In major victory over Pentagon, CIA is authorized to expand offensive cyber operations

“The United States Central Intelligence Agency was secretly authorized by the White House in 2018 to drastically expand its offensive cyber operation program —a development that some experts describe as a significant development for the secretive spy agency. However, the move has reportedly not pleased the Department of Defense, which sees itself as the primary conduit of American offensive operations in cyberspace…

…In addition to enhancing the scope of the CIA’s cyber operations, the presidential directive__ is also believed to make it easier for the agency to target non-state actors and agencies, including financial intuitions, charities, news media, or businesses.__ Such targets may be attacked when they are found to be operating on behalf of adversarial intelligence agencies. Moreover, it makes it easier for the spy agency to leak secret information about targeted adversaries to media organizations, a tactic that Russian spy services are believed to have utilized in the past.”

https://intelnews.org/2020/07/16/01-2833/

Coronavirus vaccine hopes rise after strong trial results

Oxford scientists believe they have made a breakthrough in their quest for a Covid-19 vaccine after discovering that the jab triggers a response that may offer a "double defence" against the virus.

Phase I human trials of the world-leading Oxford vaccine have shown that it generates an immune response against the disease, the Telegraph has learned.

Blood samples taken from a group of UK volunteers given a dose of the vaccine showed that it stimulated the body to produce both antibodies and "killer T-cells", a senior source said.

The discovery is promising because separate studies have suggested that antibodies may fade away within months while T-cells can stay in circulation for years."

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/07/15/coronavirus-vaccine-breakthrough-oxford-scientists-discover/

Apple tax ruling deals blow to EU

Tech giant avoids €13bn bill in ‘state aid’ case

"European Union judges have struck down a Brussels competition ruling ordering Apple to return more than €13 billion in back taxes to Ireland.

The judgment annulling the European Commission’s decision is a blow to Margrethe Vestager, the competition commissioner, who is on a crusade against “sweetheart” tax deals for multinational companies."

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/business/apple-tax-ruling-deals-blow-to-eu-rjcwdcvzb

Iranian Diplomat and Three Accomplices on Trial for Planned Bombing of a Massive Rally in Paris

"This is the first time a diplomat in Europe has been tried for direct involvement in terrorism."

https://www.ncr-iran.org/en/ncri-statements/iranian-diplomat-and-three-accomplices-on-trial-for-planned-bombing-of-a-massive-rally-in-paris/

>>9977492(me)

Richard Grenell

@RichardGrenell

Assadi pretended to be an Iranian Diplomat in Europe while working to set up a bomb plot in Paris.

This trial should be highlighted by the media.

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M. Hanif Jazayeri

@HanifJazayeri

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Assadollah Assadi's trial begins today in

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The 1st time a diplomat from Iran is tried in Europe

This is not just the prosecution of 1 terrorist. It's the prosecution of the world's #1 state sponsor of terrorism #ExpelIranDiplomatTerrorists #FreeIran2020

https://ncr-iran.org/en/ncri-statem

Back To School? "No Thanks" Say Millions Of Newly Homeschooling Parents

But for many parents, it’s not the virus they are avoiding by keeping their children home—it’s the response to the virus.

https://www.zerohedge.com/political/back-school-no-thanks-say-millions-newly-homeschooling-parents

>>9977634

>https://twitter.com/skynewsbreak/status/1283701281694121984

Read

https://twitter.com/SkyNewsBreak/status/1283701875737493504

Since been followed up by

"A Home Office spokesperson has said "this is a very disappointing decision by the court - we will now apply for permission to appeal this judgment and to stay its effects pending any onward appeal""

https://twitter.com/SkyNewsBreak/status/1283702892332044289

>>9977705

>And what if this training facility is more than what it seems?

>What if there are more interesting things that go on there?

Betteridge's law !!

House Dems advance spending bill that would slash ICE funding, block Trump asylum policies

Brushing aside worries of spurring a new border surge, House Democrats led the push Wednesday to slash ICE funding, saying they were determined to punish the agency for “willful disregard of Congress’s role” in setting immigration priorities.

https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jul/15/democrats-advance-immigration-spending-bill-slash-/