# news & stories (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 16 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover news & stories. Page: Feed: --- ## [Federal Agents Surveilled Churches, Unions And ICE Protesters In Minnesota](https://ticklethewire.com/federal-agents-surveilled-churches-unions-and-ice-protesters-in-minnesota/) _2026-08-25 · allan · Tickle The Wire_ Federal agents secretly monitored churches, libraries, schools and other gathering places in Minnesota while investigating protests against the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, according to court filings in an ongoing conspiracy case. ## [Secret Service Investigating Iranian State TV Video Threatening Barron Trump](https://ticklethewire.com/secret-service-investigating-iranian-state-tv-video-threatening-barron-trump/) _2026-08-25 · allan · Tickle The Wire_ The Secret Service is investigating a video broadcast by Iranian state television that appears to threaten Barron Trump, the youngest son of President Trump. ## [ICE Officials Prefer Acting Director As Trump Nominee Stalls In Senate](https://ticklethewire.com/156274-2/) _2026-08-24 · allan · Tickle The Wire_ President Trump’s pick to lead Immigration and Customs Enforcement is stuck in the Senate, and some officials inside the agency appear perfectly happy to keep it that way. ## [FBI Headquarters Delays Leave Taxpayers Paying the Price](https://ticklethewire.com/fbi-headquarters-delays-leave-taxpayers-paying-the-price/) _2026-08-24 · allan · Tickle The Wire_ Fifteen years after the federal government began trying to replace the FBI’s crumbling Washington headquarters, the agency is still there — and taxpayers are continuing to pick up the tab for repairs as the cost of a new building climbs. ## [Stejskal: Trump Has Weakened the Justice Department and Undermined Public Trust](https://ticklethewire.com/stejskal-trump-has-weakened-the-justice-department-and-undermined-public-trust/) _2026-08-23 · allan · Tickle The Wire_ The writer, an FBI agent for 31 years, retired as resident agent in charge of the Ann Arbor office in 2006. He has a law degree from the University of Nebraska College of Law. He is the author of “FBI Case Files Michigan: Tales of a G-Man.“ By Greg Stejskal Donald Trump in Waco in... ## [Weekend Series on Crime History: How the Mafia Built Las Vegas](https://ticklethewire.com/weekend-series-on-crime-history-how-the-mafia-built-las-vegas/) _2026-08-22 · allan · Tickle The Wire_ ## [US Citizens and Europeans are Openly Plotting to Get Mexican Residency by Green Card Marriage, Anchor Babies, and Chain Migration](https://theconscientiousemigrant.substack.com/p/us-citizens-and-europeans-are-openly) _2026-08-21 · Elizabeth Silleck La Rue, Esq. · The Conscientious Emigrant by Conscientious Emigration™_ Read the frickin’ room, people. What is wrong with you?? ## [FBI Arrests Woman Accused of Plotting ISIS-Inspired Attack on New York Capitol](https://ticklethewire.com/fbi-arrests-woman-accused-of-plotting-isis-inspired-attack-on-new-york-capitol/) _2026-08-21 · allan · Tickle The Wire_ The FBI has arrested an Albany woman accused of plotting an Islamic State-inspired bombing of the New York State Capitol after she allegedly spent weeks scouting the building and discussing the attack with undercover sources. ## [Blanche Scraps Trump’s $1.8 Billion Fund for Political Allies](https://ticklethewire.com/blanche-scraps-trumps-1-8-billion-fund-for-political-allies/) _2026-08-21 · allan · Tickle The Wire_ Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has formally killed a controversial $1.8 billion fund that President Trump had sought to create for political allies who claim they were unfairly prosecuted, clearing a major obstacle to Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general. ## [STRENGTHENING SOLDIERS’ SPIRIT AND READINESS IN KDF OPERATIONS](https://www.mod.go.ke/news/strengthening-soldiers-spirit-and-readiness-in-kdf-operations/) _2026-08-21 · John Kiarie · Ministry of Defence – Kenya_ The effectiveness of military operations is directly shaped by the morale and readiness of the troops. When