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Jul 29, 2026 President Trump and Secret Service agents were accused of directing surveillance and a prosecution against James Comey over a social media post Corroborated Information, Memory and Manipulation
The allegations suggested information-gathering and criminal process were being used in a politically charged way against a prominent critic.
Independently corroborated by5 independent news desks
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- Motion to Dismiss Filed in Comey Case — Lawyers for former FBI director James Comey filed a motion to dismiss a criminal case against him in federal court in North Carolina.
- Trump Admin Directed Law Enforcement in Comey Probe — The Trump administration directed Secret Service agents to surveil James Comey's phone following his Instagram post that led to his indictment.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 80 – 2026-07-25–2026-07-31
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Jul 15, 2026 Todd Blanche withheld Epstein-related documents despite court pressure and transparency demands Tier 1 · Primary Information, Memory and Manipulation
The continued withholding limited public access to records in a high-profile case and raised concerns about selective secrecy at the Justice Department.
Independently corroborated by2 independent news desks
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- Blanche accused of withholding additional Epstein-related information — Todd Blanche is accused of illegally withholding various categories of information related to Jeffrey Epstein.
- Todd Blanche accused of withholding Epstein-related documents — Acting U.S.
- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche withholds documents despite court ruling — Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is under scrutiny for failing to release documents required under the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 78 – 2026-07-11–2026-07-17
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Jul 7, 2026 Amanda McGonigle sued the Secret Service and White House officials over exclusion from public events Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The suit asked courts to review alleged viewpoint-based exclusion from official events and protect equal access to public political space.
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- Complaint filed — McGonigle v. Curran — On July 7, 2026, Amanda McGonigle filed a complaint in the U.S.
- Instagram Creator Sues JD Vance and Secret Service — Amanda McGonigle, the creator behind the Instagram account @CatsOnACouch, filed a lawsuit against JD Vance and the US Secret Service in the US district court in Maine.
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Week 77 – 2026-07-04–2026-07-10
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Jul 6, 2026 David Streever filed a lawsuit alleging ICE retaliated against his protected speech Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The suit asked the courts to check alleged executive retaliation and protect criticism of a federal agency.
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- Complaint filed — Streever v. Mullin — On July 6, 2026, David Streever, represented by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE), filed a complaint in the U.S.
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Week 77 – 2026-07-04–2026-07-10
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Mar 24, 2026 The Justice Department admitted in court that it had no evidence of misconduct by Jerome Powell Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The admission undercut a high-profile investigation and raised concerns about politically driven use of prosecutorial machinery.
Independently corroborated by3 independent news desks
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- DOJ Lacks Evidence Against Jerome Powell — On March 24, 2026, it was reported that a deputy to U.S.
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Week 62 – 2026-03-21–2026-03-27
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Mar 16, 2026 President Trump made false and racist claims about Representative Ilhan Omar and suggested his anti-fraud task force investigate her Corroborated Information, Memory and Manipulation
The remarks spread falsehoods about an elected official and used public rhetoric to stigmatize dissent and minority representation.
Independently corroborated by4 independent news desks
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- Trump Launches Racist Tirade Against Ilhan Omar — In the Oval Office, President Trump made derogatory remarks about Somalia and falsely accused Rep.
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Week 61 – 2026-03-14–2026-03-20
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Mar 13, 2026 ICE agents testified in court about daily arrest quotas and use of the Elite targeting app Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The testimony exposed internal enforcement practices that contradicted prior official claims and raised rule-of-law concerns.
Independently corroborated by2 independent news desks
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- ICE agents reveal daily arrest quotas and surveillance app in court testimony — In a federal lawsuit in Oregon, ICE agents testified under oath about the use of a custom-made app called Elite to identify neighborhoods and individuals for targeting, and the existence of daily arrest quotas.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 60 – 2026-03-07–2026-03-13
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Feb 28, 2026 President Trump ordered federal agencies to stop using Anthropic technology and cut related contracts Corroborated Power and Authority
The order used executive and national security power to punish a private firm over an ethics dispute, testing limits on coercive state leverage over private actors.
