gather intelligence

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While the indictment struggles to identify any actual victims, more than 20 verified donors told The Intercept that using funds to gather intelligence on hate groups was precisely what they expected the organization to do.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

Jeffery Jones commands the car rally task force and coordinates with local jurisdictions to gather intelligence and stay ahead of organizers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Drones can gather intelligence, serve as modern artillery, accompany manned fighters, and patrol the seas in search of targets, among other tasks.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

In a Senate hearing on Jan. 28, Rubio stressed the post’s importance for restoring a limited U.S. mission to gather intelligence and engage with Venezuelan stakeholders.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026

Washington wanted a special operations unit made up of volunteers who could both fight and gather intelligence “by water or by land, by night or by day.”

From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen