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Trait 24
Executive power operates without effective oversight 6Transparency laws are weakened or unenforced 5Chaos is used as a strategy to fragment focus and disable accountability 4Citizenship is stratified by wealth, ideology, and heritage 4Federal power is weaponized against disfavored states or localities 3Civil service roles are politicized or privatized 2Crony capitalism becomes indistinguishable from governance 2Dissenters are labeled unpatriotic, subversive, or corrupt 2Emergency powers are normalized and permanent 2Independent media is starved while state-aligned outlets thrive 2Memory is curated by power—what cannot be controlled is erased 2Protest rights are abridged through zoning, permits, or security claims 2Administrative agencies are deregulated or captured by private interests 1Entire industries are shielded from accountability through lobbying power 1Journalists investigating the elite are surveilled or smeared 1Judicial independence is eroded through politicized appointments 1Law is a weapon of the state, not a limit on its power 1Policy outcomes are driven by elite lobbying and financial contributions 1Political appointments are awarded based on loyalty and wealth 1State power is outsourced to unaccountable private contractors 1Tax codes are engineered to favor capital, not labor 1Universities are pressured to suppress dissent or lose funding 1Voter suppression is rationalized as election integrity 1Wealth buys not only speech, but law 1
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Attack target 31
Rule of Law 16The Information Environment 10Immigrants & Refugees 9Separation of Powers 8Minorities 6Truth 6Public Health 5The Economy 5Congress 4Diplomacy 4The Justice Department 4The Press 4Global Democracy 3The Presidency 3Transparency 3Education 2Elections 2Low-Income Americans 2Peace 2Public Service 2The Civil Service 2The Courts 2The Environment 2Law Enforcement 1Public Norms & Decency 1The Constitution 1The Military 1The Sick & Vulnerable 1Trade 1Voting Rights 1Women 1
Tier 1 carried by a primary record
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Mar 13, 2026 The FBI investigated the Old Dominion University shooting as terrorism Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The case highlighted the state's role in responding to violence that threatened safety and normal civic life at an educational institution.
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- FBI Investigates Virginia University Shooting as Terrorism — The FBI is investigating a fatal shooting at Old Dominion University in Virginia as an act of terrorism.
Attacks
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 60 – 2026-03-07–2026-03-13
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Mar 13, 2026 Senator Tim Sheehy was reported to have physically confronted a protester during a Senate hearing Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The incident raised concerns about how elected officials treated dissent in a formal public forum.
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- Senator Tim Sheehy Involved in Controversial Incident — Senator Tim Sheehy (R-MT) faced backlash after physically confronting a protester during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, resulting in the protester's arm breaking.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 60 – 2026-03-07–2026-03-13
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Mar 13, 2026 The EPA published notice of available environmental impact statements Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure
The notice supported public visibility into major infrastructure and development reviews that affect communities and markets.
Primary sourceA record that carries the claim alone
Supporting reports
- Environmental Impact Statements Notice by EPA — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a notice of availability for Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) received between March 2 and March 9, 2026.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 60 – 2026-03-07–2026-03-13
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Mar 13, 2026 The EPA added the Gelman Sciences site to the National Priorities List Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure
The listing prioritized federal cleanup attention for a hazardous site, directing public resources toward environmental remediation.
Primary sourceA record that carries the claim alone
Supporting reports
- EPA Adds Gelman Sciences Inc. to National Priorities List — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has added the Gelman Sciences Inc.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 60 – 2026-03-07–2026-03-13
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Mar 13, 2026 The EPA renewed the Environmental Financial Advisory Board charter Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure
The renewal preserved a formal channel for advising on how environmental protection is financed.
Primary sourceA record that carries the claim alone
Supporting reports
- EPA Renews EFAB Charter for Two Years — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has renewed the charter for the Environmental Financial Advisory Board (EFAB) for an additional two years under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA).
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 60 – 2026-03-07–2026-03-13
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Mar 13, 2026 The FDA approved EYLEA HD through a rare pediatric disease priority review voucher Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure
The approval reflected how federal incentives shape pharmaceutical development and market access for specialized treatments.
Primary sourceA record that carries the claim alone
Supporting reports
- FDA Approves EYLEA HD Using Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the approval of EYLEA HD (aflibercept) through the redemption of a Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 60 – 2026-03-07–2026-03-13
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Mar 13, 2026 The FDA issued guidance on weight-loss medical devices Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure
The guidance set regulatory expectations in a growing health market, affecting product approval and consumer protection.
Primary sourceA record that carries the claim alone
Supporting reports
- FDA Issues Guidance on Weight Loss Medical Devices — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the availability of final guidance for medical devices with indications associated with weight loss.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 60 – 2026-03-07–2026-03-13
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Mar 13, 2026 The FDA sought comments on animal food and egg standards and investigational new drug application requirements Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure
The notices concerned federal rulemaking inputs that shape food safety and drug development oversight.
Primary sourceA record that carries the claim alone
Supporting reports
- FDA Seeks Comments on Animal Food and Egg Regulatory Program Standards — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a proposed collection of information related to the Animal Food and Egg Regulatory Program Standards (ERPS) and is seeking public comments by April 13, 2026.
