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… HOUTHI THREATS. FRANCE ACTIVATES ARMY TO PREPARE FOR UPCOMING WEEKEND PROTESTS/RIOTS. UKRAINE ACCUSES UNITED STATES OF HOLDING UP SHIPMENT OF PATRIOT MISSILES.//  -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- France: Wi…

…ted to kick off any day now. There is also speculation regarding the Roosevelt's mission. The US Navy has not stated if she's going to replace one of the carriers on station already, or if the Roosevelt is going to be the eve…

…t Comment: Prior to the recent Gulf War, there were only a handful of operational SAM sites within the United States, most of which were located in the Washington D.C. area. The most famous missile defense site is located on …

…F.//  -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Iran: Yesterday the Iranians claimed that the United States and/or Israel struck a coastal defense site, which resulted in an anti-aircraft gun being destroyed. CENTCOM…

…ON PROTEST ACTIVITY BEFORE THE WEEKEND. INDICATIONS CONTINUE TO MOUNT REGARDING RETURN TO WAR IN MIDDLE EAST, STATE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMS PERSONNEL DRAWDOWNS IN SAUDI ARABIA. CONSEQUENCES OF MAJOR CYBERSECURITY EVENTS CONTINUE …

…of the blast is not known. Middle East: Major logistical efforts continue around the region, with the United States surging refueling tankers into Israeli airbases to prepare for a return to the war. Missile defenses continu…

…s not yet been made public. Analyst Comment: Initially, an unnamed spokesperson for the Joint Staff issued a statement to The Hill, thanking him for his service and wishing him the best. Later on, the well-wishes were retrac…

… Wire//2300Z October 28, 2026// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: MAJOR TRAIN DERAILMENT REPORTED IN SPAIN. PRESIDENT TRUMP STATES THAT ANOTHER EPIC FURY-STYLE OPERATION MAY BEGIN AFTER THE MIDTERMS. PENTAGON SENDS ANOTHER PATRIOT BATTERY …

…me front, the insanity surrounding the upcoming election season continues with early voting beginning in many states this week. Most of the impact to the homeland this week has been within the energy sector, with crude future…

…de over the past few days, as most mitigation efforts (such as the suspension of gasoline taxes in midwestern states) are beginning to reach the limit of their effectiveness. Cyber: Overnight a data breach was announced invo…

… DEPLOYMENT TO SAUDI ARABIA. BRAZILIAN ELECTION RESULTS IN LULA VICTORY, BOLSONARO REPORTEDLY FLEES TO UNITED STATES TO AVOID ARREST. BARRICADED SHOOTER SITUATION REPORTED IN MICHIGAN LAST NIGHT.//  -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- …

…, 2026// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: PENTAGON ANNOUNCES PREPAREDNESS PLANS REGARDING MILITARY BASES WITHIN THE UNITED STATES. NETANYAHU ACCUSED OF TREASON FOR PLANNING OFFENSIVE OPERATIONS TO DELAY ELECTIONS. DIPLOMATIC VISITS TAKE P…