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Surveying Surveillance

Surveying Surveillance

The federal government is compiling a report on law enforcement’s abuse of surveillance technology. We’re pushing to ensure they don’t neglect their own offenses.

January 18, 2024 | Spurthi Kontham

Misrepresentation on the Mississippi

Misrepresentation on the Mississippi

Would this federal project really help most people in this part of Mississippi?

January 11, 2024 | Spurthi Kontham

Expedited Removal, Explained

Expedited Removal, Explained

What you need to know about immigration negotiations in the Senate

December 21, 2023 | Spurthi Kontham

Fueling the Fire

Fueling the Fire

How the Pentagon ended up buying fuel made with Russian oil, despite the myriad bans in place

December 14, 2023 | Spurthi Kontham

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  • The Bunker

    Both pro-troop and pro-taxpayer, The Bunker offers military intelligence for the rest of us. POGO’s Mark Thompson breaks down what you need to know about all things Department of Defense.

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    Easy to click and easy to follow, The Paper Trail is a curated collection of the government news you need to know.

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