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Trait 9
Police and military are aligned with elite preservation, not public defense 3Protest rights are abridged through zoning, permits, or security claims 3Chaos is used as a strategy to fragment focus and disable accountability 2Government archives are sealed, sanitized, or destroyed 2Public funds are used for personal glorification and symbolic dominance 2Transparency laws are weakened or unenforced 2Citizenship is stratified by wealth, ideology, and heritage 1Civil service roles are politicized or privatized 1Law is a weapon of the state, not a limit on its power 1
Category 5
Attack target 24
Rule of Law 10Congress 5Public Service 5The Justice Department 4Immigrants & Refugees 3Separation of Powers 3Elections 2Minorities 2Peace 2The Civil Service 2Transparency 2Truth 2Women 2Children 1Culture & the Arts 1Global Democracy 1LGBTQ People 1Low-Income Americans 1The Courts 1The Economy 1The Information Environment 1The Intelligence Community 1The Presidency 1The Press 1
Tier 1 carried by a primary record
Corroborated 2+ independent news desks
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Jan 2, 2026 The FBI announced it had thwarted a planned New Year's Eve attack in North Carolina Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The case involved a plot targeting Jews, Christians, and LGBTQ+ people, underscoring the state's role in protecting vulnerable groups from political violence.
Independently corroborated by3 independent news desks
ABC7 Chicago · PBS · CBS News
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- FBI Thwarts Planned New Year’s Eve Terrorist Attack in North Carolina — The FBI announced it had thwarted a planned New Year’s Eve terrorist attack in North Carolina, arresting 18-year-old Christian Sturdivant of Mint Hill.
Attacks
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 50 – 2025-12-27–2026-01-02
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Jan 2, 2026 North Carolina voting rights activists planned a Long March against gerrymandering Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent
The planned march challenged racial disenfranchisement and used public protest to demand fair representation.
Independently corroborated by2 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- Long March Against Gerrymandering — A Long March is planned from February 11-14, 2026, to protest against the disenfranchisement of Black voters in North Carolina due to recent gerrymandering.
Attacks
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 50 – 2025-12-27–2026-01-02
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Jan 2, 2026 The Environmental Protection Agency approved Colorado air plan revisions, delegated NESHAP authority to Oklahoma, revised the taconite plan, and revoked a 2024 source reclassification rule Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure
The package changed how air pollution rules are allocated and enforced across states and industries, affecting both local control and compliance burdens.
Primary sourceA record that carries the claim alone
Supporting reports
- EPA Approves Revisions to Colorado Air Plan — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved revisions to the Colorado State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
- EPA Delegates NESHAP Authority to Oklahoma — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a rule delegating authority to the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) to implement and enforce certain National Emission Standards for Hazardous
- EPA Finalizes Revisions to Taconite Federal Implementation Plan — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized revisions to the Taconite Federal Implementation Plan, setting new nitrogen oxide (NOx) and sulfur dioxide (SO2) emission limits for five taconite facilities in
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 50 – 2025-12-27–2026-01-02
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Jan 2, 2026 The Food and Drug Administration revoked two COVID-19 test authorizations and barred generic approval for MYSOLINE suspension after finding it was withdrawn for safety reasons Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure
The actions removed products from the regulatory pathway in the name of safety, shaping access to diagnostics and medicines.
Primary sourceA record that carries the claim alone
Supporting reports
- FDA Revokes Emergency Use Authorizations for Two COVID-19 Tests — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has revoked the Emergency Use Authorizations (EUAs) for Pfizer Inc.'s Lucira by Pfizer COVID-19 & Flu Test and Lucira by Pfizer COVID-19 & Flu Home Test.
- FDA Withdraws MYSOLINE Suspension for Safety Reasons — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has determined that MYSOLINE (primidone) suspension, 250 mg/5 mL, was withdrawn from sale due to safety concerns, specifically potential microbial contamination.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 50 – 2025-12-27–2026-01-02
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Jan 2, 2026 The General Services Administration updated mileage reimbursement rates and raised the minimal value threshold for foreign gifts Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure
The updates changed routine federal compensation and ethics administration rules that structure everyday government operations.
Primary sourceA record that carries the claim alone
Supporting reports
- General Services Administration Updates Mileage Reimbursement Rates — The General Services Administration (GSA) has updated the mileage reimbursement rates for privately owned vehicles (POV) for calendar year 2026.
- Revision to Foreign Gifts and Decorations Minimal Value — The General Services Administration (GSA) has redefined the minimal value of foreign gifts and decorations to $525.00, effective January 1, 2026, reflecting an 8.99% increase in the Consumer Price Index over the past
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 50 – 2025-12-27–2026-01-02
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Jan 2, 2026 The Transportation Security Administration revised its pipeline security information collection Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure
The revision strengthened the reporting framework used to oversee cybersecurity and security practices in critical energy infrastructure.
