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Chaos is used as a strategy to fragment focus and disable accountability 23Citizenship is stratified by wealth, ideology, and heritage 23Executive power operates without effective oversight 22Law is a weapon of the state, not a limit on its power 20Crony capitalism becomes indistinguishable from governance 10Police and military are aligned with elite preservation, not public defense 9Dissent is reframed as disorder, treason, or terrorism 8Federal power is weaponized against disfavored states or localities 7Universities are pressured to suppress dissent or lose funding 7Dissenters are labeled unpatriotic, subversive, or corrupt 5Emergency powers are normalized and permanent 5Foreign influence is welcomed if it supports regime interests 5Protest rights are abridged through zoning, permits, or security claims 5State power is outsourced to unaccountable private contractors 5Surveillance of ordinary citizens increases; elite crimes remain opaque 4Independent media is starved while state-aligned outlets thrive 3Political appointments are awarded based on loyalty and wealth 3Voter suppression is rationalized as election integrity 3Elections are flooded with disinformation funded by elite actors 2Journalists investigating the elite are surveilled or smeared 2Memory is curated by power—what cannot be controlled is erased 2Opposition parties are allowed but structurally weakened 2Term limits are repealed or circumvented in service of the regime 2Administrative agencies are deregulated or captured by private interests 1Civil service roles are politicized or privatized 1Data and algorithms are used to manipulate, not serve, the public 1Legislatures function as performance, not deliberation 1Policy outcomes are driven by elite lobbying and financial contributions 1Public funds are used for personal glorification and symbolic dominance 1Regulatory agencies are staffed by former or future industry executives 1Religion is co-opted as a tool of legitimacy and control 1Transparency laws are weakened or unenforced 1
Tier 1 carried by a primary record
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Dec 22, 2025 The Justice Department sued the District of Columbia over its AR-15 ban and related gun laws Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The lawsuit used federal legal power to challenge local lawmaking authority, testing the balance between national and local governance.
Independently corroborated by3 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
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- DOJ Sues DC Over Gun Laws — The Justice Department sued DC and its Metropolitan Police Department, arguing that its gun laws banning AR-15 style weapons are unconstitutional and violate the Second Amendment.
Attacks
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 49 – 2025-12-20–2025-12-26
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Dec 12, 2025 The National Trust for Historic Preservation sued to stop President Trump's White House ballroom project Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The lawsuit challenged whether the president could alter federal property without required review or congressional approval, testing legal limits on executive action.
Independently corroborated by5 independent news desks
The Washington Post · The New York Times · PBS · BBC · NPR
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
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- Trump sued by preservation group over White House ballroom project — The National Trust for Historic Preservation has filed a federal lawsuit against Donald Trump, seeking to halt the construction of a $300 million ballroom at the White House.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 47 – 2025-12-06–2025-12-12
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Dec 10, 2025 Montana youth plaintiffs asked the Montana Supreme Court to enforce its earlier climate ruling Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The petition tested whether courts could compel state officials to obey constitutional rulings when legislatures passed conflicting laws.
Primary sourceA record that carries the claim alone
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- Montana youth activists file petition for court enforcement of climate ruling — On December 9, 2025, 13 of the 16 youth plaintiffs from the landmark Held v.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 47 – 2025-12-06–2025-12-12
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Dec 8, 2025 The Pentagon opened an investigation into Senator Mark Kelly and other Democratic lawmakers over a video about illegal orders Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
Using a military institution to scrutinize lawmakers over speech raised separation-of-powers concerns and risked chilling legislative dissent.
Independently corroborated by5 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
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- Pentagon launches investigation into Senator Mark Kelly — The Pentagon announced an investigation into Arizona Senator Mark Kelly and five other Democratic lawmakers after they released a video encouraging military personnel to disobey "illegal orders" from the Trump
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 47 – 2025-12-06–2025-12-12
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Dec 5, 2025 The Supreme Court agreed to hear the challenge to Trump's birthright citizenship order before judgment Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The move elevated a major constitutional dispute over citizenship rights, signaling that the Court would directly shape the limits of executive immigration power.
Primary sourceA record that carries the claim alone
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- US Supreme Court to Decide on Legality of Trump Birthright Citizenship Order — The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case regarding the legality of an executive order issued by Donald Trump, which seeks to heavily restrict birthright citizenship in the United States.
- Certiorari Before Judgment Granted in Trump v. Barbara — The Supreme Court granted the petition for a writ of certiorari before judgment in the case of Trump v.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 46 – 2025-11-29–2025-12-05
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Nov 30, 2025 The Third Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the disqualification of Alina Habba as interim U.S. attorney for New Jersey Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The ruling reinforced Senate confirmation rules and limited executive attempts to bypass appointment procedures for key prosecutorial offices.
Independently corroborated by6 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
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- Appeals Court Upholds Disqualification of Alina Habba — The 3rd US Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the disqualification of Alina Habba as interim US Attorney for New Jersey.
- Court rules Trump’s appointment of U.S. attorney was unlawful — A federal appeals court upheld a ruling that Alina Habba's appointment as acting U.S.
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Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 46 – 2025-11-29–2025-12-05
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Nov 27, 2025 President Trump and his allies threatened restrictions on freedom of speech after Charlie Kirk's killing Corroborated Information, Memory and Manipulation
Using a political killing to justify speech limits threatened core expressive rights and widened pressure on dissenting voices.
Independently corroborated by3 independent news desks
PBS · The Hill · ABC7 Chicago
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
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- Trump Threatens Restrictions on Freedom of Speech — Following the assassination of Charlie Kirk by a leftist radical, President Trump and his allies issued threats against Democrats and suggested imposing restrictions on freedom of speech.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 45 – 2025-11-22–2025-11-28
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Nov 27, 2025 President Trump announced that he was canceling executive orders signed by autopen during the Biden administration Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The claim asserted unilateral power to void prior executive actions and challenged settled rules for lawful presidential administration.
Independently corroborated by2 independent news desks
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- Trump Cancels Executive Orders Signed by Autopen — Former President Trump announced the cancellation of all executive orders signed by autopen during President Biden's administration, claiming they were illegal.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 45 – 2025-11-22–2025-11-28
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Nov 18, 2025 President Trump threatened Democratic lawmakers with execution over their video about illegal orders Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The threats targeted elected officials for protected political speech and heightened the risk of intimidation and violence against dissenters.
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
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- Trump Accuses Democrats of Sedition — On Truth Social, President Trump accused six Democratic lawmakers of sedition, stating it is "punishable by DEATH," and reshared a post calling for them to be hanged.
- Trump Calls for Execution of Democratic Lawmakers — Former President Donald Trump called for the execution of two Democratic senators and four representatives after they released a video urging military and intelligence personnel to uphold their constitutional oaths and
- Trump Threatens Democratic Lawmakers with Execution — On Thursday, President Donald Trump publicly threatened Democratic senators and representatives, labeling them as "traitors" and suggesting they should face execution for their actions.
Attacks
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 44 – 2025-11-15–2025-11-21
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Nov 17, 2025 President Trump threatened to strip Zohran Mamdani of citizenship during the New York mayoral fight Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The threat targeted a naturalized citizen's status for political reasons, challenging equal citizenship and the security of political participation.
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- Trump Threatens to Strip Mamdani of Citizenship — During the New York City mayoral campaign, Donald Trump threatened to strip Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect, of his citizenship.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 44 – 2025-11-15–2025-11-21
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Nov 16, 2025 Federal immigration agents carried out Operation Charlotte's Web in Charlotte and nearby North Carolina communities Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The raids used aggressive tactics in interior communities, raising concerns about due process, racial profiling, and the safety of immigrants and citizens alike.
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
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- Operation Charlotte's Web results in 81 arrests in Charlotte, NC — Federal agents conducted "Operation Charlotte's Web" in Charlotte, North Carolina, resulting in the arrest of 81 individuals over approximately five hours on Saturday.
- Federal immigration officers conduct sweep in Charlotte, North Carolina — On Saturday, federal immigration officers began a sweep in Charlotte, North Carolina, targeting various locations including a church where parishioners were doing yard work.
- Immigration crackdown in Charlotte leads to dozens of arrests — In Charlotte, North Carolina, federal immigration agents conducted a large-scale operation resulting in the arrest of 81 individuals.
Attacks
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 44 – 2025-11-15–2025-11-21
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Nov 13, 2025 Detainees at the California City ICE detention center filed a class-action lawsuit over inhumane conditions Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The suit challenged medical neglect, poor living conditions, and barriers to counsel, putting detainee rights and state custody standards at issue.
