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Crony capitalism becomes indistinguishable from governance 52Chaos is used as a strategy to fragment focus and disable accountability 30Administrative agencies are deregulated or captured by private interests 27Policy outcomes are driven by elite lobbying and financial contributions 22Federal power is weaponized against disfavored states or localities 19Law is a weapon of the state, not a limit on its power 13Wealth buys not only speech, but law 13Executive power operates without effective oversight 12Emergency powers are normalized and permanent 10Citizenship is stratified by wealth, ideology, and heritage 7Crimes committed by elite donors or allies are concealed, not prosecuted 7State power is outsourced to unaccountable private contractors 6Civil service roles are politicized or privatized 5Public funds are used for personal glorification and symbolic dominance 5Economic data is selectively published, massaged, or ignored 4Tax codes are engineered to favor capital, not labor 4Transparency laws are weakened or unenforced 4Access to lawmakers is bought through donations and influence networks 3Financial crimes by elites are unpunished or quietly settled 3Legislatures function as performance, not deliberation 3Opposition parties are allowed but structurally weakened 3Crisis becomes a profit opportunity for those closest to power 2Inequality is not a flaw—it is a function of the system 2Investigations into corruption are blocked, buried, or retaliated against 2Universities are pressured to suppress dissent or lose funding 2Courts issue rulings aligned with donor or elite preference 1Data and algorithms are used to manipulate, not serve, the public 1Dissent is reframed as disorder, treason, or terrorism 1Dissenters are labeled unpatriotic, subversive, or corrupt 1Economic monopolies are tolerated or encouraged 1Elections are flooded with disinformation funded by elite actors 1Entire industries are shielded from accountability through lobbying power 1Government archives are sealed, sanitized, or destroyed 1Independent media is starved while state-aligned outlets thrive 1Judicial independence is eroded through politicized appointments 1Labor protections are eroded to keep workers atomized and dependent 1Memory is curated by power—what cannot be controlled is erased 1National history is rewritten to glorify conquest, not justice 1Police and military are aligned with elite preservation, not public defense 1Public goods are privatized for profit 1Public tragedy is monetized by regime insiders 1Regulatory agencies are staffed by former or future industry executives 1Voter suppression is rationalized as election integrity 1
Tier 1 carried by a primary record
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Apr 16, 2025 President Trump criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and pushed for lower interest rates Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure
The pressure campaign threatened the perceived independence of a core economic institution that is meant to operate apart from partisan control.
Independently corroborated by3 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- Fed Chair Powell affirms independence amid Trump threats — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced he would not lower interest rates due to economic uncertainty caused by tariffs, emphasizing the Fed's independence from political pressure.
- Trump Criticizes Fed Chair Jerome Powell Over Interest Rates — On April 17, 2025, former President Donald Trump criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for not lowering U.S.
- Trump criticizes Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell — President Donald Trump publicly criticized Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell on his social media platform, claiming Powell is "always TOO LATE AND WRONG" and expressing a desire for Powell's termination.
Attacks
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 13 – 2025-04-12–2025-04-18
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Apr 12, 2025 President Trump imposed, paused, and revised broad tariffs that shook markets and raised tariffs on China Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure
The abrupt tariff shifts concentrated economic power in the executive and created instability for markets, trade planning, and public costs.
Primary sourceA record that carries the claim alone
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- Trump administration's tariffs threaten Delaware's economy — The Trump administration's imposition of market-shattering tariffs poses a threat to Delaware's economy, potentially disrupting Governor Matt Meyer's agenda.
- Trump Institutes and Pauses Tariffs, Causing Market Chaos — On April 2, 2025, Donald Trump declared "liberation day" and announced a 10% universal tariff on all imported goods, followed by "reciprocal tariffs" on April 9, including a 34% tariff on imports from China and a 20%
- Trump Pauses Tariffs for Most Countries, Excluding China — President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on a range of tariffs for most countries, while maintaining a 145% tariff on Chinese imports.
Attacks
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 13 – 2025-04-12–2025-04-18
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Apr 12, 2025 U.S. Customs and the Trump administration quietly exempted electronics and related goods from some tariffs Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure
The unannounced carveout showed selective tariff administration that affected market fairness, supply chains, and investor confidence.
Independently corroborated by3 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- US Customs Exempts Electronics from Tariffs — US Customs has quietly placed a tariff exemption on imported smartphones and other electronic devices, including semiconductors, solar cells, and memory cards, without a public announcement.
Attacks
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 13 – 2025-04-12–2025-04-18
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Apr 9, 2025 The House of Representatives passed a budget framework that would let Republicans advance Trump's agenda through reconciliation Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The vote set up major fiscal and policy changes while reducing the minority party's ability to block them in the Senate.
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- House Republicans Approve Budget Framework — The House of Representatives, led by Republicans, narrowly approved a budget framework that would add $5.8 trillion to the national debt.
Attacks
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 12 – 2025-04-05–2025-04-11
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Apr 8, 2025 The Department of Justice disbanded its National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The move narrowed federal enforcement against crypto-sector misconduct and signaled a direct executive retreat from a specialized oversight tool.
Independently corroborated by4 independent news desks
Reuters · Associated Press · PBS · CNBC
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- Trump’s DOJ Disbands Crypto Fraud Investigation Unit — The US Department of Justice, under the Trump administration, has disbanded its National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team (NCET), which was responsible for investigating cryptocurrency-related fraud.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 12 – 2025-04-05–2025-04-11
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Apr 8, 2025 President Trump threatened additional tariffs on China and then raised tariff rates through executive action Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The escalation showed unilateral presidential control over major trade penalties with broad economic and diplomatic effects.
Primary sourceA record that carries the claim alone
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- Trump threatens additional tariffs on China — President Trump announced plans to impose an additional 50% tariff on China, effective Wednesday, unless China drops its retaliatory tariffs on U.S.
- Amendment to Reciprocal Tariffs and Updated Duties As Applied to Low-Value Imports From the People's Republic of China — President Trump announced plans to impose an additional 50% tariff on China unless it drops its retaliatory tariffs on U.S.
- Trump Imposes New Tariffs on China — On April 8, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order amending reciprocal tariffs and updating duties on low-value imports from China.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 12 – 2025-04-05–2025-04-11
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Apr 6, 2025 President Trump announced sweeping tariffs on imports from many countries Corroborated Economic Structure
The tariffs concentrated major economic policymaking in the presidency and imposed broad costs on trade, prices, and market stability.
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- President Trump announces high tariffs on imports — On April 2, 2025, President Trump announced unexpectedly high tariffs on goods produced by various countries.
- Trump administration implements sweeping tariffs — The Trump administration has implemented a series of sweeping tariffs on goods imported into the United States.
- Trump announces sweeping border taxes causing market turmoil — Donald Trump announced sweeping border taxes, referred to as "liberation day," which led to significant turmoil in global stock markets.
Attacks
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 12 – 2025-04-05–2025-04-11
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Apr 5, 2025 Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and other analysts warned that Trump's tariffs would raise inflation, increase recession risk, and cost jobs Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure
The warnings showed how executive trade policy was reshaping economic expectations and threatening broad public welfare.
Independently corroborated by4 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
CNN · MeidasTouch · MeidasTouch · Noahpinion
Supporting reports
- Federal Reserve Chair warns of inflation risks — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stated that Trump's tariffs are "highly likely" to increase inflation and could lead to job losses.
- Goldman Sachs Raises Recession Probability — Goldman Sachs has increased the probability of a recession to 45% due to the economic impact of newly announced tariffs.
- Former Treasury Secretary warns of financial crisis — Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers warned that the current economic situation is an "iatrogenic financial crisis," caused by the actions and rhetoric of Trump and his administration, rather than external factors.
Attacks
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 12 – 2025-04-05–2025-04-11
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Apr 5, 2025 U.S. financial markets fell sharply and swung wildly after Trump's tariff actions and rumors of policy reversals Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure
The volatility showed how concentrated trade power and erratic messaging could destabilize markets and public economic confidence.
Primary sourceA record that carries the claim alone
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- U.S. stock markets experience significant decline — The U.S.
- Stock market experiences significant decline — Following President Trump's announcement of high tariffs on April 2, 2025, the stock market experienced a significant decline on April 3 and continued to drop on April 4 while Trump was at one of his private golf
- Wall Street Experiences Volatile Trading Day — Wall Street experienced a volatile trading day with significant fluctuations in stock prices.
Attacks
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 12 – 2025-04-05–2025-04-11
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Apr 3, 2025 President Trump exempted many fossil fuel products from his new tariff package Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure
The exemptions suggested selective economic favoritism inside a broad trade action, raising questions about donor influence over policy design.
Independently corroborated by1 independent news desk
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- Trump exempts big oil donors from tariffs package — On April 3, 2025, Donald Trump announced a new 10% universal tariff package, which notably exempts many fossil fuel products such as liquefied natural gas imports and crude oil from Canada.
Attacks
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 11 – 2025-03-29–2025-04-04
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Apr 3, 2025 Congress did not revoke Trump's tariff authority despite having the power to act Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The inaction underscored how legislative passivity can enable executive expansion even when formal checks remain available.
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- Congress Fails to Revoke Trump's Tariff Authority — Despite having the power to revoke former President Trump's authority to impose new tariffs, Congress has not taken action to cancel these tariffs.