Independently corroborated by9 independent news desks
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- Trump orders US agencies to stop use of Anthropic technology — On February 27, 2026, Donald Trump directed all federal agencies to immediately cease using technology from Anthropic, an AI company, due to a dispute over AI safety guidelines.
- Trump Administration Cuts Off Anthropic from Government Contracts — The Trump administration has ordered the cessation of all government contracts with AI company Anthropic, citing national security concerns.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 59 – 2026-02-28–2026-03-06
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Feb 26, 2026 Columbia student Elmina Aghayeva was detained by ICE and later released after political intervention Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The detention and release highlighted the fragility of student visa rights and the use of immigration power against campus-linked individuals.
Independently corroborated by3 independent news desks
BBC · The Hill · ProPublica
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- Columbia student released after detention by ICE — Columbia University student Elmina Aghayeva was released after being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
- DHS Agents Arrest Columbia Student — On February 26, 2026, DHS agents arrested Columbia University student Ellie Aghayeva after falsely claiming to be police searching for a missing child.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 58 – 2026-02-21–2026-02-27
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Feb 23, 2026 The Department of Justice withheld, reviewed, restored, or was accused of omitting Epstein-related records involving Donald Trump and other figures Tier 1 · Primary Information, Memory and Manipulation
The shifting handling of the files raised sustained concerns that politically sensitive records were being selectively hidden or managed.
Independently corroborated by6 independent news desks
Associated Press · NPR · PBS · BBC · New York Post · The Washington Times
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- DOJ Withholding Epstein Files Related to Trump — An NPR investigation has revealed that the Department of Justice (DOJ) is withholding certain files related to allegations that former President Trump sexually abused a minor, as part of the Epstein case.
- DOJ Withholds Documents Related to Trump and Epstein Allegations — NPR reported that the Department of Justice has withheld documents related to allegations involving Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein.
- DOJ Document Review on Epstein Investigation — The Department of Justice announced a review of documents released in connection with the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
Traits
Chaos is used as a strategy to fragment focus and disable accountabilityCrimes committed by elite donors or allies are concealed, not prosecutedGovernment archives are sealed, sanitized, or destroyedInvestigations into corruption are blocked, buried, or retaliated againstLaw is a weapon of the state, not a limit on its powerTransparency laws are weakened or unenforced
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 58 – 2026-02-21–2026-02-27
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Feb 19, 2026 The White House authorized ICE to detain refugees for aggressive rescreening Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The memo expanded executive detention power over legally admitted refugees and threatened due process and settled legal status.
Independently corroborated by1 independent news desk
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- White House grants ICE power to detain refugees for aggressive ‘rescreening’ — The Trump administration has issued a new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) memo allowing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain legal refugees in the United States indefinitely for aggressive
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 57 – 2026-02-14–2026-02-20
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Feb 10, 2026 The FBI raided the Fulton County election office and seized hundreds of boxes of election materials Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The raid raised concerns that law enforcement was being used to revisit debunked election claims and pressure local election administration.
Independently corroborated by3 independent news desks
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- FBI raid on Fulton County election office based on debunked claims — On January 28, 2026, the FBI raided the Fulton County election office in Georgia, seizing nearly 700 boxes of election materials.
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Week 56 – 2026-02-07–2026-02-13
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Jan 31, 2026 Federal agents arrested Don Lemon, Georgia Fort, and other protest participants tied to a Minneapolis church protest Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The arrests raised First Amendment concerns by using criminal process against journalists and demonstrators covering or joining dissent.
Independently corroborated by4 independent news desks
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- Don Lemon Arrested and Charged with Civil Rights Crimes — Former CNN anchor Don Lemon was arrested and charged by the Department of Justice with civil rights crimes for allegedly interfering with religious freedom during a protest at a church in Minnesota.
- Don Lemon Arrested for Violating FACE Act — Federal agents arrested independent journalist Don Lemon in Minneapolis, charging him with violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act and conspiring to hurt the exercise of rights.
- Georgia Fort Arrested Alongside Don Lemon — Federal agents also arrested independent journalist Georgia Fort and two protest participants, Trahern Jeen Crews and Jamael Lydell Lundy, during the same incident in Minneapolis.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 55 – 2026-01-31–2026-02-06
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Jan 30, 2026 Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard was redirected to investigate 2020 election fraud claims Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The reassignment suggested executive use of intelligence resources for a politically charged election narrative rather than ordinary security work.
