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Feb 6, 2026 • 34min
Attempted Assassination on Russ Vought
They walk through a DOJ overhaul that changes how immigration appeals move through the courts. They examine a federal personnel reclassification aimed at making it easier to remove political appointees. They report on penalties for late defense contractors and pressure to rebuild domestic munitions capacity. They outline a Maryland plot targeting a top OMB official and the dynamics of lone‑actor radicalization.
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Feb 5, 2026 • 48min
The “No Housing for ICE” Campaign
A briefing on campaigns pressuring hotels and companies to cut ties with immigration enforcement. Coverage of tactics to disrupt detention logistics, from reservation flooding to noise protests. Reports on leaked DHS arrests, maps targeting financiers of detention, and debates over federal surges versus public signals about enforcement.
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Feb 4, 2026 • 39min
DOJ Creating Lawyer "Jump Teams" to Target Antifa
Discussion of new DOJ rapid-response prosecutor teams aimed at Antifa-related obstruction cases. Analysis of rising protests, doxxing incidents, and vehicle attacks against ICE and CBP. Coverage of critical infrastructure cybersecurity bills and risks from Chinese agro and cyber operations. Updates on immigration deportation ramps, US naval counternarcotics in Haiti, and Venezuela oil fund moves.
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Feb 3, 2026 • 54min
Claim: Antifa Placed on Secret Watchlists
A fast-paced rundown of U.S. political strategy, including debates over nationalizing elections and voter ID maneuvers. They cover fundraising math and midterm outlooks, plus manufacturing signals and union rapid-response actions. Discussion moves to diplomatic moves in Cuba and Venezuela, a Vietnamese defense leak, and expanding surveillance and watchlists targeting activists. Practical tips on local monitoring and network mapping are offered.
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Feb 2, 2026 • 52min
ICE Buys Mega Warehouses for Expanded Detention
A rundown of government shutdown politics and fragile House dynamics. A deep dive into Operation Vault and a $12 billion strategic mineral stockpile. Coverage of ICE buys of mega detention warehouses and automated tracking of enforcement. Discussion of federal surges, potential Insurrection Act signals, and local pushback from cities and universities.
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Jan 30, 2026 • 58min
Activists Call for Nationwide Day of Action Today
Talks cover a controversial town-hall incident and related DOJ charges. Discussion of DHS funding hurdles and DoD investment to boost germanium refining. Coverage of searches in Fulton County and political fallout. Organizers calling a nationwide day of action to disrupt work and commerce. Reports on local tactics in Minneapolis, data leaks tied to enforcement, and shifts in international oil and sanctions policy.
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Jan 29, 2026 • 1h 5min
Dem Group Preps Insurrection Act Response
Discussion of Democratic legal and messaging plans to respond if the Insurrection Act is invoked. Analysis of political barriers and timing risks around potential deployments and color revolution tactics. Coverage of state and federal clashes over ICE, protest organizing, and progressive prosecutor coordination. Brief looks at NATO/China-Taiwan tensions, visa restrictions, and monetary trends like rising gold demand.
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Jan 28, 2026 • 51min
Philadelphia DA Krasner: We Will Hunt Down ICE Agents
Coverage of Senate-DHS funding talks and the risk of a partial government shutdown. Reports on protests, nonviolent de-escalation training, and attacks at town halls. Discussion of state bills enabling suits against federal agents and coordinated sanctuary city resistance. Updates on ICE operations, databases to track activists, and local police responses to autonomous zones.
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Jan 27, 2026 • 1h 2min
Far Left: Minneapolis Rapid Response is Revolutionary Infrastructure
They unpack anti‑ICE rapid response being turned into long‑term revolutionary organizing and the activist roles and intel networks behind it. They describe patrols, dispatching, license‑plate tracking and how volunteer support structures sustain operations. They debate federal use of bases, surge deployments and legal fights over Metro Surge. They consider risks of escalation, foreign influence claims and strategies to counter local organizing.
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Jan 26, 2026 • 1h 23min
LEAK: Minnesota Lt. Governor Allegedly in Protest Coordination Group
Jared, a global security analyst focused on China, Taiwan, and Pacific posture, and Robert, a domestic security analyst specializing in U.S. law enforcement and operational briefings. They discuss leaked protest coordination in Minneapolis and rapid-response organizing. They cover DHS funding standoffs, energy grid emergency orders, U.S. moves on Haiti and Iran, PLA leadership shifts, and U.S. force posture in the Western Pacific.
