…The “Woody” Williams is even newer, only being commissioned in 2020, and having seen only four years of service. -----END TEARLINE----- Analyst Comments: At this juncture, it would be safe to conclude that the Middle East…

…LEADERS.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Middle East: A US Navy support vessel is reportedly taking on water due to running aground off the coast of Oman. The USNS BIG HORN (T-AO-198) ran aground sometime…

s adequate for now, FEMA lacks the required resources and funding to manage federal emergencies that may need management by a federal agency this hurricane season. -----END TEARLINE----- Analyst Comments: With any disaster, there are always…

…Electricity and access to water have been re-established in most places, almost two months after the disaster first struck. -----END TEARLINE----- Analyst Comments: While the details of Russia’s missile launch do matter considerably, by…

…No human-to-human cases of transmission have been reported. -----END TEARLINE----- Analyst Comments: The recent statements by government agencies to address the New Jersey situation haven’t really alleviated concerns due to most people simply…

…The suspect, who authorities claim has been identified as Matthew Livelsberger, allegedly constructed a Vehicle-Borne IED, detonating the device at the hotel for (as of now) unknown reasons. -----END TEARLINE----- Analyst Comments: The details that…

…More details are expected overnight as the shooter's identity and the sequence of events become more clear. -----END TEARLINE----- Analyst Comments: In the Middle East, the status of the tentative peace deal remains uncertain, but…

…An earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 7.2 struck just offshore, however not much damage was reported due to the remote nature of the epicenter. -----END TEARLINE----- Analyst Comments: In the Middle East, the situation…

…A perimeter cordon is currently in place around the building, as pieces of the structure have been falling on the street and sidewalk throughout the morning. -----END TEARLINE----- Analyst Comments: In the Persian Gulf, the Ayatollah…

…The report was deemed to be not credible almost immediately afterwards, but the alert was still sent out over the radio to all aircraft in the vicinity. -----END TEARLINE----- Analyst Comments: Sometimes, a few seconds of…

…POLICE SHOOTING REPORTED IN WISCONSIN, PROTESTS ALREADY UNDERWAY.//  -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Red Sea/HOA: The Houthis entered the war overnight, striking two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea. The Houthis claim to have targeted…

…Graham began at the Capitol, and various politicians and dignitaries are expected to make an appearance throughout the day. -----END TEARLINE----- Analyst Comments: Debate is growing regarding the general status of the war in the Middle…

…MAN ARRESTED IN CALIFORNIA AHEAD OF PRESIDENT TRUMP'S VISIT TO GOLF CLUB YESTERDAY.//  -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Red Sea/HOA: This morning one merchant vessel reported being struck by an Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) near…

…POLITICAL TARGETING RAMPS UP AROUND THE WORLD.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- European Front: In Spain, prominent politician Alejo Vidal-Quadras, the founder of the far-right (by Spanish standards) VOX party was shot in the head…

…REBUILDS AIRFIELD IN PACIFIC, DRAWING IRE OF CHINA.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Red Sea/HOA: As maritime shipping begins to resume (to some degree) through the Bab el Mandeb Strait, interesting AIS transponder data has been…

…OIL TANKER STRUCK IN GULF OF ADEN.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Middle East: Attacks on US bases in Iraq and Syria intensify overnight. AC: In addition to the impacts of the war in Gaza, these attacks…

…ISRAEL CONTINUES ACTIONS ON MULTIPLE FRONTS.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Middle East: Attacks on various U.S. military bases in Iraq and Syria have increased over the past few weeks, following heightened tensions in the region…

…CENTCOM reports 3-4 cruise missiles were used to target the vessel. -----END TEARLINE----- Analyst Comments: Continuing the trend, CENTCOM has used increasingly vague language to describe Houthi attacks. Unlike in previous reports, CENTCOM did not…

…STATE DEPARTMENT BEGINS REPATRIATION FLIGHTS FROM HAITI.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Haiti: This morning the U.S. State Department announced a repatriation flight for Americans stranded in Haiti that are able to make it to the…

…He has been affiliated with the airport in varying capacities for over 30 years, and was appointed to his current position in 2019. -----END TEARLINE----- Analyst Comments: In Europe, NATO members have expressed inconsistent policy stances…