PREPARED CITIZEN INTELLIGENCE BRIEF
June 26, 2025 | 10:12 AM CDT
PREPARED CITIZEN INTELLIGENCE BRIEF
June 26, 2025 | 10:00 AM CDT
1. Domestic Security & Civil Unrest
Los Angeles, CA – Protests continue following ICE raids, with 197 arrests and reports of vandalism. Mayor Bass extended a curfew in affected downtown areas. Trump has deployed 2,800 federal forces to the city, sparking political backlash.
Compton, CA – Protesters clashed with ICE agents. Some were seen waving foreign flags. Local unrest remains high.
Political Fallout – Governor Newsom and 30+ officials condemned the federal response as excessive, while California’s AG filed a lawsuit challenging the federalization of the National Guard.
2. Infrastructure & Grid Alerts
Texas – ERCOT issued a grid conservation alert due to extreme heat. Texans are asked to reduce electricity usage between 2–8 PM CDT today.
Haiti (Contextual) – While outside the U.S., a power outage in Port-au-Prince occurred after a hydroelectric facility was stormed during gang-related protests. Highlights regional instability.
3. Extreme Weather & Natural Hazards
Heat Advisory – A persistent heat dome is impacting Texas, Arizona, and Nevada. Temperatures over 110°F expected. Limit outdoor activity and hydrate.
Earthquake – Myanmar – A 4.8-magnitude quake struck the Sagaing region. No casualties reported.
4. Border & Immigration
ICE Raids – Raids in LA, Paramount, and Compton targeted undocumented migrants. Footage shows agents and hostile crowds.
Cartel Activity – U.S. sanctions announced against Los Chapitos (Sinaloa Cartel) for drug trafficking and kidnapping. Reports of increased cartel-assisted crossings in AZ.
Trade Threats – Trump warned of 25% tariffs on Mexican goods over fentanyl and migrant flows. Mexico’s President threatened to resume caravans if cooperation falters.
5. Church, Mission, & Civilian Safety
Nigeria – 22 Christians kidnapped in Kaduna state. Persecution linked to banditry and extremist groups.
Chad – A school director’s wife was abducted in a cross-border bandit attack.
Nasarawa State, Nigeria – Nine Christians killed in herder-farmer clashes driven by extremist incitement.
6. International Flashpoints
Iran–US – Iranian missiles targeted Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. Intercepted without casualties. U.S. and allies are reinforcing regional assets. Pentagon moving carriers into position; Iran threatens global retaliation.
Israel–Iran – Mossad allegedly lured IRGC commanders via a secret comms line and struck their meeting with F-35s, killing multiple targets.
Russia–Ukraine – Ongoing Russian missile strikes continue to damage Ukrainian infrastructure. U.S. preparing new UN rebuke over Russian use of North Korean weapons.
7. Signals to Monitor
TX grid alert suggests fragile summer energy margins
Mexico-U.S. trade friction could destabilize supply chains
Iran threatens retaliation against U.S. personnel abroad
Continued ICE operations suggest more urban unrest possible
U.S. forces in Middle East on elevated readiness
8. Preparedness Action Items
All regions: Review go-kit readiness amid rising urban protests
Border states: Prepare for potential delays in imported goods if tariffs escalate
Faith teams abroad: Assess risk posture if operating in West Africa or Middle East
Analyst Insight
The situation remains tense both at home and abroad. Domestic unrest in LA could spread if ICE operations continue in sanctuary cities. On the global stage, Iran’s threats and Israel’s targeted strikes bring the region closer to a direct conflict. Grid alerts in Texas remind us how quickly infrastructure can be strained. Stay grounded, monitor developments, and adjust readiness based on calm observation, not panic.
Stay safe. Be dangerous.