The Intelligence Brief

America at 250: From the Battle for Independence, to the Fight Over Artificial Intelligence

Micah Hanks·July 2, 2026

As America celebrates its 250th birthday, we look at technological revolutions that have shaped the country—and the AI revolution now poised to redefine its future.

U.S. Tests Directed-Energy Weapon as Golden Dome Missile Shield Advances—Here’s What We Know

Micah Hanks·June 25, 2026

This week, the Pentagon announced a major milestone in the proposed Golden Dome missile defense system with the test of a next-generation directed-energy weapon.

Grok Goes to War: Pentagon Reveals Musk’s AI Chatbot Launched Missiles in U.S. War with Iran

Micah Hanks·June 18, 2026

This week, we learned the Pentagon reportedly leveraged Elon Musk’s xAI to assist in the launch of as many as 2,000 munitions in the U.S. war with Iran.

U.S. and Iran Exchange New Strikes as Conflict Edges Closer to Wider War

Micah Hanks·June 11, 2026

This week, the U.S and Iran engaged in a new round of military strikes, sparking concerns over the potential for a broader-reaching conflict.

A Spacecraft Mysteriously Went Silent—Now NASA Officials Are Speaking Up After Months of Speculation

Micah Hanks·June 4, 2026

This week, NASA has officially confirmed the end of its MAVEN Mars mission after the spacecraft mysteriously fell silent late last year.

New Report Highlights Official Concerns Over “Anti-Tech Extremism” in U.S. as AI-Related Fears Rise

Micah Hanks·May 28, 2026

This week, a new report argues that U.S. federal officials are warning about possible concerns over forms of anti-tech extremism in America.

Pentagon Poised to Release New Batch of UAP Videos Under PURSUE Initiative

Micah Hanks·May 21, 2026

This week, anticipation is building around a possible new Pentagon disclosure involving dozens of UAP videos and records.

CIA Denials and COVID “Coverup” Allegations Fuel Turbulent Week for U.S. Intelligence

Micah Hanks·May 14, 2026

This week, allegations of CIA cover-ups have taken center stage amid whistleblower tesimony before lawmakers and viral claims.

Pentagon Launches UAP Transparency Effort With First “PURSUE” File Release

Micah Hanks·May 8, 2026

This week, the Department of War has released a "new" batch of U.S. government documents related to unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP).

Welcome to the World’s Largest Controlled-Explosions Lab

Micah Hanks·April 30, 2026

Scientists at Texas A&M University have unveiled the Detonation Research Test Facility, the largest academic controlled-explosions lab ever built.

NASA’s Newly Completed Roman Telescope is Poised to Unlock Dark Energy and Exoplanet Mysteries

Micah Hanks·April 23, 2026

This week, NASA has marked a major milestone with the completion of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope.

Are Scientists with Knowledge of U.S. Secrets Disappearing? The Facts Tell a Different Story

Micah Hanks·April 16, 2026

An alarming new trend has emerged: U.S. scientists with knowledge of America’s most sensitive aerospace and nuclear secrets are reportedly turning up missing, and people want answers.

NASA’s Artemis II Astronauts Spot Mysterious New Lunar Features During Historic Mission

Micah Hanks·April 8, 2026

This week, a rare look at the far side of the Moon emerges in stunning new Artemis II imagery; but that's not all the astronaut crew observed.

A Mysterious Signal Began Transmitting as the Iran War Erupted—Now Someone is Jamming It

Micah Hanks·April 2, 2026

A mysterious shortwave radio signal that began broadcasting in the hours after the Iran war commenced has captured the fascination of radio enthusiasts.

Experts Warn of Suspicious Trading Around Iran War and Global Events as Alarming Pattern Emerges

Micah Hanks·March 26, 2026

This week, a growing wave of suspicious trading activity tied to the U.S.-Iran conflict has raised concerns among experts about the potential misuse of insider knowledge.

17,000-Pound Meteor That Rattled Ohio on Saint Patrick’s Day Prompts Update from NASA Officials

Micah Hanks·March 19, 2026

Many residents of Northeastern Ohio were left shaken this Saint Patrick’s Day as a thundering “mystery boom” echoed through the morning skies.

