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The U.S. issued sanctions on several Cuban officials and entities yesterday for “serving as an outpost for our adversaries and exporting radical left-wing violence and terror across our hemisphere.” Details and analysis were discussed in this morning's report.
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The New York state legislature passed a one-year pause on statewide data center projects this week. The bill is now headed to Governor Kathy Hochul (D), who has until December to sign or veto the bill. Details and analysis were discussed in this morning's report. Follow @fowatchfloor for more breaking news and intel.

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A.I. developer Anthropic is helping the NSA adapt its Mythos AI model for offensive cyber operations. A Financial Times source close to the situation said Mythos would be useful for infiltrating critical infrastructure networks in China. Details and analysis were discussed in this morning's report.
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U.S. Preparing for a Cyber Offensive Against China? https://t.co/Bo1fxEU9Ri

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Department of Energy (D.O.E.): The National Laboratory of the Rockies launched the first-of-its-kind Agora large-load test bed for connecting data centers to U.S. grids. Details and analysis were discussed in this morning's report.
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The White House announced it will lower tariffs on imports of farm and construction equipment, including harvesters and forklifts, in order to boost industry and provide relief for American farmers. Details and analysis were discussed in this morning's report.
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The Bolivian Minister of Defense and Minister of Education stepped down earlier this week, reportedly over a decree allowing the state to deploy the military against the ongoing protests. A large crowd of protesters gathered on the same day as the resignations to demand Bolivian President Paz resign as well. Details and analysis were discussed in this mornings report. Follow @fowatchfloor for more breaking news and intel.

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The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (T.P.W.D.) warned that the first confirmed case of New World Screwworm was detected in Zavala County, TX. Details and analysis were discussed in this morning's report.
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New World Screwworm Detected in Texas https://t.co/3MVGYHTGW4

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President Donald Trump said a recently issued executive order will be enforced by the Treasury Department to stop banks, credit cards, and financial institutions from being used to facilitate illegal immigration, drug trafficking, and human trafficking. Details and analysis were discussed in this morning's report.
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The sentencing of Vikrum Digwa to life imprisonment for the December murder of 18 year old Henry Nowak has become a national flashpoint. The recent release of body cam footage angered citizens, bringing them to the streets. Details and analysis were discussed in this morning's report.
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The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Michigan said two foreign nationals working with the National Institutes of Health (N.I.H.) at the Rocky Mountain Laboratory in Hamilton, MT were arrested for attempting to smuggle samples of viruses through the Detroit Metropolitan Airport in January 2026. Details and analysis appear in this morning's report. Follow @fowatchfloor for more breaking news and intel.

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Illegal Alien Bank Accounts Will Be Seized https://t.co/t67roOwHlY

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According to internal government documents obtained by CBS, the Trump administration is planning a new regulation that would allow U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (U.S.C.I.S.) to reject asylum cases without interviews. Details and analysis appear in this morning's report.
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On Monday, a South Korean missile propellant factory that helped produce artillery and anti-air missiles exploded. The initial reports are that the explosion was an accident but the government will conduct an investigation. Details and analysis appear in this morning's report.
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Department of Homeland Security (D.H.S.) Secretary Markwayne Mullin said individuals from Portland, OR traveled to Newark, NJ to lead direct action demonstrations at the Delaney Hall ICE Detention Center. Details and analysis appear in this morning's report.
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Portland Far Left Took the Lead at Delaney Hall https://t.co/qmOK5EvHcr

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A panel of judges from the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a block on Texas enforcing a state law that would allow state officials to arrest and deport illegal aliens who crossed the U.S.-Mexico border. Details and analysis appear in this morning's report.
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The proposed rule would implement serialized barcodes for mail-in ballots and a process for state election officials to provide a list of authorized mail-in voters to the U.S.P.S. (United States Postal Service). Details and analysis appear in this morning's report. Follow @fowatchfloor for more breaking news and intel.

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Qatari Minister of State for Defense Affairs Al Thani said that an Omani fee on traveling the Strait of Hormuz would be negotiable if it was temporary and supported mine clearing efforts. Details and analysis appear in this morning's report. Follow @fowatchfloor for more breaking news and intel.