Primary sourceA record that carries the claim alone
Supporting reports
- TSA Revises Pipeline Security Information Collection — The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced a revision of its information collection activity related to pipeline security.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 50 – 2025-12-27–2026-01-02
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Jan 2, 2026 The Environmental Protection Agency renewed the Local Government Advisory Committee charter and sought nominations for its small communities subcommittee Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The renewal preserved a formal channel for local governments to advise a federal agency, supporting representation in administrative policymaking.
Primary sourceA record that carries the claim alone
Supporting reports
- EPA Renews LGAC Charter and Seeks Member Nominations — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has renewed the charter of the Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC) for two years under the Federal Advisory Committee Act.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 50 – 2025-12-27–2026-01-02
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Jan 2, 2026 Tennessee House Republicans expelled Justin Pearson and Justin Jones after their gun policy protest Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The expulsions showed legislative discipline being used against floor protest, raising questions about representation and internal democratic tolerance.
Independently corroborated by3 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- Tennessee State Democrats Expelled for Gun Policy Protest — Tennessee state representatives Justin Pearson and Justin Jones were expelled from the state legislature after leading a protest on the house floor calling for stronger gun policy.
Attacks
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 50 – 2025-12-27–2026-01-02
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Jan 2, 2026 A federal judge ruled that Brian Cole Jr. must remain in jail before trial Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The detention ruling reflected the judiciary's role in balancing due process with public safety in a high-profile political violence case.
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- DC pipe bomb suspect must remain in jail before trial, judge rules — A federal magistrate judge has ruled that Brian Cole Jr., accused of planting pipe bombs outside the Democratic and Republican headquarters on January 5, 2021, must remain in custody while awaiting trial.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 50 – 2025-12-27–2026-01-02
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Jan 2, 2026 The court in American Federation of Government Employees v. Office of Management and Budget granted the government's motion to dismiss the appeal Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The order marked a concrete litigation step in a challenge involving federal administrative action and judicial review.
Primary sourceA record that carries the claim alone
Supporting reports
- American Federation of Government Employees v. Office of Management and Budget (N.D. Cal.) 3:25-cv-08302 — The court granted the government's motion to dismiss the appeal. — The court granted the government's motion to dismiss the appeal.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 50 – 2025-12-27–2026-01-02
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Jan 2, 2026 The parties in American Oversight v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security filed a joint status report on progress responding to FOIA requests Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The filing documented court-supervised agency compliance efforts in a records dispute, reinforcing procedural accountability.
Primary sourceA record that carries the claim alone
Supporting reports
- American Oversight v. U.S. Department Of Homeland Security (D.D.C.) 1:25-cv-02390 — The parties filed a joint status report in which each of the Defendants outlined their progress responding to Plaintiff's FOIA requests — The parties filed a joint status report in which each of the Defendants outlined their progress responding to Plaintiff's FOIA requests.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 50 – 2025-12-27–2026-01-02
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Jan 2, 2026 The parties in Kettlewell v. Noem voluntarily dismissed the appeal of preliminary injunction orders Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The dismissal changed the posture of an ongoing legal challenge and left the lower court's injunction-related rulings in place.
Primary sourceA record that carries the claim alone
Supporting reports
- Kettlewell v. Noem (D. Ariz.) 4:25-cv-00491 — The appeal of the Sept. 25 preliminary injunction orders was voluntarily dismissed. — The appeal of the Sept.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 50 – 2025-12-27–2026-01-02
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Jan 2, 2026 The plaintiffs in Shapiro v. Department of Agriculture appealed the district court's December 3 order to the Third Circuit Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The appeal moved an administrative dispute into a higher court, continuing institutional review of federal action.
Primary sourceA record that carries the claim alone
Supporting reports
- Shapiro v. Department of Agriculture (M.D. Pa.) 1:25-cv-00998 — Plaintiffs appealed the Court's Dec. 3, order to the Third Circuit. — Plaintiffs appealed the Court's Dec.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 50 – 2025-12-27–2026-01-02
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Jan 2, 2026 The defendants in State of California v. United States Department of Transportation appealed to the First Circuit Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The appeal extended a federal-state legal conflict into the appellate system, showing continued judicial contest over agency authority.
Primary sourceA record that carries the claim alone
Supporting reports
- State of California v. United States Department of Transportation (D.R.I.) 1:25-cv-00208 — Defendants appealed to the First Circuit. — Defendants appealed to the First Circuit.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 50 – 2025-12-27–2026-01-02
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Jan 2, 2026 The Environmental Protection Agency published a notice of availability for environmental impact statements Tier 1 · Primary Information, Memory and Manipulation
The notice preserved public access to environmental review records, supporting informed participation in federal decision-making.
Primary sourceA record that carries the claim alone
Supporting reports
- EPA Notice of Availability of Environmental Impact Statements — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published a notice of availability for Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) received from December 19, 2025, to December 26, 2025.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 50 – 2025-12-27–2026-01-02
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Jan 2, 2026 Donald Trump shopped for luxury stone for a White House ballroom Tier 1 · Primary Information, Memory and Manipulation
The episode drew attention to symbolic use of the presidency and how official space can be shaped around personal image and display.