soldiers are motivated, disciplined, and prepared, they are able to respond swiftly to \[…\] ## [Web Coding With AI, Live (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/tDiE709Xr8uD) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Collaborative screen sharing with simultaneous remote control, open source. ## [NINE COUNTIES, ONE MISSION: CEMENTING PEACE AND UNITY](https://www.mod.go.ke/news/nine-counties-one-mission-cementing-peace-and-unity/) _2026-08-21 · John Kiarie · Ministry of Defence – Kenya_ Sport continues to emerge as a powerful instrument for peacebuilding, bringing communities together, rebuilding trust and creating opportunities for dialogue in areas previously affected by conflict. Across Kenya’s North Rift \[…\] ## [THINK, PLAN, EXECUTE: KENYA NAVY BUILDS STRATEGIC MINDS](https://www.mod.go.ke/news/think-plan-execute-kenya-navy-builds-strategic-minds/) _2026-08-21 · John Kiarie · Ministry of Defence – Kenya_ Chess plays a vital role in the military by sharpening strategic thinking, enhancing mental agility, promoting discipline and patience and developing the ability to anticipate and respond effectively to changing \[…\] ## [STRENGTHENING KENYA–JAPAN DEFENCE COOPERATION](https://www.mod.go.ke/news/strengthening-kenya-japan-defence-cooperation/) _2026-08-21 · John Kiarie · Ministry of Defence – Kenya_ International defence partnerships play an important role in strengthening military capabilities, advancing professional development and enabling armed forces to respond effectively to an increasingly complex security environment. Through sustained engagement, \[…\] ## [A LEGACY OF SERVICE: KENYA ARMY HONOURS DISTINGUISHED OFFICERS](https://www.mod.go.ke/news/a-legacy-of-service-kenya-army-honours-distinguished-officers/) _2026-08-21 · John Kiarie · Ministry of Defence – Kenya_ The careers of military officers within the Kenya Defence Forces represent a deliberate progression of professional development, leadership and responsibility. From commissioning and assumption of command at junior levels, officers \[…\] ## [Displaced Again, & Sale on Annual Subscriptions](https://theconscientiousemigrant.substack.com/p/displaced-again-and-sale-on-annual) _2026-08-20 · Elizabeth Silleck La Rue, Esq. · The Conscientious Emigrant by Conscientious Emigration™_ The bulldozers have come to our door. Power is out again. This year is wild, and not in a good way. ## [DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin Draws Praise And MAGA Backlash For Helping Former Colleagues](https://ticklethewire.com/dhs-secretary-markwayne-mullin-draws-praise-and-maga-backlash-for-helping-former-colleagues/) _2026-08-20 · allan · Tickle The Wire_ Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has emerged as an unusually accessible member of President Trump’s Cabinet, repeatedly responding to requests from former colleagues in Congress even when those interventions put him at odds with the White House and Trump’s MAGA base. ## [Justice Department Says Comey Used ‘86 47’ Post to Threaten Trump And Boost Book Sales](https://ticklethewire.com/justice-department-says-comey-used-86-47-post-to-threaten-trump-and-boost-book-sales/) _2026-08-20 · allan · Tickle The Wire_ Federal prosecutors say former FBI Director James Comey deliberately posted a photo of seashells spelling out “86 47” as a threat against President Donald Trump, arguing that he also had a financial incentive to generate controversy ahead of the release of a new novel. ## [FORGING THE ART OF RAPID RESPONSE](https://www.mod.go.ke/news/forging-the-art-of-rapid-response/) _2026-08-20 · John Kiarie · Ministry of Defence – Kenya_ Modern military operations demand more than technical proficiency. They require personnel capable of making precise decisions under pressure, integrating multiple capabilities and responding rapidly when lives and mission success are \[…\] ## [ADVANCING STRATEGIC EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP](https://www.mod.go.ke/news/advancing-strategic-education-and-leadership/) _2026-08-20 · John Kiarie · Ministry of Defence – Kenya_ Strategic education and professional military