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U.S. Finances Simultaneous Five-Country Military Campaign Across Middle East
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WarMar 10

U.S. Finances Simultaneous Five-Country Military Campaign Across Middle East

The United States is financing a simultaneous five-front military operation across the Middle East, challenging traditional definitions of state aggression. While the U.S. labels Iran a 'State Sponsor of Terrorism,' it provides the munitions and diplomatic cover for Israel to strike four sovereign nations and one occupied territory.

Israel Labels Prosthetic Limbs 'Dual-Use Weapons' to Block Gaza Entry
Investigation
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WarMar 10

Israel Labels Prosthetic Limbs 'Dual-Use Weapons' to Block Gaza Entry

As 1,000 children face amputations from U.S. munitions, the Israeli Ministry of Defense has classified limb materials as military threats.

Sky News Headlines Erase Israeli Military Role in 400 Lebanon Deaths
Investigation
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MediaMar 10

Sky News Headlines Erase Israeli Military Role in 400 Lebanon Deaths

Sky News revised a single headline three times to remove the Israeli military as the actor responsible for nearly 400 deaths in Lebanon. This linguistic scrubbing forced Community Notes to intervene, providing the attribution that editors at the $39 billion Comcast subsidiary omitted.

The $2M Verdict: Why 40 Hospitals Just Halted Pediatric Gender Care
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Right68% BS
healthMar 9

The $2M Verdict: Why 40 Hospitals Just Halted Pediatric Gender Care

Beyond the political noise, a landmark New York malpractice verdict and HHS funding threats are forcing U.S. hospitals to abandon gender-affirming care for minors. We look at the cold financial calculations driving the retreat.

Record 62% Disapprove of Iran Conflict: Why the Streets Are Empty
Indie
Left62% BS
warMar 9

Record 62% Disapprove of Iran Conflict: Why the Streets Are Empty

The Trump administration's military escalation in Iran is starting with the lowest public approval of any U.S. war in history. New data from Reuters/Ipsos and Axios shows only 38 percent of Americans back the strikes, but that skepticism hasn't sparked the kind of mass protests we saw in the 1960s or 2003. While leftist outlets like Jacobin blame a sense of 'powerlessness'—and use the crisis to sell print subscriptions—the reality is more complex. Modern activism is currently splintered across 20,000 different domestic demonstrations, and the old 'peace vs. war' binary is being replaced by a messy fight over tech contracts and campus politics.

$120 Oil: The 1945 U.S.-Saudi Security Deal Faces Its Death Knell
Indie
Left58% BS
warMar 9

$120 Oil: The 1945 U.S.-Saudi Security Deal Faces Its Death Knell

As Brent crude nears $120, a security alliance that has stabilized the world since WWII is fracturing. We examine how Gulf sovereign wealth is outmaneuvering Western interests.

The $24,000 Loophole: How FEC Shifts Masked $40M in AIPAC Spending
Investigation
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PoliticsMar 9

The $24,000 Loophole: How FEC Shifts Masked $40M in AIPAC Spending

A quiet shift in FEC disclosure thresholds for the 2026 cycle has allowed political groups to hide the identities of major donors while pouring record sums into congressional primaries. This administrative change enabled AIPAC and affiliated PACs to move $40 million with 35% less transparency than previous years.

Lockheed’s $15M Lobbying 'Investment' Nets $1.2B in No-Bid Pentagon Contracts
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CorporateMar 9

Lockheed’s $15M Lobbying 'Investment' Nets $1.2B in No-Bid Pentagon Contracts

Internal memos reveal the Pentagon bypassed competition to ensure 'contractor stability' just weeks after a record-breaking lobbying blitz by defense giants.

The $2.1B Lithium Deal Fox and MSNBC Refuse to Mention
Media Callout
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CorporateMar 9

The $2.1B Lithium Deal Fox and MSNBC Refuse to Mention

A bipartisan donor just secured a massive federal contract for Nevada lithium without a single environmental study. Here is why the major networks are silent.

Conflict of Interest: NYT Quoted Industry-Funded Experts 12 Times for $14B Bill
Media Callout
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CorporateMar 9

Conflict of Interest: NYT Quoted Industry-Funded Experts 12 Times for $14B Bill

We analyzed NYT's coverage of the latest security package. 80% of their 'independent' experts are actually on the payroll of the companies benefiting from the bill.

Russian-Cash Bagman Lev Parnas Launches Democratic Bid for Congress
Mainstream
Left45% BS
corruptionMar 8

Russian-Cash Bagman Lev Parnas Launches Democratic Bid for Congress

After serving 20 months for funnelling Russian oligarch cash into U.S. elections, Lev Parnas is rebranding as a Florida Democrat. We dive into the $325,000 scheme that landed him in prison and why he might not even be legally allowed to vote for himself.

Schumer Pressures Trump to Drain Oil Reserves as Gas Prices Explode
Indie
Right78% BS
moneyMar 8

Schumer Pressures Trump to Drain Oil Reserves as Gas Prices Explode

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is turning up the heat on President Trump, demanding an emergency release from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve as gas prices hit multi-year highs. Schumer’s calling the recent military escalation with Iran a 'reckless war of choice,' but the move has reignited a messy debate. While the Biden administration's massive 180-million-barrel release in 2022 still draws fire from critics, Treasury data suggests it actually kept prices from spiraling even further. Now, it's a standoff: should the reserve be a rainy-day fund for national security, or a tool to help Americans at the pump?

Iran’s New Dynasty: IRGC Secures Military Dictatorship Under Khamenei’s Son
Indie
Right82% BS
politicsMar 8

Iran’s New Dynasty: IRGC Secures Military Dictatorship Under Khamenei’s Son

The 1979 Revolution's anti-monarchy ideals just died. With Mojtaba Khamenei taking power, the IRGC has completed its hostile takeover of Iran’s economy and nuclear future. This isn't a succession; it's a military coup with a family name.

Mining Firm Spends 10% of Total Cash to Lobby for Federal Grant
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CorporateMar 8

Mining Firm Spends 10% of Total Cash to Lobby for Federal Grant

NioCorp is desperate. SEC filings reveal the company is using its last remaining cash to lobby for a $25 million grant for a project they admit is 'commercially unproven' without taxpayer help.

Army Awards Salesforce $5.6B No-Bid Contract After Lobbying Surge
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CorporateMar 8

Army Awards Salesforce $5.6B No-Bid Contract After Lobbying Surge

The U.S. Army just bypassed competitive bidding for a massive 10-year contract. This 560% spending hike follows a record lobbying blitz and the mysterious withdrawal of a veteran-owned competitor's protest.

Metadata Proves BBC and AP Use 'Verification Gap' to Frame War Narratives
Media Callout
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MediaMar 8

Metadata Proves BBC and AP Use 'Verification Gap' to Frame War Narratives

Gen Us analysis reveals a systemic disparity: Western news wires validate Ukrainian data instantly while labeling Iranian reports as 'unverified.' We follow the millions in government funding that mandates this bias.

The Grammar of War: How WaPo and Guardian Sanitize Western Military Strikes
Media Callout
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MediaMar 8

The Grammar of War: How WaPo and Guardian Sanitize Western Military Strikes

A side-by-side analysis of February 2026 headlines reveals a stark linguistic double standard between U.S.-aligned 'operations' and Russian 'invasions.' This framing shields billions in defense contracts and protects the legal profiles of Western military maneuvers.

CNN and Fox Use Passive Voice to Protect Defense Contractor Stock Surges
Media Callout
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WarMar 8

CNN and Fox Use Passive Voice to Protect Defense Contractor Stock Surges

While 'Operation Epic Fury' rained down missiles, major networks removed the U.S. as an actor in their reporting. At the same time, the defense contractors funding those news segments saw an 11% stock jump.

Trump Pitches 'Shield' Summit at Doral While Major Allies Snub Invite
Indie
Right72% BS
politicsMar 7

Trump Pitches 'Shield' Summit at Doral While Major Allies Snub Invite

The President hosted a 17-nation summit at his own resort, but the absence of Mexico and Brazil signals a failing regional strategy.

Internal Feuds Threaten Socialist Plan for 2028 General Strike
Indie
Left72% BS
politicsMar 7

Internal Feuds Threaten Socialist Plan for 2028 General Strike

On March 7, 2026, 400 activists gathered for the YDSA’s 'Rooted in Struggle' conference, a high-stakes strategy session aimed at 2028. Co-sponsored by the Jacobin Foundation, the event was all about aligning student energy with the UAW’s plan for a May Day general strike. While they’re celebrating wins like Zohran Mamdani’s NYC mayoral run, the official narrative ignores some serious cracks in the DSA’s foundation. This Gen Us report breaks down how this media-funded pipeline aims to turn student anger into a professional political force just in time for major economic disruption.

Wyoming's 'GRANITE Act' Defies Global Push to Regulate US Tech Platforms
Indie
Right68% BS
techMar 7

Wyoming's 'GRANITE Act' Defies Global Push to Regulate US Tech Platforms

UK media regulators are closing in on 4chan, but the real story isn't a simple transatlantic spat. While federal lawmakers in D.C. are actually moving to mimic the UK's regulatory playbook, Wyoming is carving its own path. With the introduction of the GRANITE Act, state legislators are trying to build a legal wall against an international regulatory consensus that both London and Washington currently seem to support.

FDA Officials Join Big Pharma After Approving $26,500 Taxpayer-Funded Drug
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CorporateMar 7

FDA Officials Join Big Pharma After Approving $26,500 Taxpayer-Funded Drug

Three senior FDA officials transitioned to pharmaceutical roles shortly after clearing Biogen’s Leqembi for the commercial market. This revolving door coincided with a $3.5 million lobbying blitz that secured taxpayer-funded Medicare coverage for a drug priced well above independent value assessments.

Defense Firms Spent $18M to Secure $95B Aid; 311 Reps Cashed In
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War/EconomyMar 7

Defense Firms Spent $18M to Secure $95B Aid; 311 Reps Cashed In

Gen Us tracks the $12.4M flow from Lockheed and Raytheon PACs to the specific House members who just greenlit a massive supplemental aid package.