Independently corroborated by3 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
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- Lawsuit Filed Against ICE for Inhumane Conditions at California Detention Center — Seven detainees at the California City ICE detention center have filed a federal class-action lawsuit against the U.S.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 43 – 2025-11-08–2025-11-14
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Nov 1, 2025 The Justice Department claimed the War Powers Resolution did not apply to U.S. strikes on boats because the targets could not shoot back Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The claim expanded executive room to use force without meaningful congressional approval or time limits.
Primary sourceA record that carries the claim alone
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- DOJ Claims War Powers Act Does Not Apply to Boat Bombings — The DOJ informed Congress that the Trump administration does not need to comply with the War Powers Act regarding boat bombings, as the vessels cannot shoot back.
- Legal counsel claims drone strikes do not constitute hostilities — T.
- Trump administration claims authority over military actions — The Trump administration asserted that it does not need to consult Congress regarding its military actions against Venezuela, despite the requirements of the 1973 War Powers Act.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 42 – 2025-11-01–2025-11-07
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Oct 27, 2025 President Trump sought $230 million from the Justice Department over past investigations. Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The demand blurred the line between personal grievance and state resources, testing institutional safeguards against self-dealing.
Independently corroborated by4 independent news desks
The New York Times · Axios · ABC News · NPR
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
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- Trump Seeks $230 Million from Justice Department — President Trump is demanding $230 million from the Justice Department under the Federal Tort Claims Act, claiming persecution by federal investigations.
- Trump Seeks $230 Million from DOJ for Legal Claims
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 41 – 2025-10-25–2025-10-31
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Oct 26, 2025 President Trump said he could seek a third term through a vice-presidential workaround but would not pursue it. Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The remark tested constitutional term-limit norms by publicly entertaining a path around them.
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
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- Trump commented on potential third term strategy — Trump stated on Air Force One that he could run for a third term as Vice President with a puppet candidate but would not pursue that option, calling it "too cute." This remark came during his trip to South Korea.
- Trump discusses running for a third term — Donald Trump expressed a desire to run for a third term as president, despite the constitutional implications of such a statement.
- Trump Rules Out Running for Vice-Presidency in 2028 Election — On a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Tokyo, Donald Trump stated he would not pursue the vice-presidency in the 2028 US election, dismissing the idea as "too cute." This suggestion had been floated by some supporters as a
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 41 – 2025-10-25–2025-10-31
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Oct 23, 2025 Steve Bannon said President Trump would run for a third term Corroborated Power and Authority
The statement challenged constitutional term limits and normalized talk of extending presidential power beyond formal legal bounds.
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
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- Steve Bannon Claims Trump Will Run for Third Term — Former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon claimed in an interview that President Trump will run for an unconstitutional third term and win.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 40 – 2025-10-18–2025-10-24
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Oct 22, 2025 The state of Arizona and Adelita Grijalva sued the House over the delay in swearing her in Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The lawsuit sought judicial enforcement of representation rights when House leadership used procedure to block an elected member from serving.
Primary sourceA record that carries the claim alone
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- Arizona Sues House Over Delay in Swearing-In Representative — The state of Arizona and representative-elect Adelita Grijalva filed a lawsuit against the House of Representatives due to Speaker Mike Johnson's refusal to swear Grijalva in, which deprives her constituents of
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 40 – 2025-10-18–2025-10-24
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Oct 18, 2025 Millions of people joined No Kings protests across the United States Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The mass turnout showed broad public use of assembly and speech rights to oppose perceived authoritarianism and defend democratic participation.
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- Nationwide "No Kings" Protests Planned — On October 18, 2025, the 50501 Movement is organizing "No Kings" protests across all 50 states in the United States.
- Nationwide protests organized across 2,700 communities — On October 18, 2025, protests are set to occur in 2,700 communities across the United States as part of the No Kings movement, marking a significant increase from the previous wave of protests in June.
- Nationwide Protests Planned by The 50501 Movement — On October 18, 2025, The 50501 Movement has organized over 2,500 protests across the United States, with participation from over 25 countries globally.
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Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 40 – 2025-10-18–2025-10-24
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Oct 17, 2025 A federal judge lifted domestic travel restrictions on Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil while he fought deportation Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The ruling protected a legal resident's ability to speak and travel for advocacy while contesting removal by the government.