development remain central to preparing leaders capable of navigating an increasingly complex security environment. Modern learning infrastructure plays an equally important role in fostering strategic \[…\] ## [ICE Proposes Liability Insurance For Local Police Making Immigration Arrests](https://ticklethewire.com/ice-proposes-liability-insurance-for-local-police-making-immigration-arrests/) _2026-08-19 · allan · Tickle The Wire_ ICE is considering paying for liability insurance for local police officers who help carry out federal immigration enforcement, a move that could make it easier for departments to join the agency’s rapidly expanding partnerships. ## [Stream Torrents and IPTV Instantly (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/bYKQipmaUm5E) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Search, index, and play music, movies, books, and live TV in your browser. ## [DOJ Whistleblower Says Ivy League Antisemitism Investigations Had Predetermined Outcomes](https://ticklethewire.com/doj-whistleblower-says-ivy-league-antisemitism-investigations-had-predetermined-outcomes/) _2026-08-19 · allan · Tickle The Wire_ A former Justice Department attorney is accusing senior officials of steering federal antisemitism investigations at several Ivy League universities toward predetermined outcomes while disregarding longstanding investigative procedures. ## [DEFRA LIFTS KDF FLAG WITH FIVE-MEDAL HAUL](https://www.mod.go.ke/news-releases/defra-lifts-kdf-flag-with-five-medal-haul/) _2026-08-18 · John Kiarie · Ministry of Defence – Kenya_ Competitive shooting demands precision, composure and the ability to perform under pressure—qualities that remain central to military marksmanship and professional excellence. These attributes were on display as the Defence Forces \[…\] ## [SHARPENING AIR OPERATIONS READINESS](https://www.mod.go.ke/news/sharpening-air-operations-readiness/) _2026-08-18 · John Kiarie · Ministry of Defence – Kenya_ Effective air operations depend on robust command and control, timely decision-making and the seamless integration of personnel, technology and operational capabilities. Command Post Exercises (CPX) provide a critical platform for \[…\] ## [Polling on Arresting Benjamin Netanyahu (August 2026)](https://www.dataforprogress.org/datasets/polling-on-arresting-benjamin-netanyahu) _2026-08-18 · Lew Blank · Datasets_ ## [Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Plan to Keep FBI Headquarters in D.C.](https://ticklethewire.com/federal-judge-blocks-trump-administrations-plan-to-keep-fbi-headquarters-in-d-c/) _2026-08-18 · allan · Tickle The Wire_ A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from moving the FBI into another building in Washington, D.C., ruling that officials improperly discarded a Biden-era plan to build a new headquarters in suburban Maryland. ## [Justice Department Watchdog to Review DEA Tactic That Let Fentanyl Reach the Streets](https://ticklethewire.com/justice-department-watchdog-to-review-dea-tactic-that-let-fentanyl-reach-the-streets/) _2026-08-18 · allan · Tickle The Wire_ The Justice Department’s internal watchdog is reviewing whether DEA agents put the public at risk by allowing fentanyl shipments to reach the streets while pursuing larger trafficking investigations. ## [KDF STRENGTHENS STRATEGIC HEALTH PARTNERSHIP](https://www.mod.go.ke/news/kdf-strengthens-strategic-health-partnership/) _2026-08-18 · John Kiarie · Ministry of Defence – Kenya_ The health and wellbeing of military personnel are integral to operational effectiveness, force resilience and sustained mission readiness. As health threats continue to evolve, strong partnerships in disease prevention, surveillance, \[…\] ## [Attorney General Todd Blanche Says Trump’s Views Will Influence Justice Department Decisions](https://ticklethewire.com/attorney-general-todd-blanche-says-trumps-views-will-influence-justice-department-decisions/) _2026-08-17 · allan · Tickle The Wire_ Attorney General Todd Blanche said Sunday that President Trump’s opinions will factor into decisions at the Justice Department, rejecting the idea that the nation’s top law