Independently corroborated by4 independent news desks
Reuters · CNN · The Hill · The Independent
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- Trump Shops for Luxury Stone for White House — While in South Florida, Donald Trump stopped at a shopping center to purchase marble and onyx for the White House ballroom at his own expense.
Attacks
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 50 – 2025-12-27–2026-01-02
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Jan 2, 2026 President Trump issued an executive order blocking HieFo Corporation from acquiring Emcore assets Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The order showed direct presidential intervention in a private transaction on national security grounds, reinforcing broad executive control over strategic assets.
Primary sourceA record that carries the claim alone
Independently corroborated by1 independent news desk
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- Executive Order Prohibiting HieFo Corporation's Acquisition of Emcore Assets — On January 2, 2026, President Donald Trump issued an executive order prohibiting HieFo Corporation, controlled by a Chinese citizen, from acquiring assets of Emcore Corporation due to national security concerns.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
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Jan 1, 2026 Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as mayor of New York City Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The inauguration marked a lawful transfer of local executive authority through electoral succession.
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- Zohran Mamdani Sworn in as NYC Mayor — Zohran Mamdani has been officially sworn in as the Mayor of New York City.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
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Dec 31, 2025 Mar-a-Lago staff and former employees described allegations that young spa workers were sent to Jeffrey Epstein for house calls Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The allegations pointed to possible exploitation of young women within an elite social setting, raising questions about protection and accountability.
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- Mar-a-Lago Trafficking Allegations — New reports indicate that Jeffrey Epstein was a frequent visitor at Mar-a-Lago, where young female spa workers were allegedly sent to his mansion for "house calls." Former employees described these visits as involving
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
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Dec 31, 2025 OSHA expanded or proposed expanding Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory authority and extended two information collections Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure
The actions updated the private testing and paperwork framework through which workplace and product safety rules are administered.
Primary sourceA record that carries the claim alone
Supporting reports
- DEKRA Certification Inc. Recognition Expansion by OSHA — The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has expanded the scope of recognition for DEKRA Certification Inc.
- OSHA Announces Nemko North America's Application for NRTL Expansion — The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced Nemko North America, Inc.'s application for expanding its recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL).
- OSHA Expands UL LLC's Recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory — The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has expanded the scope of recognition for UL LLC as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL).
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
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Dec 31, 2025 The Environmental Protection Agency corrected fuel regulations and extended compliance deadlines for steam electric power plants Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure
The actions adjusted the timing and clarity of environmental compliance duties for major energy and fuel sectors.
Primary sourceA record that carries the claim alone
Supporting reports
- EPA Corrects Editorial Error in Fuel Regulations — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a rule correcting an editorial error in Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1090.
- EPA Extends Compliance Deadlines for Steam Electric Power Plants
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
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Dec 31, 2025 The DEA and HHS extended COVID-era telemedicine flexibilities for prescribing controlled substances through 2026 Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure
The extension preserved remote access to care while delaying a stricter in-person regulatory model for controlled medications.
Primary sourceA record that carries the claim alone
Supporting reports
- Fourth Temporary Extension of COVID-19 Telemedicine Flexibilities — The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a fourth temporary extension of telemedicine flexibilities for prescribing controlled medications.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
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Dec 31, 2025 The House Judiciary Committee heard Jack Smith's testimony and released his deposition transcript Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The testimony and transcript added oversight transparency around the prosecution of a former president and the evidence behind those cases.
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- Jack Smith testifies before House Judiciary Committee — On December 17, 2025, former special counsel Jack Smith testified before the House Judiciary Committee, asserting he had "proof beyond reasonable doubt" in the federal cases against Donald Trump.
- House Judiciary Releases Jack Smith Deposition — The House Judiciary Committee released a 255-page transcript of former Special Counsel Jack Smith's deposition regarding the prosecution of Donald Trump.
Attacks
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
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Dec 31, 2025 The U.S. Court of Appeals allowed the administration to end Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood in 22 states and Washington, D.C. Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The ruling let a major funding cutoff take effect, showing how appellate courts can reshape access to services through institutional review.
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- Appeals court allows defunding of Planned Parenthood in 22 states — A US appeals court has allowed the Trump administration to end Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood in 22 states and Washington DC.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
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Dec 31, 2025 The Department of Justice reviewed more than 5 million pages of Epstein-related documents and acknowledged additional undisclosed records Tier 1 · Primary Information, Memory and Manipulation
The scale and delay of the review raised accountability concerns about whether politically sensitive records were being fully and promptly disclosed.
Independently corroborated by4 independent news desks
The New York Times · PBS · NBC News · BBC
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- US Justice Department Reviews Epstein Files — The US Justice Department is reviewing over 5 million pages of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, significantly more than earlier estimates.
- DOJ Reviews 5.2 Million Epstein Documents — The Department of Justice is reviewing approximately 5.2 million pages of documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
- DOJ Acknowledges Additional Epstein Documents — The Department of Justice has confirmed the existence of approximately five million additional documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, beyond what has already been disclosed.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
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