Independently corroborated by2 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
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- Federal judge lifts travel restrictions for Mahmoud Khalil — A federal judge has lifted travel restrictions within the United States for Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and legal US permanent resident.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 39 – 2025-10-11–2025-10-17
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Oct 13, 2025 Border Patrol and other federal agents conducted a military-style immigration raid on a Chicago apartment complex Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The raid brought aggressive border-style tactics into a city setting, heightening due process and bodily security concerns for residents.
Independently corroborated by3 independent news desks
ABC7 Chicago · CBS News · PBS
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
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- Border Patrol agents conduct military-style immigration raid in Chicago — Earlier this month, Border Patrol agents, alongside other federal agents, conducted a military-style immigration raid on an apartment complex in Chicago.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 39 – 2025-10-11–2025-10-17
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Oct 12, 2025 Major media outlets refused to comply with new Pentagon reporting rules Tier 1 · Primary Information, Memory and Manipulation
The refusal highlighted a direct conflict over whether the government could narrow press access and precondition reporting on military affairs.
Independently corroborated by4 independent news desks
Associated Press · Reuters · PBS · Politico
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
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- Media Outlets Reject Pentagon Reporting Rules — Major media outlets, including WaPo and NY Times, announced they will not comply with new Pentagon rules requiring pre-approval of reporting on military issues.
- Pentagon imposes new press restrictions — The Pentagon, under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, introduced a new policy requiring journalists to pledge not to obtain unauthorized material and restricting access to certain areas without an official escort.
- Media companies reject Pentagon's new coverage rules — Major media companies, including CNN, Fox, NBC, ABC, and CBS, issued a joint statement declining to sign the Pentagon's new coverage agreement, which they argue restricts journalistic freedom and threatens core
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 39 – 2025-10-11–2025-10-17
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Oct 9, 2025 Judge April Perry blocked National Guard deployment to Chicago for two weeks Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The order checked presidential military authority in a domestic dispute and affirmed that courts could test the factual basis for deployment claims.
Independently corroborated by4 independent news desks
Associated Press · PBS · ABC7 Chicago · BBC
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
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- Judge blocks Trump’s national guard deployment in Chicago — A U.S.
- Judge to Rule on National Guard Deployment in Chicago — A federal judge is set to rule on the legality of the Trump administration's deployment of National Guard troops in Chicago.
- Second Judge Blocks National Guard Deployment to Chicago — A second federal judge blocked the Trump administration from deploying National Guard troops to Chicago, citing the likelihood of civil unrest.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 38 – 2025-10-04–2025-10-10
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Oct 6, 2025 Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an order barring federal immigration agents from using city property Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The order asserted local control against federal enforcement operations and sought to limit executive reach inside the city.
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
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- Chicago Mayor Prohibits ICE Use of City Property — Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order prohibiting federal immigration agents from using city-owned property for operations.
- Chicago mayor signs executive order against federal immigration agents — Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order prohibiting federal immigration agents from using city-owned property for their operations.
- Chicago mayor signs executive order limiting ICE operations — Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order banning Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from operating on city-owned properties.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 38 – 2025-10-04–2025-10-10
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Oct 4, 2025 A federal court rejected the Trump administration's attempt to end birthright citizenship Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The ruling upheld a core constitutional rule on citizenship and limited executive efforts to rewrite it unilaterally.
Independently corroborated by2 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
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- Federal Court Rejects Attempt to End Birthright Citizenship — A federal court ruled against the Trump administration's attempt to eliminate birthright citizenship, declaring the effort unconstitutional.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 38 – 2025-10-04–2025-10-10
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Oct 4, 2025 Judge Karin Immergut blocked National Guard deployments to Portland and later broadened the order Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The rulings enforced legal limits on domestic troop use and preserved judicial checks on executive military action.
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
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- Judge rules against military deployment in Portland — U.S.
- Federal Judge Blocks Deployment of National Guard to Oregon — Federal Judge Karin Immergut temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deploying National Guard troops to Oregon.
- Federal judge blocks Trump administration from deploying national guard to Portland — A federal judge, Karin Immergut, has issued a restraining order blocking the Trump administration from deploying the national guard to Portland, Oregon.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 38 – 2025-10-04–2025-10-10
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