- FDA Seeks Public Comment on Investigational New Drug Application Requirements — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a public comment period for proposed information collection related to investigational new drug applications.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 60 – 2026-03-07–2026-03-13
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Mar 13, 2026 The FDA submitted a mammography standards information collection for OMB review Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure
The filing supported a regulatory framework for screening quality, affecting public health infrastructure and compliance costs.
Primary sourceA record that carries the claim alone
Supporting reports
- FDA Submits Mammography Standards Information Collection for OMB Review — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has submitted a proposed information collection related to the Mammography Quality Standards Act to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 60 – 2026-03-07–2026-03-13
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Mar 13, 2026 Federal procurement agencies issued rules and guidance adjusting trade agreement thresholds in the Federal Acquisition Regulation Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure
The changes updated how international trade rules apply to federal contracts, affecting procurement markets and competition.
Primary sourceA record that carries the claim alone
Supporting reports
- Federal Acquisition Regulation Amendment on Trade Agreements Thresholds — The Federal Procurement Policy Office, Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and NASA issued a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
- Federal Acquisition Regulation Circular 2026-01 Issued — The Federal Procurement Policy Office, Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and NASA issued Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01.
- Federal Acquisition Regulation: Trade Agreements Thresholds — The Federal Procurement Policy Office, Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and NASA issued a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation to update trade agreements thresholds.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 60 – 2026-03-07–2026-03-13
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Mar 13, 2026 The DEA announced five controlled-substance import or manufacturing registration applications Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure
The notices reflected ongoing federal gatekeeping over research and pharmaceutical supply chains involving controlled substances.
Primary sourceA record that carries the claim alone
Supporting reports
- Lonza Tampa, LLC Applies for Controlled Substances Importer Registration — The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced that Lonza Tampa, LLC has applied to be registered as an importer of the controlled substance Psilocybin.
- Patheon API Services Inc applies for bulk manufacturing registration of controlled substances — The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced that Patheon API Services Inc.
- Pisgah Laboratories Inc Applies for Bulk Manufacturer Registration — Pisgah Laboratories Inc has applied to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to be registered as a bulk manufacturer of several controlled substances, including Schedule I and II drugs such as Psilocybin and Cocaine.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 60 – 2026-03-07–2026-03-13
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Mar 13, 2026 A Texas jury found nine anti-ICE protesters guilty on terrorism-support and related charges Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The verdict showed anti-terror law being applied in a protest context, with implications for how institutions treat dissent.
Independently corroborated by2 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- Texas protesters found guilty of terrorism support — In Texas, nine anti-ICE protesters were found guilty of providing support for terrorism and other charges, marking a significant case regarding the use of anti-terrorism statutes against leftwing protesters.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 60 – 2026-03-07–2026-03-13
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Mar 13, 2026 Judge Davila ruled that Acting CFPB Director Russell Vought had unlawfully tried to shut down CFPB funding Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The decision protected Congress's funding design for the bureau and blocked an executive effort to disable an agency through reinterpretation.
Primary sourceA record that carries the claim alone
Supporting reports
- Rise Economy v. Vought (N.D. Cal) 5:25-cv-10481 — Judge Davila granted Plaintiffs' motion for summary judgment, holding that Acting CFPB Director Russell Vought acted arbitrarily, capriciously, and contrary to… — Judge Davila granted Plaintiffs' motion for summary judgment, holding that Acting CFPB Director Russell Vought acted arbitrarily, capriciously, and contrary to law by adopting a November 2025 OLC memo interpreting 12
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 60 – 2026-03-07–2026-03-13
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Mar 13, 2026 SEIU and airport workers sued CBP over revocation of airport access seals for immigrant workers Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The case challenged an abrupt policy reinterpretation that affected jobs and due process for authorized workers.
Primary sourceA record that carries the claim alone
Supporting reports
- Service Employees International Union v. Scott (D. Mass.) 1:26-cv-11251 — Case filed — Case filed Since February 2025, U.S.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 60 – 2026-03-07–2026-03-13
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Mar 13, 2026 Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized CNN and suggested the network would improve under new ownership Corroborated Information, Memory and Manipulation
The comment implied a preference for media outcomes tied to ownership changes, raising concerns about pressure on press independence.
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- Hegseth Criticizes CNN Over Iran Reporting — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized CNN for its reporting on the Iran war, suggesting that the network would improve under new ownership by David Ellison, whose company is acquiring Warner Bros.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 60 – 2026-03-07–2026-03-13
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Mar 13, 2026 EPA officials met with Bayer executives before the administration backed Bayer in Supreme Court litigation Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The meeting raised concerns that executive power and legal positioning were being shaped by private corporate access rather than neutral regulation.
