking at the Detroit Economic Club.  (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
AIN'T OVER TIL IT'S OVER

Trump Humiliated by His Own Intel Chiefs in War Briefings

The president’s declaration of victory is embellished, according to his own administration.

Laura Esposito

Britain's Prince Andrew, Duke of York leaves Westminster Abbey following the coronation ceremony of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England.
KOMPROMAT

U.S. Spies’ Jaw-Dropping Verdict on Ex-Prince Andrew

A U.S. security assessment produced reportedly just this year alleges ex-Prince Andrew thought he would be a better ruler than his brother, King Charles

Tom Sykes

Gabbard
MAGA'S THE WORD

Gabbard Uses Trumpy Privilege to Keep Secret Intel Hidden

The president’s director of national intelligence told lawmakers she can’t share a top-secret complaint because of “executive privilege.”

Will Neal

Dan Bongino and Patel
PRESIDENTIAL PICKING

Keystone Kash Makes Wild Claim About Trump’s Intel Briefings

The FBI director said that the nation’s intelligence priorities are decided in a novel way.

Annabella Rosciglione

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