OSINTdefender
According to Barak Ravid, citing a CIA official, CIA Director John Ratcliffe met with Cuban Minister of Interior Lazaro Alvarez Casas and the head of Cuban intelligence, and discussed economic and security issues. However, per the report from Ravid, such cooperation will only be possible if Cuba makes a serious effort to deter U.S. adversaries from using Cuba as a springboard for U.S. adversaries, such as Russia and China.
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Open Source Intel
President Trump: “When President Xi very elegantly referred to the United States as perhaps being a declining nation, he was referring to the tremendous damage we suffered during the four years of Sleepy Joe Biden and the Biden Administration, and on that score, he was 100% correct.

Our Country suffered immeasurably with open borders, high taxes, transgender for everybody, men in women's sports, DEl, horrible trade deals, rampant crime, and so much more!

President Xi was not referring to the incredible rise that the United States has displayed to the world during the 16 spectacular months of the Trump Administration, which includes all-time high stock markets and 401K's, military victory and thriving relationship in Venezuela, the military decimation of Iran (to be continued!) — Strongest military on earth by far, economic powerhouse again, with a record 18 trillion dollars being invested into the United States by others, best U.S. job market in history, with more people working in the United States right now than ever before, ending country destroying DEl, and so many other things that it would be impossible to readily list.

In fact, President Xi congratulated me on so many tremendous successes in such a short period of time.

Two years ago, we were, in fact, a Nation in decline. On that, I fully agree with President Xi! But now, the United States is the hottest Nation anywhere in the world, and hopefully our relationship with China will be stronger and better than ever before!”
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Status-6 (War & Military News)
🇨🇺🇺🇸 The head of CIA John Ratcliffe visited Cuba on Thursday, the Cuban side informed.

In Havana, Ratacliffe met with Cuban government officials to discuss a number of topics. The statement from the Cuban government says:

"The evidence provided by the Cuban side and the exchanges held with the US delegation categorically demonstrated that Cuba does not constitute a threat to US national security, nor are there legitimate reasons to include it on the list of countries that supposedly sponsor terrorism."
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Open Source Intel
3 Republicans voted Yes (in favor of restricting military action):Thomas Massie (R-KY), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Tom Barrett (R-MI).

1 Democrat voted No (against the resolution):Jared Golden (D-ME) — the lone Democrat opposing it.

The U.S. House voted 212-212 on a War Powers Resolution to restrict military action against Iran. The measure failed, needing a majority to pass. https://twitter.com/Osint613/status/2055032427815252475/video/1 - Open Source Intel
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Status-6 (War & Military News)
RT @LyleJMorris: Secretary Hegseth was seen speaking with Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun during the banquet event. Expect the two to meet tomorrow and discuss mil-mil.

Very rare for a U.S. SecDef to accompany POTUS during a high-level summit. In fact, it marks the first time a U.S. president has traveled to China with his defense secretary since Richard Nixon in 1972.
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Instant News Alerts
The Cuban government says CIA Director John Ratcliffe met with counterparts in Havana in the latest U.S. and Cuba talks despite tensions. (AP)
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Status-6 (War & Military News)
🇨🇳🇺🇸 US President Trump says that when Chinese President Xi Jinping called the US a "declining nation," he was referring to the years of Joe Biden's term, not to the "incredible rise that the United States has displayed to the world during the 16 spectacular months of the Trump Administration."
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OSINTdefender
RT @KellieMeyerNews: 🚨A CIA official confirming to me that Dir. Ratcliffe traveled to Cuba today.

I'm told Ratcliffe traveled to Havana to "initiate substantive discussions on the essential steps the Cuban regime must do to build a productive relationship with the United States."

Per the official tells me, "He emphasized that the U.S. is extending a genuine opportunity for collaboration, and—as evidenced by Venezuela—President Trump must be taken seriously."

NEW: A CIA official tells me @NewsNation that CIA Dir. Ratcliffe traveled to Havana today.

I am told that he went to deliver President Trump's message "that the United States is prepared to seriously engage on economic and security issues, but only if Cuba makes fundamental changes."

"During the meeting, Director Ratcliffe and Cuban officials discussed intelligence cooperation, economic stability, and security issues, all against the backdrop that Cuba can no longer be a safe haven for adversaries in the Western Hemisphere.”

Director Ratcliffe met with Cuban officials, including Raulito Rodriguez Castro, Minister of Interior Lazaro Alvarez Casas, and the head of Cuban intelligence services in Havana, the official said. - Kellie Meyer
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Open Source Intel
Former CIA analyst Larry Johnson, a commentator known for pro-IRGC, pro-CCP, and pro-Russia views, tells Mario Nawfal that President Trump was “disrespected” because President Xi did not greet him on the tarmac.

That claim is Absolutely FALSE. This guy doesn’t stop making things up. What an embarrassment.

When President Putin visited China in 2024, President Xi also did not personally meet him at the airport.

Another example of Larry Johnson pushing a narrative that fails even the most basic fact-check.

@MarioNawfal bring on guests who don’t lie straight to your face.
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Status-6 (War & Military News)
Happy Russians bring the wings from a Ukrainian FP-2 OWA-UAV home.

The two seem to have much fun. https://twitter.com/Archer83Able/status/2055058003364082088/video/1
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Open Source Intel
A fire broke out near the Libyan government headquarters in Tripoli on Thursday night amid clashes between security forces and protesting soccer fans.

@LibyaReview https://twitter.com/Osint613/status/2055062080806363502/video/1
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OSINTtechnical
The US is canceling the deployment of an Army artillery unit created just months ago with the purpose of expanding long-range strike (TLAM, SM-6) capabilities in Europe.

The 3rd Battalion, 12th Field Artillery Regiment will not deploy to Germany. https://twitter.com/Osinttechnical/status/2055071575813287998/photo/1
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Open Source Intel
SEC. RUBIO: “The U.S. policy on the issue of Taiwan is unchanged as of today. China always raises it on their side and we always make clear our position and move on to other topics.” https://twitter.com/Osint613/status/2055075009488412730/video/1
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