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Jul 23, 2026 The Pentagon revised the official Iran-war death toll downward by excluding four service members killed after a declared cease-fire Tier 1 · Primary Information, Memory and Manipulation
Changing casualty counts in a politically sensitive way raised concerns that war records were being shaped to protect the administration.
Independently corroborated by5 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
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- Pentagon Adjusts Casualty Numbers in Iran Conflict — The Pentagon revised its reported casualty figures for American service members in the ongoing conflict in Iran.
- Pentagon removes recent casualties from official list — The Pentagon's official list of service members killed in the ongoing Iran war was altered to exclude four soldiers who died during recent fighting.
- Pentagon Lowers U.S. Death Toll in Middle East Conflict — The Pentagon has quietly revised the U.S.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 79 – 2026-07-18–2026-07-24
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Jul 19, 2026 The Pentagon disclosed casualties from the Iran conflict only after criticism over earlier silence Tier 1 · Primary Information, Memory and Manipulation
Delayed casualty disclosure weakened democratic oversight by limiting timely public knowledge of war costs.
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- U.S. Military Casualties in Iran Conflict Disclosed — The U.S.
- Pentagon Transparency Questions — Questions have arisen regarding the Pentagon's transparency about the true scope of U.S.
- Pentagon criticized for lack of transparency on military casualties — The Pentagon faced criticism for not disclosing information about military casualties and damage from Iranian strikes, with reports indicating that the administration has not held a major briefing on the war since
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 79 – 2026-07-18–2026-07-24
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May 23, 2026 The Department of Justice removed January 6 criminal case press releases from its website Corroborated Information, Memory and Manipulation
Scrubbing official records about the Capitol attack altered the public archive and weakened access to state-produced historical information.
Independently corroborated by4 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
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- DOJ Scrubs Jan. 6 Releases, Subpoenas Hasan Piker and Medea Benjamin — The Trump administration's Department of Justice has removed press releases from its website related to criminal cases from the January 6 insurrection, including those involving individuals sentenced for assaulting
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 71 – 2026-05-23–2026-05-29
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May 7, 2026 The U.S. government asked commercial satellite companies to delay or withhold Middle East imagery during military operations Tier 1 · Primary Information, Memory and Manipulation
The request restricted independent visual evidence about war conditions and limited the public's ability to verify official claims.
Primary sourceA record that carries the claim alone
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- U.S. Government Requests Delay of Satellite Imagery Publication — The U.S.
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Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 68 – 2026-05-02–2026-05-08
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Feb 23, 2026 The Department of Justice withheld, reviewed, restored, or was accused of omitting Epstein-related records involving Donald Trump and other figures Tier 1 · Primary Information, Memory and Manipulation
The shifting handling of the files raised sustained concerns that politically sensitive records were being selectively hidden or managed.
Independently corroborated by6 independent news desks
Associated Press · NPR · PBS · BBC · New York Post · The Washington Times
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
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- DOJ Withholding Epstein Files Related to Trump — An NPR investigation has revealed that the Department of Justice (DOJ) is withholding certain files related to allegations that former President Trump sexually abused a minor, as part of the Epstein case.
- DOJ Withholds Documents Related to Trump and Epstein Allegations — NPR reported that the Department of Justice has withheld documents related to allegations involving Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein.
- DOJ Document Review on Epstein Investigation — The Department of Justice announced a review of documents released in connection with the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
Traits
Chaos is used as a strategy to fragment focus and disable accountabilityCrimes committed by elite donors or allies are concealed, not prosecutedGovernment archives are sealed, sanitized, or destroyedInvestigations into corruption are blocked, buried, or retaliated againstLaw is a weapon of the state, not a limit on its powerTransparency laws are weakened or unenforced
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 58 – 2026-02-21–2026-02-27
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Feb 14, 2026 The FBI and DOJ record systems handled sexual-assault allegation records involving Trump in ways that raised transparency concerns Corroborated Information, Memory and Manipulation
The reporting suggested that sensitive investigative records tied to a powerful figure may have been obscured from public view.
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
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- FBI Interviewed Epstein Victim Accusing Trump — Investigative reporter Roger Sollenberger revealed that the FBI interviewed a victim who credibly accused Donald Trump of sexual assault, according to Epstein file documents.