enforcement official should operate independently of the White House. ## [Hugh Hefner Reportedly Called FBI Multiple Times About Jeffrey Epstein](https://ticklethewire.com/hugh-hefner-reportedly-called-fbi-multiple-times-about-jeffrey-epstein/) _2026-08-17 · allan · Tickle The Wire_ Playboy founder Hugh Hefner repeatedly contacted the FBI in 2005 after a Playboy Playmate told him Jeffrey Epstein had raped and trafficked her, according to new allegations in a lawsuit filed by dozens of Epstein victims against the U.S. government. ## [SUNDAY DEBRIEF (AUG 9-16): Trump Acts Like A Spoiled Child With the Strait of Hormuz](https://theleahfiles.substack.com/p/sunday-debrief-aug-9-16-trump-acts) _2026-08-17 · Leah · The Leah Files_ The week in news and more ## [Non-custodial Crypto Payments & Escrow (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/16WmcMnWkSWs) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Accept multi-chain crypto with trustless escrow, instant confirmations, and no KYC ## [Sunday Roundup: 5 Stories for Moms You Need to Know](https://erinschlozman.substack.com/p/new-for-mom-5-stories-you-should) _2026-08-16 · Erin Schlozman, MA, LPC, LCPC · This Postpartum Life By Erin Schlozman_ and a little personal update ## [RISING ABOVE THE CHALLENGE AT NGONG HILLS](https://www.mod.go.ke/africa/rising-above-the-challenge-at-ngong-hills/) _2026-08-16 · V M Thiong'o · Ministry of Defence – Kenya_ Senior Joint Command and Staff Course 42–2026/2027 undertook a challenging yet exhilarating hike at Ngong Hills on Saturday 15 August 2026, bringing together student officers and staff of the Joint \[…\] ## [Weekend Series on Crime: Inside a Massive Drug Tunnel at Border](https://ticklethewire.com/weekend-series-on-crime-inside-a-massive-drug-tunnel-at-border/) _2026-08-16 · allan · Tickle The Wire_ ## [Why Are People REALLY Leaving the USA in Record Numbers?](https://theconscientiousemigrant.substack.com/p/why-are-people-really-leaving-the) _2026-08-15 · Elizabeth Silleck La Rue, Esq. · The Conscientious Emigrant by Conscientious Emigration™_ The answer that most mainstream media won't say outright, in full. So I'll do it here. ## [STRENGTHENING HEALTHCARE CAPACITY](https://www.mod.go.ke/news/strengthening-healthcare-capacity/) _2026-08-15 · Loise Nakae · Ministry of Defence – Kenya_ Strengthening the knowledge and practical skills of healthcare practitioners through continuous capacity building is fundamental to advancing overall medical welfare and safeguarding community health. When clinicians are equipped with expertise, \[…\] ## [ANCHORED IN COMPASSION: KENYA NAVY STRENGTHENS COMMUNITY BONDS](https://www.mod.go.ke/news/anchored-in-compassion-kenya-navy-strengthens-community-bonds/) _2026-08-15 · Loise Nakae · Ministry of Defence – Kenya_ Lasting peace and stability depend not only on effective security operations, but also on meaningful community engagement, compassion and sustained support. In recognition of this, the Kenya Navy continues to \[…\] ## [FORGING BONDS, SECURING THE MARITIME DOMAIN](https://www.mod.go.ke/news/forging-bonds-securing-the-maritime-domain/) _2026-08-15 · Loise Nakae · Ministry of Defence – Kenya_ The Western Indian Ocean is a strategic maritime corridor that supports international trade, regional economies and the security interests of nations across the region and beyond. Its significance, however, continues \[…\] ## [New Migration News & Announcements](https://theconscientiousemigrant.substack.com/p/new-migration-news-and-announcements) _2026-08-14 · Elizabeth Silleck La Rue, Esq. · The Conscientious Emigrant by Conscientious Emigration™_ Important changes that Conscientious Emigrants need to know ## [Todd Blanche Pledges Integrity as He Takes Over a Turbulent Justice Department](https://ticklethewire.com/todd-blanche-pledges-integrity-as-he-takes-over-a-turbulent-justice-department/) _2026-08-14 · allan · Tickle The Wire_ Attorney General Todd Blanche sought to reassure a battered Justice Department workforce Thursday, promising to lead with integrity as he takes control of an agency shaken by firings, resignations, and concerns about