11 Powerful U.S. Government Entities (That Almost Nobody Knows About)

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11 Powerful U.S. Government Entities (That Almost Nobody Knows About)

Ah, the United States of America. A land of liberty, justice, and the pursuit of happiness. A place where the American Dream is alive and well. But what many people don't know is that there is a powerful force behind the scenes, protecting the citizens of this great nation. This force is made up of eleven powerful U.S. government entities that almost nobody knows about (joking ... kinda). These entities are responsible for a wide range of activities, from protecting the mail and investigating the unexplained to controlling the money supply and spreading propaganda. They are the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), the Federal Reserve, the Defense Intelligence Agency, and more.

In this list, we will explore these eleven powerful U.S. government entities and learn more about the important roles they play in keeping our nation safe and secure. So, without further ado, let's dive in and take a look.

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Powerful few control the money supply.

CRACKED THE FEDERAL RESERVE We know you've heard of the Fed, but you may not know just how powerful it is. It buys and sells government securities, gives loans to banks, and acts as a lender of last resort. Basically, it's the economy's Dungeon Master, and we all have to keep playing.

NPR / Bank Rate 

Global surveillance: NYPD style.

CRACKED NEW YORK POLICE DEPARTMENT SPIES The NYPD has put its own intelligence officers in 13 cities around the world, like London, Paris, Jerusalem, Toronto, and Sydney. Apparently, this is so they can get information about potential threats quickly and share it with other countries. HYPO D JANETE on OF adidas у I CITY DE POLICE POLICE I OT.BAND me

NBC / Gothamist 

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