- FBI Interviews Victim in Trump Sexual Assault Allegations — The FBI has conducted multiple interviews with a woman who accused former President Trump of sexually assaulting her when she was a teenager.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 57 – 2026-02-14–2026-02-20
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Jan 19, 2026 The Department of Justice missed the deadline to release Epstein investigative files required by law Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The failure showed executive noncompliance with a statutory transparency mandate, weakening accountability to Congress and the public.
Independently corroborated by5 independent news desks
Time · PBS · Miami Herald · The Atlantic · New York Post
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- DOJ Fails to Release Epstein Files by Congressional Deadline — The Department of Justice, under the Trump administration, has not complied with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which required the release of all investigative files on Jeffrey Epstein by December 19, 2025.
- Justice Department Misses Deadline for Epstein Files Release — The Justice Department failed to meet the congressionally mandated deadline to release all investigative files related to Jeffrey Epstein, as required by the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 53 – 2026-01-17–2026-01-23
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Jan 12, 2026 Federal agents left the Renee Good shooting scene and withheld body-camera evidence Corroborated Information, Memory and Manipulation
The handling of evidence raised concerns that official records were being controlled in ways that could frustrate accountability.
Independently corroborated by2 independent news desks
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- Federal Government Alters Crime Scene After Good's Shooting — After the shooting of Renee Good, federal agents, including the shooter, left the scene, potentially altering the crime scene.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 52 – 2026-01-10–2026-01-16
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Jan 11, 2026 Vice President J.D. Vance and the administration released and amplified video of the Renee Good shooting to shape the public narrative Corroborated Information, Memory and Manipulation
The selective release used state-held evidence as a messaging tool rather than a neutral disclosure, influencing public perception of force.
Independently corroborated by2 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
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- Release of video of Renee Good's shooting by ICE agent — Vice President J.D.
- Selective Leaks to Partisan Outlets in Good's Case — The federal government has selectively leaked evidence related to the shooting of Renee Good to partisan media outlets.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 52 – 2026-01-10–2026-01-16
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Jan 10, 2026 The FBI took over the Renee Good shooting investigation and excluded state investigators Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The takeover limited local accountability for federal force and narrowed independent review of a killing that triggered public protest.
Independently corroborated by5 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
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- FBI limits cooperation with local law enforcement in ICE shooting case — Following the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by ICE agent Jonathan E.
- FBI takes over investigation of Minneapolis ICE shooting — The FBI has taken over the investigation into the shooting death of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, removing the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) from the case.
- FBI Takes Over Investigation into ICE Shooting in Minneapolis — The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has taken over the investigation into the shooting death of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.
Traits
Dissent is reframed as disorder, treason, or terrorismGovernment archives are sealed, sanitized, or destroyedInvestigations into corruption are blocked, buried, or retaliated againstLaw is a weapon of the state, not a limit on its powerSurveillance of ordinary citizens increases; elite crimes remain opaque
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 52 – 2026-01-10–2026-01-16
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Dec 20, 2025 The Justice Department removed Epstein-related files and a Trump photo from its website and later restored some of them Tier 1 · Primary Information, Memory and Manipulation
The removals and restorations suggested politically sensitive management of public records, undermining trust in archival integrity.
Primary sourceA record that carries the claim alone
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- DOJ Removes Epstein-Related Files — The Justice Department removed at least 16 Epstein-related files from its website, including a photo of Trump with Epstein and Maxwell.
- US Justice Department Restores Photo Featuring Trump from Epstein Files — The US Justice Department restored a photo featuring Donald Trump from the public release of investigative files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
- Missing files from Epstein release noted — Reports indicated that at least 16 files initially posted on the Justice Department's public website had disappeared without explanation, including one that contained photographs of Trump with Epstein.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 49 – 2025-12-20–2025-12-26
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Dec 18, 2025 The Department of Justice failed to fully release Epstein files and handled the release with heavy redactions and a briefly removed Trump photo Tier 1 · Primary Information, Memory and Manipulation
The release process suggested selective disclosure and narrative control in a case where transparency was legally required.
Primary sourceA record that carries the claim alone
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
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- DOJ Fails to Fully Release Epstein Files — The Department of Justice, led by Attorney General Pam Bondi and Deputy AG Todd Blanche, failed to release all documents related to the Epstein case as required by federal law.
- DOJ Releases Redacted Epstein Files, Restores Trump Photo — The Department of Justice released heavily redacted materials related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, meeting a court-ordered deadline.
- Trump Administration Violates Epstein Files Transparency Act — The Trump administration has failed to comply with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which mandates the release of all unclassified records related to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell within 30 days of the law's
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 48 – 2025-12-13–2025-12-19
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Dec 3, 2025 Lawmakers pressed Attorney General Pam Bondi to release Epstein files on schedule Corroborated Information, Memory and Manipulation
The pressure reflected concern that politically sensitive records could be delayed or selectively withheld from the public.
Independently corroborated by4 independent news desks
PBS · NBC News · BBC · The Atlantic
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
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- Bipartisan Pressure on AG for Epstein Files Release — Lawmakers are exerting bipartisan pressure on Attorney General Pam Bondi to ensure the scheduled December 19 release of Jeffrey Epstein's long-sealed files.
- Senators request briefing on Epstein files from Attorney General — Senators Ben Ray Luján, Jeffrey Merkley, Lisa Murkowski, Ro Khanna, and Thomas Massie sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi requesting a briefing on new material in the Epstein files.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 46 – 2025-11-29–2025-12-05
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Oct 4, 2025 Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes and allied lawmakers pressed for a vote on the Epstein Files Transparency Act Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The push sought to force congressional action on disclosure and accountability in a politically sensitive case.
Independently corroborated by4 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
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- Survivors of Epstein's crimes demand transparency — Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking crimes announced plans to hold a press conference on October 8, alongside bipartisan congressional support, to push for a vote on the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which
- Call for Accountability from Congress Regarding Epstein Files — The Republican-controlled Congress is criticized for taking actions to avoid releasing the Epstein files, which has implications for transparency and accountability in government.
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Week 38 – 2025-10-04–2025-10-10
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Sep 27, 2025 The Department of Justice refused to release more Epstein-related documents Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The refusal limited transparency in a high-profile case and tested public access to records tied to accountability.
Independently corroborated by5 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- Department of Justice Refuses to Release Epstein Files — The U.S.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 37 – 2025-09-27–2025-10-03
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Sep 8, 2025 DNI Tulsi Gabbard directed the NSA to recall a classified report on Venezuela that agency staff had deemed accurate Tier 1 · Primary Information, Memory and Manipulation
Recalling an accurate intelligence product raised concerns about suppressing inconvenient official information.
Independently corroborated by3 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
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- DNI directed NSA to recall classified report on Venezuela — DNI Tulsi Gabbard ordered the NSA to recall a classified report about Venezuela, which had been deemed accurate by agency staff.
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Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 34 – 2025-09-06–2025-09-12
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Aug 28, 2025 A whistleblower reported that a DOGE official copied Social Security data to an unsecured cloud server Tier 1 · Primary Information, Memory and Manipulation
The report raised major accountability and privacy concerns over state handling of sensitive records for hundreds of millions of people.
Primary sourceA record that carries the claim alone
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- Whistleblower reported data security violations at DOGE — A whistleblower, Charles Borges, reported that a former senior official at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) copied sensitive Social Security data of over 300 million Americans to an unsecured cloud server.
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Week 32 – 2025-08-23–2025-08-29
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Aug 19, 2025 The Department of Justice and the House Oversight Committee began releasing Epstein-related materials and testimony in batches Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The piecemeal release tested the balance between congressional oversight, executive control of records, and public transparency in a high-profile case.
Primary sourceA record that carries the claim alone
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- DOJ announced incremental release of Epstein Files — The Department of Justice announced that it would provide selected documents related to the Epstein Files to the House Oversight Committee incrementally over time, rather than in full compliance with a subpoena.
- DOJ Releases First Batch of Epstein Documents to House Oversight Committee — The Department of Justice has released the first batch of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein to the House Oversight Committee.
- House Oversight Committee Plans to Release Epstein Documents — The House Oversight Committee has announced plans to release documents related to Jeffrey Epstein after a thorough review to protect victims' identities.
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Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 31 – 2025-08-16–2025-08-22
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Aug 16, 2025 Trump administration officials left sensitive summit documents on a public printer and then downplayed the breach Corroborated Information, Memory and Manipulation
The mishandling and misleading response undermined trust in official truthfulness and the state's stewardship of sensitive public records.
Independently corroborated by2 independent news desks
Supporting reports
- Sensitive State Department Documents Left on Public Printer — Government documents with potentially sensitive information from the State Department were left on a public printer at an Alaskan hotel near where President Trump held a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- Sensitive Documents Left Behind After Trump-Putin Meeting — Following the Trump-Putin summit on August 15, 2025, officials from the Trump administration left eight pages of sensitive information in a public printer at an Alaskan hotel.
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Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 31 – 2025-08-16–2025-08-22
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Jul 31, 2025 The FBI records office was instructed to redact President Trump's name from Epstein-related files Corroborated Information, Memory and Manipulation
The redaction order raised concerns that politically sensitive records were being sanitized before public release.
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
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- FBI redacts Trump's name from Epstein files — Senior officials at the FBI's Record/Information Dissemination Section were instructed to redact Donald Trump's name from Epstein-related files following FOIA requests.
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Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 28 – 2025-07-26–2025-08-01
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Jul 18, 2025 President Trump ordered Attorney General Pam Bondi to seek release of Epstein grand jury testimony Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The order showed the president intervening directly in a politically charged justice matter to manage pressure over transparency.
Independently corroborated by3 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
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- Trump Orders Release of Epstein Grand Jury Testimony — In a surprising move, former President Donald Trump ordered Attorney General Pam Bondi to release testimony from the Epstein grand jury.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 26 – 2025-07-12–2025-07-18
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Jul 14, 2025 House Republicans blocked Democratic efforts to force release of the Epstein files Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The votes used House procedure to prevent disclosure in a politically sensitive case, limiting legislative transparency.
Independently corroborated by4 independent news desks
Axios · The Hill · PBS · National Review
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- House blocks release of Epstein files — Republican lawmakers in the US House of Representatives voted to block a Democratic effort aimed at forcing the release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
- House voted down amendment to release Epstein files — The House voted down an amendment to release the Epstein files by a narrow margin of 211-210.
- House Republicans Block Epstein Files Release — House Republicans voted down an amendment to force the DOJ to release the Epstein files.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 26 – 2025-07-12–2025-07-18
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Jul 6, 2025 The Department of Justice closed its Jeffrey Epstein review and said it found no basis for further charges against uncharged third parties Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The decision became a test of prosecutorial transparency and public trust in high-profile federal case handling.
Primary sourceA record that carries the claim alone
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- DOJ Closes Jeffrey Epstein Investigation — The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the closure of the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, stating that no evidence was found to suggest Epstein maintained a client list, blackmailed clients, or was murdered.
- DOJ and FBI Confirm Epstein's Death by Suicide — The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have concluded a review of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, confirming his death by suicide in August 2019 while in federal custody.
- DOJ Memo on Jeffrey Epstein's Death — The Justice Department released a memo concluding that Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide while in custody, with no incriminating "client list" or evidence of blackmail.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 25 – 2025-07-05–2025-07-11
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May 20, 2025 Verizon removed DEI webpages and references from its public website Corroborated Information, Memory and Manipulation
Deleting public records of prior commitments altered the visible institutional record and reduced transparency about a major company's policy reversal.
Independently corroborated by2 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
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- Verizon Scrubs DEI References from Website — Verizon has removed multiple webpages related to its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives from its website.
Attacks
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 18 – 2025-05-17–2025-05-23
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Apr 20, 2025 Pete Hegseth and other senior officials used Signal chats and unsecured systems for sensitive military discussions, prompting record-preservation and security concerns. Tier 1 · Primary Information, Memory and Manipulation
The use of private and insecure channels weakened public records, increased secrecy around official decisions, and exposed sensitive state information to loss or misuse.
Independently corroborated by5 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
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- Pete Hegseth shared Yemen attack details in private Signal chat — Pete Hegseth, the US Defense Secretary, reportedly shared detailed information about planned military strikes on Yemen in a private Signal group chat that included his family and personal associates.
- Allegations of Chaos at the Pentagon Under Hegseth — Former spokesman for Hegseth, John Ullyot, published an editorial claiming that the Department of Defense has been in "total chaos" since Hegseth's appointment, citing mass firings and leaks of sensitive operational
- New Signal Chat Group Created by SecDef Hegseth — Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth reportedly created a new Signal chat group called "Team Huddle" that included discussions on sensitive Department of Defense operations, including bombing targets in Yemen.
Attacks
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 14 – 2025-04-19–2025-04-25
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