Fox News Omits Civilian Deaths While Defense Ad Revenue Surges 14%
Media Callout
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WarMar 7

Fox News Omits Civilian Deaths While Defense Ad Revenue Surges 14%

Fox News Digital’s coverage of 'Operation Epic Fury' relied exclusively on Pentagon-vetted metrics, framing 1,700 strikes as a tactical success while ignoring confirmed infrastructure damage. The sanitized reporting occurred as defense contractors increased ad spending on the network by 14%.

CNN Uses Passive Voice to Mask Who Killed U.S. Troops
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WarMar 7

CNN Uses Passive Voice to Mask Who Killed U.S. Troops

Gen Us deconstructs how linguistic sanitization at CNN protects defense advertisers by removing agency from troop casualties.

Spain Locks Gates on US Bases as Trump Threatens Trade War
Indie
Left72% BS
warMar 6

Spain Locks Gates on US Bases as Trump Threatens Trade War

Spain has officially slammed the brakes on U.S. military operations at Rota and Morón, refusing to let the bases be used for strikes against Iran. While it looks like a moral stand on the surface, the real story is a messy mix of treaty law and the survival of Spain's leftist coalition. President Trump is already firing back with talk of a trade embargo, but the EU's trade wall makes that a complicated threat. It's a massive test for NATO that Gen Us has broken down, looking at the treaty fine print and economic risks that most reports missed.

$90 Oil and Dead Troops: The Cost of Trump’s ‘Unconditional Surrender’
Indie
Right68% BS
warMar 6

$90 Oil and Dead Troops: The Cost of Trump’s ‘Unconditional Surrender’

As gas prices skyrocket and three U.S. service members are killed, the White House is demanding a total Iranian surrender without Congressional approval.

Defense Giants Spend $100M to Purge the Lawmakers Auditing Them
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CorporateMar 6

Defense Giants Spend $100M to Purge the Lawmakers Auditing Them

Top defense firms are channeling record profits into the United Democracy Project to target 12 incumbents who voted for mandatory Pentagon oversight. This financial pipeline allows taxpayer-funded contractors to remove the specific legislators responsible for auditing their contracts.

Salesforce Grabs $5.6B No-Bid Army Monopoly After Lobbying Blitz
Investigation
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CorporateMar 6

Salesforce Grabs $5.6B No-Bid Army Monopoly After Lobbying Blitz

The U.S. Army bypassed competition laws to hand Salesforce a decade-long data monopoly, exhausting funds just before a scheduled fiscal audit.

The $4.2B Secret: CNN and MSNBC Analysts Profit from Iran Strikes
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MediaMar 6

The $4.2B Secret: CNN and MSNBC Analysts Profit from Iran Strikes

Network experts calling for military escalation fail to disclose they are paid by the same contractors winning billions in new munitions deals.

Rigged? Dallas Polling Chaos Hands Talarico Texas Senate Win
Indie
Right92% BS
politicsMar 5

Rigged? Dallas Polling Chaos Hands Talarico Texas Senate Win

State Rep. James Talarico secures the nomination, but allegations of 'ballot-box stacking' in Dallas suggest a coordinated effort to suppress Jasmine Crockett's base. We track the logistical disputes that mainstream media is calling 'minor delays.'

Beijing Defies US Blockade With Secret Iran Energy Pact
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Right72% BS
warMar 5

Beijing Defies US Blockade With Secret Iran Energy Pact

While the Pentagon doubles down on 'Operation Epic Fury,' Beijing is quietly carving out its own path. By cutting direct deals with Tehran for safe passage, China is effectively sidestepping the U.S. blockade. It's a move that leaves Washington footing the bill for a destabilized region while the White House tries to mask surging gas prices through market manipulation. Meanwhile, a passive Congress just gave the administration a green light to keep going, even as the body count climbs.

The Hormuz Fear-Machine: Who Profits From $117B Doomsday Theories?
Indie
Right75% BS
moneyMar 5

The Hormuz Fear-Machine: Who Profits From $117B Doomsday Theories?

A viral analysis predicts global collapse if the Strait of Hormuz closes. We look at the military math and the financial sectors betting on your terror.

GOP Billionaires Spend $100M to Purge 'Disobedient' Democrats
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PoliticsMar 5

GOP Billionaires Spend $100M to Purge 'Disobedient' Democrats

The United Democracy Project used Republican capital to enforce a 'compliance tax' on Democratic primaries. See the names behind the $100M purge.

$20B in US Munitions Killed Civilians—Why CNN and Fox Stayed Silent
Media Callout
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WarMar 5

$20B in US Munitions Killed Civilians—Why CNN and Fox Stayed Silent

New evidence of civilian infrastructure damage from US-made bombs has been ignored by major networks. We expose the narrative gap shielding defense contractors.

Linguistic Cloaking: How AP and BBC Protect US Strike Actors
Media Callout
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MediaMar 5

Linguistic Cloaking: How AP and BBC Protect US Strike Actors

Analysis shows wire services used passive voice to hide US involvement in Tehran, while using active voice for Russian strikes. See the data.