The Disappearance of Neil McCasland: Authorities Continue Searching for Missing USAF Official Linked to UFO Speculations

Micah Hanks·March 11, 2026

This week, authorities in Albuquerque continue searching for clues in the mysterious disappearance of retired U.S. Air Force Major General William Neil McCasland.

Disinformation Floods Social Media as Iran Conflict Sparks Viral Rumors

Micah Hanks·March 5, 2026

The Iran conflict has triggered a surge in online disinformation, including AI-generated imagery and unverified viral claims.

Real-Time Night-Sky Surveillance: Millions of Nightly Signals from Space Expected as Rubin Observatory Comes Online

Micah Hanks·February 26, 2026

This week, the Vera C. Rubin Observatory issued its first real-time sky alerts, inaugurating a monitoring system set to transform how we study the universe.

U.S. and Iran Edge Toward Crisis as Warships and Diplomacy Collide Amid Possible Weekend Strikes

Micah Hanks·February 19, 2026

This week, tensions between the United States and Iran have escalated as additional U.S. warships and aircraft deploy across the Middle East.

Sudden El Paso Flight Restriction Raises Questions About U.S. Aerial Threat Detection

Micah Hanks·February 12, 2026

The unexpected closure of airspace above El Paso, Texas, this week abruptly ended on Wednesday, following a mysterious notice issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) just six hours earlier.

Russia and Ukraine Hold High-Level Talks in Abu Dhabi as War Grinds On

Micah Hanks·February 5, 2026

This week, Russia and Ukraine engaged in U.S.-backed negotiations in Abu Dhabi aimed at ending Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War II.

Artemis II Nears Launch as NASA Prepares to Send Humans Around the Moon

Micah Hanks·January 29, 2026

This week, NASA enters the final stretch of preparations for Artemis II, the first crewed mission to circle the Moon in more than 50 years.

Officials Are Investigating an Incident That Halted Operations at the World’s Largest Nuclear Plant

Micah Hanks·January 22, 2026

Operations at the world’s largest nuclear power plant have taken an unexpected turn, as the restart of Japan’s Kashiwazaki Kariwa-6 nuclear power station was suspended.

America Tests the Boundaries of Power in a Time of Crisis

Micah Hanks·January 15, 2026

This week, the United States finds itself grappling with escalating unrest, revealing a deeper shift in how emergency authority and national security are being applied domestically.

A Mysterious “Medical Concern” in Space Caused NASA to Cancel a Spacewalk—Here’s Everything We Know

Micah Hanks·January 8, 2026

NASA has postponed the first planned spacewalk of 2026 after a medical concern involving a crew member aboard the International Space Station.

White House Backs Sweeping Reforms as Congress Advances 2026 Defense Authorization Bill

Micah Hanks·December 18, 2025

This week, Congress has advanced the fiscal year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) toward becoming law.

NASA Says an “Anomaly” Has Led to Sudden Signal Loss with One of Its Spacecraft Orbiting Mars

Micah Hanks·December 11, 2025

This week, NASA revealed that one of its spacecraft currently in orbit around Mars has inexplicably lost signal due to an "anomaly."

Classified Report Concludes Defense Secretary’s Signal Messages Were a Safety Risk to U.S. Personnel

Micah Hanks·December 4, 2025

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's use of the Signal messaging app for official communications may have put U.S. personnel at risk, a new Inspector General report argues.

Roman Space Telescope Update: NASA Teases Exciting News on Its Next Flagship Observatory

Micah Hanks·November 27, 2025

NASA is heading into the holidays with long-awaited good news about its next flagship observatory, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope.

NASA Finally Reveals Long-Awaited 3I/ATLAS Images—There’s Still No Sign of Aliens

Micah Hanks·November 20, 2025

This week, NASA finally released long-awaited images of the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS, following weeks of silence during the record-long U.S. government shutdown.

Longest Government Shutdown in U.S. History Ends Amid New Epstein Controversy

Micah Hanks·November 13, 2025

This week, a political win following the longest U.S. government shutdown is eclipsed by fallout from newly released Epstein emails.

“Chaos in the Skies”: FAA Slashes Flights Amid Deepening Shutdown Crisis

Micah Hanks·November 6, 2025

This week, U.S. aviation faces its most severe crisis in decades as the FAA prepares to cut air traffic across 40 major airports amid the ongoing government shutdown.

