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US Court fines Israeli Spyware Firm NSO $167mn for Targeting Whatsapp
US Court fines Israeli Spyware Firm NSO $167mn for Targeting Whatsapp Juan Cole 05/15/2025 ( Middle East Monitor ) – A federal jury in California has ordered Israeli surveillance firm NSO… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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The mercenaries who took on Northern California’s hippies resurface
The mercenaries who took on Northern California’s hippies resurface ‘It was like a nightmare,’ a tree-sitter said of Lear’s psychological warfare Paul Trouette, the CEO of Lear Asset Management, stares down… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Inside ICE Air: Flight Attendants on Deportation Planes Say Disaster Is “Only a Matter of Time”
Inside ICE Air: Flight Attendants on Deportation Planes Say Disaster Is “Only a Matter of Time” by McKenzie Funk April 1, 2025, 6 a.m. EDT ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Trump administration drops lawsuit against company accused of abusing children at migrant shelters
Trump administration drops lawsuit against company accused of abusing children at migrant shelters By VALERIE GONZALEZ Updated 9:00 PM EDT, March 12, 2025 ▶ Follow live updates on President Donald Trump… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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In Gaza, Trump Embraces Private Military Contractors
In Gaza, Trump Embraces Private Military Contractors Trump’s first presidency showed that such contractors often come with a bad track record and hidden costs. Global Security US Military Commentary Words: Michael… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Triple Canopy: A Deep Dive
Triple Canopy: A Deep Dive Julia Day June 30, 2023 1.0 Introduction Triple Canopy is a private military company (PMC) that provides security, training, and mission support services to various clients… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
“Armored Tesla” (was) forecast to win $400 million State Department contract after Trump’s election
Ryan Grim UPDATED: “Armored Tesla” (was) forecast to win $400 million State Department contract after Trump’s election Ryan Grim and Jack Poulson Feb 12, 2025 Elon Musk in front of the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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US security contractors in Gaza: What we know so far
US security contractors in Gaza: What we know so far Three private security firms are checking the vehicles of displaced Palestinians returning north during the Israel-Hamas ceasefire Robert Tollast February 10,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Gaza checkpoint contractor is shell company of ‘generational wealth management’ firm
Gaza checkpoint contractor is shell company of ‘generational wealth management’ firm Jack Poulson·January 24, 2025 One of the two U.S.-based contractors set to operate a Gaza checkpoint, Safe Reach Solutions, is… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Private US Company Is Reportedly Hiring US Veterans to Run Gaza Checkpoint
Private US Company Is Reportedly Hiring US Veterans to Run Gaza Checkpoint One of the three companies hired to run the checkpoint is seeking 96 green berets to search Palestinians’ vehicles.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading