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The Pentagon Killed 193 People Without Evidence of Drugs or Terror
Mainstream
Right48% BS
warMay 9

The Pentagon Killed 193 People Without Evidence of Drugs or Terror

General Donovan’s 'Joint Task Force' has turned the Pacific into a 'kinetic' business model for drone contractors, leaving 193 dead and zero proof of criminal activity.

The $185M Donor Trail Keeping the GOP Alive as Trump's Approval Craters
Mainstream
Left58% BS
politicsMay 9

The $185M Donor Trail Keeping the GOP Alive as Trump's Approval Craters

President Trump’s approval just hit a second-term low of 34% according to Pew Research. Between a messy conflict in Iran and aggressive deportation tactics, the administration is struggling. While legacy media is obsessed with the idea of Republican 'self-destruction,' the financial reality is a lot more complicated. GOP-aligned Super PACs aren't backing down: they're doubling down. Despite the President's sinking popularity, Republican fundraising is actually beating the Democrats in three vital battleground states. This story follows the $185 million donor trail that might keep the Senate red even as Trump's numbers crater.

Israel Reinstates the Noose: A Separate Sentencing Tier for the West Bank
Mainstream
Left72% BS
politicsMay 9

Israel Reinstates the Noose: A Separate Sentencing Tier for the West Bank

On March 30, 2026, Israel’s Knesset voted to bring back the noose. The new law makes hanging the default sentence for 'terrorist acts' in West Bank military courts. It's a cornerstone project for National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, effectively creating a separate sentencing tier for Palestinians. While activists have dubbed Ben Gvir the 'hangman of the century,' the law's actual rollout has hit a wall. As of May 2026, implementation is stalled while Israel’s High Court reviews petitions questioning if the law even complies with international human rights standards.

PhRMA Spent $12M to Scrub Insulin From Medicare Price Negotiations
Investigation
0% BS
EconomyMay 9

PhRMA Spent $12M to Scrub Insulin From Medicare Price Negotiations

A private meeting and $14.7M in industry spending just ensured oncology and insulin drugs stay expensive for seniors to protect corporate margins.

How $850K in PAC Bribes Bought $4.2B in No-Bid Defense Contracts
Investigation
0% BS
WarMay 9

How $850K in PAC Bribes Bought $4.2B in No-Bid Defense Contracts

While you watched the news, 14 House members accepted nearly $1M to bypass competitive bidding for RTX and Lockheed Martin.

How US Media Uses 'Yellow Lines' to Mask Civilian Neighborhood Demolitions
Media Callout
0% BS
WarMay 9

How US Media Uses 'Yellow Lines' to Mask Civilian Neighborhood Demolitions

A linguistic analysis reveals how major outlets use clinical euphemisms to sanitize the systematic destruction of Gaza using U.S.-funded equipment.

BBC Data Analysis: Emotive Language Reserved Only for Western Allies
Media Callout
0% BS
WarMay 9

BBC Data Analysis: Emotive Language Reserved Only for Western Allies

An analysis of 100,000 words reveals the BBC uses emotive language for Western allies 11 times more often than for Middle Eastern victims. This linguistic disparity aligns with the broadcaster’s financial dependency on the UK Foreign Office and domestic political lobbying.

Sky News Protective Grammar: Why Comcast’s Newsroom Hides Israeli Military Agency
Media Callout
0% BS
CorporateMay 9

Sky News Protective Grammar: Why Comcast’s Newsroom Hides Israeli Military Agency

Sky News uses passive voice for 82% of Lebanon casualties while naming Russia in 94% of Ukraine reports. Follow the $14M lobbying trail.

The DOJ Failed to Map Epstein's Files—So the Public Built EpsteinGPT
Mainstream
Left52% BS
corruptionMay 8

The DOJ Failed to Map Epstein's Files—So the Public Built EpsteinGPT

The DOJ's 3-million-page Epstein data dump was designed to be unsearchable. Now, a new wave of independent AI tools is doing the data processing the government refused to provide, sparking a high-stakes battle over data transparency.

Anduril Bypasses Federal Oversight to Land $20B Army Contract After Lobbying Blitz
Investigation
0% BS
WarMay 8

Anduril Bypasses Federal Oversight to Land $20B Army Contract After Lobbying Blitz

A record-breaking $20 billion contract was awarded via a procurement loophole following a 45% surge in lobbying. Gen Us tracks the 'revolving door' of Pentagon officials moving from oversight to advisory roles at Anduril.

Salesforce’s $5.6B Defense Deal Cleared After Legal Challenge Abruptly Vanishes
Investigation
0% BS
CorporateMay 8

Salesforce’s $5.6B Defense Deal Cleared After Legal Challenge Abruptly Vanishes

A critical lawsuit blocking Salesforce's decade-long proprietary AI contract with the DoD was dropped without explanation. We follow the money from record lobbying to the sudden silence of the challengers.

NYT and Reuters Rebrand Military Expansion as 'Mapping' to Soften Civilian Toll
Media Callout
0% BS
WarMay 8

NYT and Reuters Rebrand Military Expansion as 'Mapping' to Soften Civilian Toll

Investigative analysis reveals a 4:1 disparity in how major news outlets describe military actions by U.S. allies versus adversaries. By rebranding territorial expansion as 'mapping,' these outlets obscure record-high civilian fatalities reported by UNICEF in early 2026.

The BBC’s £90M Secret: How UK Grants Shape Passive-Voice War Reporting
Media Callout
0% BS
WarMay 8

The BBC’s £90M Secret: How UK Grants Shape Passive-Voice War Reporting

A Gen Us audit reveals how the BBC uses 'strategic editorial doubt' and passive language to protect UK interests, incentivized by £90 million in annual government grants.

Sky News Passive Voice Shields Israel While Parent Firm Profits from Defense Ties
Media Callout
0% BS
CorporateMay 8

Sky News Passive Voice Shields Israel While Parent Firm Profits from Defense Ties

Our analysis of 150 headlines shows 84% of Lebanese deaths were reported without an actor. We link this editorial 'blind spot' to the lobbying interests of Sky’s parent company in the defense sector.

The $10M Billionaire Blitz to Unseat Thomas Massie
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Left58% BS
politicsMay 7

The $10M Billionaire Blitz to Unseat Thomas Massie

Leaked filings reveal a $10 million AIPAC-backed effort to oust Rep. Thomas Massie. We trace the specific 'No' votes that triggered a donor retaliation campaign double the size of Massie’s own war chest.

Palantir Secures $1B No-Bid DHS Contract for Federal AI Surveillance
Investigation
0% BS
CorporateMay 7

Palantir Secures $1B No-Bid DHS Contract for Federal AI Surveillance

The DHS bypassed competitive bidding to hand Palantir a $1 billion 'blank check' for AI surveillance. This deal allows ICE and CBP to deploy tracking software without individual congressional reviews.

Salesforce Scores $5.5B Army Contract After 45% Lobbying Surge
Investigation
0% BS
CorporateMay 7

Salesforce Scores $5.5B Army Contract After 45% Lobbying Surge

Days after Salesforce's lobbying spend hit a record high, the U.S. Army awarded them a $5.5 billion no-bid cloud contract. We look at the 'sole-source' pivot that sidelined all competition.

Graph Fraud: How the White House Faked a 'Surge' for a $40B Subsidy
Media Callout
0% BS
EconomyMay 7

Graph Fraud: How the White House Faked a 'Surge' for a $40B Subsidy

By truncating a chart's axis, the White House turned a flat 1.1% growth rate into a visual spike. This statistical sleight of hand provided the cover for a $40 billion donor-backed subsidy package.

The BBC’s Linguistic War: 94% of Gaza Deaths Labeled 'Hamas-Run'
Media Callout
0% BS
WarMay 7

The BBC’s Linguistic War: 94% of Gaza Deaths Labeled 'Hamas-Run'

Internal audits and academic studies reveal a systematic linguistic asymmetry in how the BBC reports civilian casualties in Gaza compared to Ukraine. While Palestinian figures are routinely qualified to imply bias, Ukrainian government data is presented as objective fact.

Passive Voice War: Sky News Erases Responsibility in 82% of Lebanon Strikes
Media Callout
0% BS
CorporateMay 7

Passive Voice War: Sky News Erases Responsibility in 82% of Lebanon Strikes

A Gen Us audit of Sky News reveals a systematic pattern: civilian strikes in Ukraine name the actor (Russia), while 82% of strikes in Lebanon omit the actor entirely.

The 'Seeding Trial' Scam: How Pharma Disguises Sales Tactics as Science
Mainstream
Left25% BS
corporateMay 6

The 'Seeding Trial' Scam: How Pharma Disguises Sales Tactics as Science

A massive investigation into 34,000 clinical trials reveals a dirty industry secret: pharmaceutical companies are using 'Phase 4' research as a multi-billion dollar marketing tool to hook doctors on new drugs, putting patients at risk for the sake of sales quotas.

The $500M Safety Gut: DOJ Kills Community Grants as Crime Hits Record Lows
Mainstream
Left48% BS
politicsMay 6

The $500M Safety Gut: DOJ Kills Community Grants as Crime Hits Record Lows

The Department of Justice just yanked the rug out from under hundreds of community programs, killing $500 million in grants meant for violence intervention and victim services. This pivot comes at a strange time: FBI data shows violent crime is at its lowest point since 2014, and homicides in major cities have plummeted. While the administration calls it a cleanup of 'wasteful' DEI projects, local leaders are staring down a massive financial hole. Pandemic-era funds are also drying up soon, leaving cities to choose between footing the bill or letting these safety programs die.

Gallows on TikTok: Ben-Gvir Uses AI to Sell Israel’s New Execution Law
Mainstream
Left68% BS
politicsMay 6

Gallows on TikTok: Ben-Gvir Uses AI to Sell Israel’s New Execution Law

Itamar Ben-Gvir is using TikTok to celebrate a dark milestone. By posting AI-generated images of gallows, the National Security Minister is taking a victory lap for the March 30, 2026, passage of a law that makes hanging the go-to penalty for 'nationalistic' crimes. It's a calculated move. While the world reacts to the shock value of the social media posts, the real shift is happening in the Knesset and the budget books. Ben-Gvir’s party secured a 9 billion NIS ($2.4 billion) boost to manage the prisons where these executions will take place, effectively hardening a two-tier justice system that human rights groups have been warning about for years.