Astronomers Say They Just Detected Radio Signals Coming from This Comet

Micah Hanks·October 30, 2025

This week, astronomers in China have detected a series of unusual radio signals from comet 12P/Pons-Brooks.

Warning Network’s Campaign to ‘Target’ 3I/ATLAS Sparks Theories About Secret Planetary Defense Effort

Micah Hanks·October 23, 2025

This week, the International Asteroid Warning Network (IAWN) announced a new campaign that will target 3I/ATLAS.

3I/ATLAS Update: What New Data Reveals About the Most Puzzling Interstellar Object Ever Found

Micah Hanks·October 16, 2025

This week, a series of new astronomical observations have deepened the mystery surrounding the unusual interstellar object 3I/ATLAS.

Expert Warns Starlink Satellites Are Falling to Earth Daily—Should We Be Worried?

Micah Hanks·October 9, 2025

New data reveals that up to four Starlink satellites are falling to Earth each day, a growing trend that could have long-term implications for both orbital safety and Earth’s atmosphere.

Pentagon Moves to Impose Strict NDAs and Random Polygraphs Amid Crackdown on Leaks

Micah Hanks·October 2, 2025

The Pentagon is considering new restrictions that would require thousands of employees to sign NDAs and undergo random polygraph tests.

A Massive Hidden Telecom Network Near the U.N. General Assembly Was Just Dismantled by U.S. Secret Service

Micah Hanks·September 25, 2025

The U.S. Secret Service dismantled a vast hidden telecom network this week, which could have crippled communication across New York City.

Is This Discovery the Closest We’ve Come to Finding Life On Another Planet?

Micah Hanks·September 18, 2025

This week, NASA’s Perseverance rover has uncovered compelling chemical signatures in Jezero Crater. Could the offer evidence of life on another planet?

Satellites Have Been Mysteriously Failing in Orbit—Now Scientists Know the Reason Why

Micah Hanks·September 10, 2025

This week, scientists at Los Alamos National Laboratory have discovered the phenomenon behind sudden spacecraft failures in orbit.

3I/ATLAS is Now Headed Toward Mars, as Mystery Surrounding Interstellar Visitor Grows

Micah Hanks·September 4, 2025

This week, anticipation builds as astronomers await what the closest approach of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS might reveal.

Is There a Secret Pro-U.S. ‘Influence Operation’ Underway in Greenland?

Micah Hanks·August 28, 2025

This week, allegations of a pro-American influence operation in Greenland have stirred diplomatic tensions.

ODNI 2.0: Historic Shakeup Hits U.S. Intelligence Community Amid Dramatic Spy Agency Cuts

Micah Hanks·August 21, 2025

This week, a historic shakeup within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) has been revealed.

AI Has Spotted a ‘Very Strange’ Stellar Death Unlike Anything Astronomers Have Ever Seen

Micah Hanks·August 14, 2025

This week, astronomers have documented the occurrence of an unprecedented stellar death unlike anything seen before.

A Nuclear Reactor on the Moon? U.S. Races to Deploy Nuclear Power in Space Amid China-Russia Push

Micah Hanks·August 7, 2025

A newly surfaced NASA directive reveals a fast-tracked effort by the United States to deploy a nuclear reactor on the Moon and Mars.

NASA Unveils ‘Hidden’ Cave Entrances to the Moon’s Secret Underworld

Micah Hanks·July 31, 2025

This week, a groundbreaking new study reveals the discovery of new caves on the Moon that could serve as natural entrances to the lunar underworld.

Are the ‘Seeds of Life’ Assembled in Space? A Stunning Discovery Says It’s Possible

Micah Hanks·July 24, 2025

This week, astronomers using the ALMA telescope have made a landmark discovery in the search for the cosmic "seeds of life."

How Soon Will We See Nuclear Fusion? New Indicators Suggest It May Be Sooner Than We Think.

Micah Hanks·July 17, 2025

This week, momentum is building around nuclear fusion, as tech investment and breakthroughs suggest it may arrive sooner than many experts are anticipating.

“Save NASA”: Scientists Protest Deep Cuts to Agency’s Science Programs

Micah Hanks·July 10, 2025

In our analysis this week, we look at how NASA's proposed budget would slash the agency's science division by nearly 50%.