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- Gabbard Redirected to Investigate Election Fraud Claims — Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has reportedly been reassigned from national security intelligence to investigate claims regarding election fraud related to the 2020 presidential election.
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Week 54 – 2026-01-24–2026-01-30
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Jan 12, 2026 Federal agents left the Renee Good shooting scene and withheld body-camera evidence Corroborated Information, Memory and Manipulation
The handling of evidence raised concerns that official records were being controlled in ways that could frustrate accountability.
Independently corroborated by2 independent news desks
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- Federal Government Alters Crime Scene After Good's Shooting — After the shooting of Renee Good, federal agents, including the shooter, left the scene, potentially altering the crime scene.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 52 – 2026-01-10–2026-01-16
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Jan 10, 2026 The FBI took over the Renee Good shooting investigation and excluded state investigators Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The takeover limited local accountability for federal force and narrowed independent review of a killing that triggered public protest.
Independently corroborated by5 independent news desks
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- FBI limits cooperation with local law enforcement in ICE shooting case — Following the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by ICE agent Jonathan E.
- FBI takes over investigation of Minneapolis ICE shooting — The FBI has taken over the investigation into the shooting death of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, removing the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) from the case.
- FBI Takes Over Investigation into ICE Shooting in Minneapolis — The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has taken over the investigation into the shooting death of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.
Traits
Dissent is reframed as disorder, treason, or terrorismGovernment archives are sealed, sanitized, or destroyedInvestigations into corruption are blocked, buried, or retaliated againstLaw is a weapon of the state, not a limit on its powerSurveillance of ordinary citizens increases; elite crimes remain opaque
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 52 – 2026-01-10–2026-01-16
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Jan 9, 2026 The Trump administration spread falsehoods after the Renee Good shooting Corroborated Information, Memory and Manipulation
Coordinated misleading claims by senior officials distorted the public record around a federal killing and weakened informed democratic debate.
Independently corroborated by5 independent news desks
USA Today · PBS · The Atlantic · ProPublica · New York Post
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- Trump Administration Spreads Falsehoods After ICE Shooting — Following the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, the Trump administration disseminated misleading information about the incident.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 51 – 2026-01-03–2026-01-09
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Jan 8, 2026 The Department of Homeland Security claimed Renee Good had tried to run over officers and labeled the incident domestic terrorism Corroborated Information, Memory and Manipulation
The statement sought to fix a contested narrative before full evidence release, affecting public trust and accountability.
Independently corroborated by3 independent news desks
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- DHS Issues Statement Justifying Shooting of Renee Nicole Good — The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a statement claiming that ICE officers were conducting targeted operations when Renee Nicole Good allegedly attempted to run over officers with her vehicle, labeling
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Week 51 – 2026-01-03–2026-01-09
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Jan 7, 2026 An ICE agent fatally shot Renee Nicole Good during a Minneapolis immigration operation Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The killing raised major civil-rights concerns about lethal force, immigrant-targeted policing, and accountability for federal agents.
Independently corroborated by8 independent news desks
CNN · BBC · NBC News · PBS · New York Post · ProPublica · The Atlantic · The Washington Times
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- Fatal ICE Shooting in Minnesota Sparks Outrage — A 37-year-old woman was fatally shot by an ICE agent during an immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- Federal Agent Shoots and Kills Woman in Minneapolis — On January 7, 2026, a federal immigration agent shot and killed Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old woman, in Minneapolis.
- ICE agent fatally shoots Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis — On January 7, 2026, Renee Nicole Good, a U.S.
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Week 51 – 2026-01-03–2026-01-09
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Jan 6, 2026 The Department of Justice revealed in court filings that it had released less than 1% of the Epstein files Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The disclosure showed continued noncompliance with a transparency law and deepened concerns about executive resistance to mandated disclosure.
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- DOJ Releases Less Than 1% of Epstein Files — A court filing has revealed that the U.S.
- Trump Administration Fails to Release Epstein Files — The Trump administration did not comply with a congressional requirement to release the Epstein files, having released less than 1% of the documents by the deadline, which was more than two weeks past due.
