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Flock Safety faces rising vandalism, misuse, and politics

62 clusters · 431 sources · last updated

Latest: Flock Safety surveillance network faces intense U.S. Congressional scrutiny

The backlash against Flock Safety’s AI-driven license-plate-reader (ALPR) network intensified in late summer 2026, marked by rising physical vandalism, safety concerns, and increased municipal opposition. In response to

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US Social Security: 2027 COLA and Solvency Projections

86 clusters · 171 sources · last updated

Latest: Social Security funding debate intensifies as trust fund depletion nears

The Social Security Administration is transitioning to full electronic benefit delivery by the end of 2026. The Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) trust fund faces imminent insolvency, with the 2026 Trustees Report p

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Great Lakes invasive carp barrier project

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: Great Lakes senators urge end to invasive carp barrier delays

The Brandon Road Interbasin Project, a state-federal initiative designed to prevent invasive carp from entering the Great Lakes, has faced recent administrative delays. In early September, the Trump administration lifted

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Roblox child safety investigations and lawsuits

15 clusters · 51 sources · last updated

Latest: Indonesia urges Roblox to comply with child safety regulations

The gaming platform Roblox is facing increasing legal and legislative scrutiny regarding its child safety protocols. In mid-August 2026, the U.S. Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism launched a formal inv

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DOJ leadership and independence under Attorney General Todd

81 clusters · 437 sources · last updated

Latest: Attorney General Todd Blanche faces scrutiny over political appearances

Following his August 10 swearing-in, Attorney General Todd Blanche has focused on stabilizing a Department of Justice (DOJ) workforce facing mass resignations and accusations of political targeting. In a speech to DOJ em

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US asylum reform and court surge amid fee hikes

4 clusters · 72 sources · last updated

Latest: Chicago immigration court accused of violating due process for minors

In late July 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) implemented an interim final rule allowing USCIS to refer certain affirmative asylum applications directly to immigration judges, bypassing the mandatory inter

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US Social Security legislative proposals

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated

Latest: US Senators propose bipartisan plan to prevent Social Security cuts

Legislative efforts in the United States have focused on protecting Social Security benefits through different mechanisms. Initially, Senator Bernie Sanders, along with Senators Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey, introduced

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