Attacks
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 11 – 2025-03-29–2025-04-04
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Apr 2, 2025 President Trump announced sweeping tariffs on nearly all trading partners and markets fell sharply afterward Corroborated Economic Structure
The tariffs marked a major executive shift in trade policy that immediately affected markets, investor confidence, and expected consumer costs.
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- Announcement of sweeping tariffs by President Trump — On April 2, 2025, President Trump announced sweeping tariffs on nearly all U.S.
- Trump Announces New Tariffs on Imported Goods — On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a new trade policy imposing a blanket 10% tariff on all goods imported into the United States, effective starting Saturday.
- Trump Announces Sweeping New Tariffs — On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump announced the imposition of sweeping new tariffs on the United States' largest trading partners.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 11 – 2025-03-29–2025-04-04
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Apr 2, 2025 The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau came under pressure from Musk's DOGE initiative after issuing a rule affecting technology companies Corroborated Economic Structure
The targeting suggested political pressure on a regulator whose rules could affect firms tied to powerful insiders, raising capture concerns.
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- Targeting of the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau — The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB) was targeted by Musk's "Doge" initiative nearly a week after it published a rule that would regulate technology companies, including X, which was planning a partnership
Attacks
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 11 – 2025-03-29–2025-04-04
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Apr 2, 2025 The Senate passed a resolution to block Trump's tariffs on Canadian products Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The vote was a bipartisan attempt to reclaim legislative authority over trade and check emergency-based executive action.
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- Senate Passes Resolution to Block Tariffs on Canadian Products — The Senate passed a resolution to block President Trump's tariffs on Canadian products, with four Republican senators joining Democrats in the vote.
- Senate Passes Resolution to Eliminate Trump's Canadian Tariffs — The Senate has passed a resolution to eliminate President Trump's tariffs on Canadian imports.
- Senate Votes to Rescind Trump Canada Tariffs — The U.S.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 11 – 2025-03-29–2025-04-04
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Apr 2, 2025 President Trump declared a national emergency and issued executive orders imposing broad new tariffs on imports Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The declaration used emergency powers to impose sweeping trade taxes without ordinary congressional action, expanding unilateral presidential control over economic policy.
Primary sourceA record that carries the claim alone
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
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- Trump Declares National Emergency to Justify Tariffs — President Trump declared a national emergency under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to justify the imposition of new tariffs on imports.
- Executive Order on Reciprocal Tariffs — On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order imposing a reciprocal tariff policy to address large and persistent U.S.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 11 – 2025-03-29–2025-04-04
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Mar 31, 2025 White House officials and allies defended tariffs and argued they would help jobs despite internal concern about economic harm Corroborated Economic Structure
The messaging showed the administration using political framing to sustain a costly trade policy despite market and policy doubts.
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- Press Secretary Leavitt defends tariffs — Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that tariffs would not negatively impact Americans, framing them as a tax on foreign companies that could incentivize job creation in the U.S.
- Sen. Tommy Tuberville comments on tariffs — Sen.
- White House sources express concerns over tariffs — Sources within the White House indicated growing frustration with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, who advocates for aggressive tariffs that some believe could harm the economy.
Attacks
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 11 – 2025-03-29–2025-04-04
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Mar 30, 2025 Cleveland-Cliffs announced layoffs of more than 600 workers after auto tariffs disrupted demand Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure
The layoffs showed how tariff policy can quickly transmit costs to workers in connected domestic industries.
Independently corroborated by2 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- Cleveland-Cliffs announces layoffs due to auto industry tariffs — Cleveland-Cliffs, a major U.S.
Attacks
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 11 – 2025-03-29–2025-04-04
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Mar 30, 2025 President Trump warned automakers not to raise prices in response to his new tariffs Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The warning showed the White House using informal executive pressure to shape private market behavior after imposing major trade costs.
Primary sourceA record that carries the claim alone
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- Trump warns automakers against raising prices due to tariffs — President Trump has warned automakers not to raise car prices in response to the new tariffs on imported cars and parts.
- Trump Warns Auto Executives Against Price Increases Due to Tariffs — President Trump reportedly warned top auto manufacturers not to raise prices in response to the newly imposed 25% tariffs on cars and car parts.
- Trump warns auto manufacturers against raising prices — President Trump reportedly warned top auto manufacturers not to raise prices in response to the new 25% tariffs he imposed on cars and car parts.
Attacks
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 11 – 2025-03-29–2025-04-04
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Mar 26, 2025 President Trump announced a 25% tariff on imported cars and car parts Corroborated Economic Structure
The tariff used trade policy in a way that could raise prices, disrupt markets, and strain relations with allies.