Your Taxes are Burning: The $1.3B Monopoly Controlling US Wildfire Response
Investigation
0% BS
CorporateMay 6

Your Taxes are Burning: The $1.3B Monopoly Controlling US Wildfire Response

While wildfire costs triple, the GAO just protected a sole-source monopoly for fire retardant. We investigate why the federal government is blocking cheaper competitors while the West burns.

The $20 Billion Loophole: How Pentagon Insiders Rigged a No-Bid Deal for Anduril
Investigation
0% BS
CorporateMay 6

The $20 Billion Loophole: How Pentagon Insiders Rigged a No-Bid Deal for Anduril

A Gen Us investigation reveals the 'software-defined' trick the Army used to bypass competition, handing a $20 billion contract to a firm staffed by the very officials who wrote the requirements.

NYT and AP Erase 30 Deaths to Protect the 'Ceasefire Progress' Narrative
Media Callout
0% BS
CorporateMay 6

NYT and AP Erase 30 Deaths to Protect the 'Ceasefire Progress' Narrative

We track the financial feedback loop where defense contractors fund both the munitions used in Gaza and the news cycles that sanitize the casualties.

BBC’s Linguistic Gymastics: Passive Voice for Iran, Active Voice for Russia
Media Callout
0% BS
WarMay 6

BBC’s Linguistic Gymastics: Passive Voice for Iran, Active Voice for Russia

A comparative analysis of BBC News coverage reveals a stark divide in linguistic standards between state-designated adversaries and allies. While Russian actions are reported as definitive facts, verified strikes in Iran are framed with 'reported' qualifiers, coinciding with a £300 million government funding package.

Comcast’s News Filter: How Sky News Hid Responsibility for 400 Lebanon Deaths
Media Callout
0% BS
MediaMay 6

Comcast’s News Filter: How Sky News Hid Responsibility for 400 Lebanon Deaths

By using passive language to mask military agency, Sky News protected the corporate interests of parent company Comcast. Here is the lobbying data they didn't want you to see.

Iran Demands $2M Per Ship as Trump Halts Naval Escort
Mainstream
Center35% BS
warMay 5

Iran Demands $2M Per Ship as Trump Halts Naval Escort

President Trump paused 'Project Freedom' after just 48 hours as Iran's $2 million-per-vessel toll creates a massive payday for insurers while holding 30% of global oil hostage.

Bureaucrats Are Quietly Erasing Climate Data While You’re Distracted
Indie
Left88% BS
politicsMay 5

Bureaucrats Are Quietly Erasing Climate Data While You’re Distracted

Beyond the headlines, a systematic gutting of National Park data and indigenous history is underway, fueled by donors profiting from the political divide.

Pentagon Fast-Tracks $1.87B to Defense Donors Under 'Urgency' Loophole
Investigation
0% BS
WarMay 5

Pentagon Fast-Tracks $1.87B to Defense Donors Under 'Urgency' Loophole

A Gen Us investigation reveals the DoD bypassed competitive bidding for $1.87 billion in contracts immediately following major PAC contributions to key House members.

OpenAI and Anthropic Spend Millions to Buy AI Regulatory Moats
Investigation
0% BS
CorporateMay 5

OpenAI and Anthropic Spend Millions to Buy AI Regulatory Moats

Silicon Valley giants are spending record amounts on lobbying to ensure new AI laws kill off open-source competition while protecting their own market dominance.

How Media Outlets Rebrand War Crimes as 'Operational Necessities'
Media Callout
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WarMay 5

How Media Outlets Rebrand War Crimes as 'Operational Necessities'

A side-by-side analysis shows how major networks use different legal standards for U.S. allies vs. enemies, shielding the military-industrial complex from scrutiny.

Leaked: BBC Memos Reveal Secret Rules for Doubting Civilian Deaths
Media Callout
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WarMay 5

Leaked: BBC Memos Reveal Secret Rules for Doubting Civilian Deaths

Internal records show the BBC enforces a double standard, requiring 'linguistic doubt' for some casualties while reporting others as objective fact.

Sky News Caught Using Passive Voice to Hide 400 Lebanon Deaths
Media Callout
0% BS
WarMay 5

Sky News Caught Using Passive Voice to Hide 400 Lebanon Deaths

Broadcasters are using 'linguistic gymnastics' to obscure military responsibility, a practice only exposed by decentralized community fact-checks.

$38.3B Expansion: How ICE is Building a 'Concentration Camp' Infrastructure by 2026
Mainstream
Left48% BS
politicsMay 4

$38.3B Expansion: How ICE is Building a 'Concentration Camp' Infrastructure by 2026

We followed the $38.3 billion paper trail to the private contractors building a 92,600-bed detention machine. It's no longer about policy; it's about the permanent industrialization of American border control.