political interference. ## [The Sound of Freedom Charity Just Got $244 Million to Protect Migrant Kids](https://theleahfiles.substack.com/p/the-sound-of-freedom-charity-just) _2026-08-13 · Leah · The Leah Files_ A follow the money on one of the darkest charities I have analyzed thus far and what we can do to stop it. ## [My Easeful Experience with Cozumel Medical Care for a Foot Injury](https://theconscientiousemigrant.substack.com/p/my-easeful-experience-with-cozumel) _2026-08-12 · Elizabeth Silleck La Rue, Esq. · The Conscientious Emigrant by Conscientious Emigration™_ After almost four years living in Mexico, I'm starting to seek medical care sooner and leaving behind the US baggage. ## [On the Pulse: Weekly Conscientious Emigration™ News & Stories](https://theconscientiousemigrant.substack.com/p/on-the-pulse-weekly-conscientious-1a6) _2026-08-12 · Elizabeth Silleck La Rue, Esq. · The Conscientious Emigrant by Conscientious Emigration™_ A Weekly Curation of Global News & Stories Related to Conscientiously Emigrating from the US ## [Inside an Emigrant's Journey: Deidre Keller on Emigrating from the US to Barbados](https://theconscientiousemigrant.substack.com/p/inside-an-emigrants-journey-deidre) _2026-08-11 · Elizabeth Silleck La Rue, Esq. · The Conscientious Emigrant by Conscientious Emigration™_ A recording from Elizabeth Silleck La Rue, Esq.'s live video [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/210594065/d77559834853bec27bd2987fe8dd8eb5.mp3) ## [IMPORTANT: "Antifa"- Linked US Trans Woman Faces Invalidated Passport Abroad](https://theconscientiousemigrant.substack.com/p/important-antifa-linked-us-trans) _2026-08-10 · Elizabeth Silleck La Rue, Esq. · The Conscientious Emigrant by Conscientious Emigration™_ An actual red line seems to have been crossed. ## [SUNDAY DEBRIEF: AMERICA IS RUNNING OUT OF MISSILES (AUG 2-9)](https://theleahfiles.substack.com/p/sunday-debrief-america-is-running) _2026-08-10 · Leah · The Leah Files_ The Hormuz deal could keep American ships out of the strait, Todd Blanche was confirmed at 4 a.m., New Mexico is suing DOJ over the Epstein files, and $65 million wasn’t enough to stop Abdul El-Sayed. ## [Mom News: Let's Talk About Lindsay Clancy](https://erinschlozman.substack.com/p/mom-news-lets-talk-about-lindsay) _2026-08-09 · Erin Schlozman, MA, LPC, LCPC · This Postpartum Life By Erin Schlozman_ (ugh, heavy heavy heart) ## [(EARLY ACCESS) PART 2: POLYMARKET FOLLOW THE MONEY - NINE WALLETS DECIDE WHETHER THE WAR ENDED](https://theleahfiles.substack.com/p/early-access-part-2-polymarket-follow) _2026-08-08 · Leah · The Leah Files_ Somebody has to rule on whether a ceasefire held, and it is not Polymarket. Offshore, the job goes to nine anonymous wallets. Onshore, the house decides, and the decision cannot be appealed. ## [Polling on Campaign Finance (August 2026)](https://www.dataforprogress.org/datasets/polling-on-campaign-finance) _2026-08-07 · Abby Springs · Datasets_ ## [Summer 2026 Satellite Mobile Internet Update: Starlink Mobile Targets Cell Carriers, HughesNet Goes Bankrupt, Viasat Struggles, AST SpaceMobile Slips](https://www.rvmobileinternet.com/summer-2026-satellite-mobile-internet-update-starlink-mobile-targets-cell-carriers-hughesnet-goes-bankrupt-viasat-struggles-ast-spacemobile-slips/) _2026-08-06 · Chris Dunphy · Mobile Internet Resource Center_ Things are getting even wilder in the satellite internet world - and a lot has changed since our previous industry update just two months ago. The biggest news - SpaceX now looks like it intends to take on the big three cellular providers by launching its own consumer-direct Starlink Mobile cellular service! Up until now \[…\] The post Summer 2026 Satellite Mobile Internet Update: Starlink Mobile… ## [PART 1: FOLLOW THE MONEY ON POLYMARKET - THE BETS ARE NOT THE BUSINESS](https://theleahfiles.substack.com/p/early-acces-part-1-follow-the-money) _2026-08-05 · Leah · The Leah Files_ Part one of three. On a company called Polymarket, wagers on American military action win far more often than they should. Their investors and operating model took me down a yellow brick road. Enjoy!