Independently corroborated by1 independent news desk
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- Trump announces new tariffs on imports — U.S.
- Trump Announces 25% Tariff on Imported Cars — Trump announced a 25% tariff on imported cars and car parts, set to take effect on April 3, 2025, as part of a broader trade strategy.
- Trump announces 25% tariff on car imports to the US — Former President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on all car imports to the United States, escalating his global trade war.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 10 – 2025-03-22–2025-03-28
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Mar 24, 2025 President Trump promoted his $TRUMP meme coin while large investors and Coinbase benefited from related market and regulatory moves Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure
The episode raised conflict-of-interest concerns by mixing presidential influence, speculative finance, and favorable regulatory timing.
Independently corroborated by2 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- Large Investors Profit from $TRUMP Coin — Following President Trump's initial promotion of the $TRUMP coin, a select group of large investors made significant profits through well-timed transactions.
- SEC Dismisses Lawsuit Against Coinbase After $TRUMP Listing — Shortly after $TRUMP was listed on major trading platforms like Coinbase, the SEC dismissed a lawsuit against Coinbase for violating federal securities law.
- Trump Promotes Eponymous Meme Coin — On March 22, 2025, President Trump used his social media platform, Truth Social, to promote his meme coin, $TRUMP.
Traits
Crimes committed by elite donors or allies are concealed, not prosecutedCrony capitalism becomes indistinguishable from governancePolicy outcomes are driven by elite lobbying and financial contributionsPublic funds are used for personal glorification and symbolic dominanceWealth buys not only speech, but law
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 10 – 2025-03-22–2025-03-28
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Mar 19, 2025 President Trump signed an executive order directing the dismantling of the Department of Education Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The order sought to shrink a congressionally created department through executive action, testing limits on presidential control over federal institutions.
Primary sourceA record that carries the claim alone
Independently corroborated by1 independent news desk
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- Trump signed executive order to dismantle Department of Education — Trump signed an executive order aimed at dismantling the Department of Education, which was established by Congress.
- Trump orders dismantling of the US Department of Education — On Thursday, Donald Trump signed an executive order to dismantle the US Department of Education, raising concerns about the management of student debt.
- Trump Signs Executive Order to Dismantle Department of Education — On March 19, 2025, former President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at dismantling the U.S.
Attacks
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 9 – 2025-03-15–2025-03-21
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Mar 18, 2025 Democratic lawmakers called for investigations into Elon Musk's role in federal contracting and White House technology decisions Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The requests showed Congress and allied officials trying to use oversight tools against possible conflicts of interest in executive operations.
Independently corroborated by2 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- Democrats demand investigation into Musk's potential corruption — Leading Democrats have called for an investigation into potential corruption involving Elon Musk, particularly concerning the Federal Aviation Administration's decision to cancel a $2.4 billion contract with Verizon
Attacks
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 9 – 2025-03-15–2025-03-21
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Mar 16, 2025 The Trump administration and Republicans prepared policies that would increase the national debt through tax cuts Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure
The plan pointed toward long-term fiscal choices that could constrain future public spending and shift burdens onto the broader public.
Independently corroborated by1 independent news desk
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- Trump administration plans to increase national debt — The Trump administration, along with the Republican Party, is preparing to significantly increase the national debt.
Attacks
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 9 – 2025-03-15–2025-03-21
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Mar 12, 2025 President Trump threatened a 200% tariff on EU wine and champagne Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure
The threat escalated trade conflict by using tariff power to pressure a major economic partner.
Independently corroborated by2 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- Trump threatens tariffs on EU products — Trump threatened to impose a 200% tariff on European wines and alcoholic products in response to the EU's tariffs on U.S.
- Donald Trump threatens 200% tariff on EU wine and champagne — On March 13, 2025, Donald Trump announced a threat to impose a 200% tariff on wine and champagne imported from European Union countries.
- Trump threatens 200% tariff on EU wine and champagne — President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 200% tariff on wine and champagne imported from European Union countries.
Attacks
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 8 – 2025-03-08–2025-03-14
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Mar 6, 2025 The Trump administration delayed or narrowed tariffs on Mexico and Canada after market and industry pressure Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure
The reversals showed unstable trade governance that can unsettle markets, planning, and public confidence in economic policy.
Independently corroborated by3 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- Stock Market Decline Linked to Tariff Implementation — The S&P 500 and NASDAQ have experienced significant declines, with the S&P 500 falling 6% and the NASDAQ down 8% over the past month.
- Trump Delays Tariffs on Mexico and Canada — President Trump has announced a delay in the implementation of tariffs on Mexico and Canada, as well as specific tariffs affecting the auto industry.
Attacks
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 7 – 2025-03-01–2025-03-07
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