- DOJ Delays Release of Epstein Files — The Department of Justice has disclosed that it is still reviewing millions of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, with less than 1% released so far.
Traits
Chaos is used as a strategy to fragment focus and disable accountabilityInvestigations into corruption are blocked, buried, or retaliated againstLaw is a weapon of the state, not a limit on its powerSurveillance of ordinary citizens increases; elite crimes remain opaqueTransparency laws are weakened or unenforced
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 51 – 2026-01-03–2026-01-09
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Dec 30, 2025 USCIS issued guidance seeking 100 to 200 denaturalization case referrals per month Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The guidance expanded the state's capacity to strip citizenship, increasing insecurity for naturalized Americans and widening executive leverage over legal status.
Independently corroborated by2 independent news desks
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- USCIS Guidance on Denaturalization Cases — New guidance issued to USCIS field offices instructs them to supply the Office of Immigration Litigation with 100-200 denaturalization cases per month during the 2026 fiscal year.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 50 – 2025-12-27–2026-01-02
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Dec 20, 2025 The Justice Department released only part of the Epstein files with heavy redactions and missed the legal deadline Corroborated Information, Memory and Manipulation
The partial release weakened transparency and accountability by withholding legally required records in a matter involving powerful figures.
Independently corroborated by6 independent news desks
BBC · PBS · NBC News · NPR · New York Post · The Atlantic
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
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- Justice Department Releases Epstein Files Including Photos of Bill Clinton — The Justice Department released a set of files, including photographs of former President Bill Clinton with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, as part of a congressionally ordered release.
- Justice Department's Partial Release of Epstein Files — On December 20, 2025, the Justice Department released a partial set of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, missing a legally mandated deadline to release all documents.
- Limited Release of Epstein Files by Trump Justice Department — The Trump justice department released a limited and heavily redacted set of Jeffrey Epstein files, which has led to significant backlash and legal threats.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 49 – 2025-12-20–2025-12-26
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Dec 15, 2025 President Trump signed an executive order designating illicit fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The order expanded national-security tools into domestic drug enforcement, widening executive reach and normalizing emergency-style powers.
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- Trump signs executive order designating fentanyl as a "weapon of mass destruction" — On December 15, 2025, former President Trump signed an executive order that designates illicit fentanyl and its precursor chemicals as "weapons of mass destruction" (WMD).
- Executive Order Designating Fentanyl as a Weapon of Mass Destruction — On December 15, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order designating illicit fentanyl and its core precursor chemicals as Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD).
- Trump Signs Executive Order Designating Fentanyl as a Weapon of Mass Destruction — Trump signed an executive order designating fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction, directing the DOJ to investigate trafficking groups and the Defense Department to assess military involvement in combating the threat.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 48 – 2025-12-13–2025-12-19
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Dec 3, 2025 The Trump administration halted immigration applications from 19 countries and ordered reviews of previously approved cases Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The policy made immigration benefits for whole national groups contingent on renewed executive review, deepening unequal access to status and protection.
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- Trump administration halts immigration applications from 19 countries — The Trump administration has announced a halt on immigration applications from 19 countries already under US travel restrictions.
- Trump Targets Immigration from 19 Countries — The Trump administration announced a pause on all immigration applications from 19 countries, halting the processing of green cards and citizenship applications.
- Heightened scrutiny of migrants from 19 countries — The USCIS memo, following President Trump's directive, imposes a pause on various immigration benefits for citizens or nationals of 19 countries deemed "high-risk." This includes work authorizations, green cards
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 46 – 2025-11-29–2025-12-05
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Nov 29, 2025 The FBI opened a counterterrorism investigation into lawmakers who urged service members to refuse unlawful orders Corroborated Information, Memory and Manipulation
The investigation risked turning dissent about illegal orders into a security matter, which could chill speech and narrow space for lawful criticism.
Independently corroborated by5 independent news desks
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- FBI opens investigation into lawmakers' video — The FBI's counterterrorism division has opened an investigation into six lawmakers who released a video encouraging service members to refuse unlawful orders.
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Week 46 – 2025-11-29–2025-12-05
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