Primary sourceA record that carries the claim alone
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
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- EPA Chief Met with Bayer CEO Over Supreme Court Fight — On June 17, 2025, top officials from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) met with Bayer CEO Bill Anderson and other executives to discuss litigation issues, including a Supreme Court case concerning Bayer's
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 60 – 2026-03-07–2026-03-13
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Mar 13, 2026 President Trump issued an order adjusting delegations under the Defense Production Act Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The order streamlined delegated emergency authorities over defense resources, reinforcing executive control over national preparedness decisions.
Primary sourceA record that carries the claim alone
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- Executive Order Adjusting Delegations Under the Defense Production Act — On March 13, 2026, President Donald Trump issued an executive order amending Executive Order 13603, which pertains to National Defense Resources Preparedness.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 60 – 2026-03-07–2026-03-13
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Mar 12, 2026 The FBI led investigations into the Michigan synagogue attack as targeted violence against the Jewish community Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The response addressed a violent threat to religious freedom and community safety for a minority group.
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- Terrorist attack on Temple Israel synagogue in Michigan — On March 12, 2026, Ayman Ghazali, a Lebanese American, drove his truck into the Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, and allegedly shot himself after being confronted by security.
- FBI leads investigation into Michigan synagogue attack — The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is leading an investigation into an attack on Temple Israel, a large Reform synagogue in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan.
- FBI Treats Michigan Synagogue Incident as Targeted Act — On March 12, 2026, a man identified as Ayman Mohamad Ghazali rammed his vehicle into Temple Israel, a synagogue in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan.
Attacks
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Week 60 – 2026-03-07–2026-03-13
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Mar 12, 2026 The EPA denied six petitions seeking objections to state air permits Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure
The denials left contested industrial permits in place and reflected how federal regulators can narrow environmental challenges.
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- EPA Denies Petition Against Laramie Energy Permit — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final order denying a petition from the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) to object to a Clean Air Act operating permit for Laramie Energy, LLC's Conn Creek
- EPA Denies Petition Against New Jersey Operating Permit — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator issued a final order on February 3, 2026, denying a petition from Bill Wolfe.
- EPA Denies Petition to Object to Colorado Operating Permit — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) denied a petition from the Center for Biological Diversity requesting objection to a Clean Air Act operating permit issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health and
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 60 – 2026-03-07–2026-03-13
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Mar 12, 2026 The EPA announced a proposed consent decree over delayed action on San Joaquin Valley air standards Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure
The decree set a deadline for overdue regulatory action, using litigation to force agency movement on air quality obligations.
Primary sourceA record that carries the claim alone
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- EPA Proposed Consent Decree in Clean Air Act Citizen Suit — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposed consent decree to resolve a lawsuit alleging failure to determine if the San Joaquin Valley met the 2006 PM2.5 air quality standards.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 60 – 2026-03-07–2026-03-13
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Mar 12, 2026 The EPA sought comments on renewing the Underground Storage Tank Finder application Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure
The renewal supported a public data tool that helps track environmental risks tied to fuel storage infrastructure.
Primary sourceA record that carries the claim alone
Supporting reports
- EPA Seeks Comments on Underground Storage Tank Finder Application Renewal — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a notice seeking public comments on the proposed renewal of the Underground Storage Tank Finder Application.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 60 – 2026-03-07–2026-03-13
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Mar 12, 2026 The FCC announced a matching program with HUD for Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity Program eligibility Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure
The program used interagency data to police eligibility for communications benefits, affecting access to subsidized connectivity.
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- FCC Announces New Matching Program for Lifeline and ACP — The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced a new computer matching program with the U.S.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 60 – 2026-03-07–2026-03-13
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Mar 12, 2026 The FCC sought comments on telecommunications reporting worksheets Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure
The notice concerned reporting burdens and data collection rules that shape telecom regulation and funding systems.
Primary sourceA record that carries the claim alone
Supporting reports
- FCC Seeks Comments on Information Collection — The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a notice inviting public comments on its information collection practices under the Paperwork Reduction Act.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 60 – 2026-03-07–2026-03-13
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Mar 12, 2026 The FDA withdrew approval of 15 abbreviated new drug applications Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure
The withdrawals changed the generic drug market and clarified regulatory status for products no longer sold.
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- FDA Withdraws Approval of 15 Abbreviated New Drug Applications — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the withdrawal of approval for 15 abbreviated new drug applications (ANDAs) from multiple applicants, effective April 13, 2026.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 60 – 2026-03-07–2026-03-13
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Mar 12, 2026 Pentagon officials reported that the Iran war had consumed billions in munitions and total costs Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure
The spending figures showed how war rapidly redirects public resources and can affect readiness and domestic budget tradeoffs.
Primary sourceA record that carries the claim alone
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
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- Pentagon reports high costs of military operations — Pentagon officials informed Congress that the military has expended $5.6 billion worth of munitions in the first two days of the war against Iran, with total costs exceeding $11.3 billion in the first six days.
- U.S. Military Depletes Munitions Stockpiles in Iran Conflict — Pentagon officials informed Congress that the military has expended $5.6 billion worth of munitions in the first two days of the war against Iran, with total costs exceeding $11.3 billion in the first six days, raising
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Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 60 – 2026-03-07–2026-03-13
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