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- Here and There with Dave Marash, February 3, 2015
- Sep. 2, 2014 Al Jazeera English segment on Blackwater trial - Comment by David Isenberg
- Jan 2, 2010, Al Jazzeera (English), re Judge Urbina’s dismissal of charges against Blackwater contractors
- June 28, 2010. heard in “Controversy over CIA Blackwater contract,” The World
- August 17, 2010, on C-Span III, speaks on private military contracting
- Examining the role of the military contractor
- Has the Privatization of National Security Gone Too Far? The Future of Military Contracting, November 14, 2008, 9:30-11:00am, New America Foundation
- David Isenberg on PressTV - US contractor with poor ratings hired again
- Outsourcing War and Peace – Video
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The return of Erik Prince, America’s notorious mercenary
The return of Erik Prince, America’s notorious mercenary Erik Prince, founder of the controversial private military group Blackwater, was until recently shunned for pushing the boundaries of legality. The former pariah… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Meta awarded $167m in court battle with spyware mercenaries
Meta awarded $167m in court battle with spyware mercenaries WhatsApp owner Meta is awarded millions of dollars in damages and compensation after its service was exploited by users of mercenary spyware… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Protesters denounce private aviation services alleged to be used in ICE deportations
Protesters denounce private aviation services alleged to be used in ICE deportations By Updated on: November 22, 2025 / 5:29 PM CST / CBS Minnesota Add CBS News on Google On… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Gaza Humanitarian Foundation Calls It Quits After Thousands Die Seeking Its Aid
Gaza Humanitarian Foundation Calls It Quits After Thousands Die Seeking Its Aid The aid group oversaw relief in Gaza during a period defined by the killings of Palestinians seeking food during… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Protesters denounce private aviation services alleged to be used in ICE deportations
Protesters denounce private aviation services alleged to be used in ICE deportations By Updated on: November 22, 2025 / 5:29 PM CST / CBS Minnesota Add CBS News on Google On… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
US-backed aid company in Gaza shutters operations as Israel’s military and defense minister clash
US-backed aid company in Gaza shutters operations as Israel’s military and defense minister clash Piles of humanitarian aid packages from GHFwas, Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, wait to be picked up on… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Kristi Noem-Linked Firm Secretly Got Money From $220 Million DHS Ad Contracts
Kristi Noem-Linked Firm Secretly Got Money From $220 Million DHS Ad Contracts DHS invoked the “emergency” at the border to skirt competitive bidding rules for the taxpayer-funded campaign. By Justin Elliott… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Clients of a Trump-Connected Lobbying Firm Keep Landing No-Bid ICE Contracts
Federico Tramonte Immigration and Customs Enforcement Clients of a Trump-Connected Lobbying Firm Keep Landing No-Bid ICE Contracts Ballard Partners is helping companies cash in on the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. Nick… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Gaza Humanitarian Foundation Security Contractor Hires Trump-Linked Lobbyists
Gaza Humanitarian Foundation Security Contractor Hires Trump-Linked Lobbyists The deal came weeks before Trump unveiled a peace plan for Gaza that could leave the security contractor’s business model under threat. Matt… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
“Amateur Hour”: The Man Sending US Military Contractors to Gaza
“Amateur Hour”: The Man Sending US Military Contractors to Gaza How a little-known former Green Beret went from starting a company to prevent hangovers to the center of a dubious scheme… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
