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Month	Stories	All outlets
April 2026	2	4,011
May 2026	0	none collected
June 2026	0	none collected
July 2026	0	none collected
August 2026	0	1 (collection gap)
September 2026	0	1,320

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Republican67% · 2 pairs
Democrat33% · 1 pair

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Lawmakers Say Black And Brown Citizens Are At Risk As ICE Acknowledges Use Of Spyware

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has admitted to using spyware tools that have the power to intercept encrypted messages to target fentanyl traffickers, but Rep. Summer Lee is highlighting how Black and Brown citizens will be the ones at risk. In a statement from the Democratic lawmaker from Pennsylvania, she called the ICE agency out for avoiding the privacy concerns handed down by members of Congress before greenlighting what she labeled as “the invasive spyware technology inside the United States.” Lee pinpointed who she feels are the real victims of such spyware as Graphite, owned by the Israeli company Paragon Solutions — Black and brown people. “The people most at risk, including immigrants, Black and brown communities, journalists, organizers, and anyone speaking out against government abuse, deserve more than secrecy and deflection from an agency with a long record of overreach and abuse,” she wrote in a press release posted to her website. According to NPR, the agency’s acting director, Todd Lyons, sent a letter shortly before the Easter holiday confirming the group uses a number of tools to disrupt and dismantle foreign terrorist organizations, “particularly those involved in the trafficking of fentanyl.” Lyons approved the Graphite contract for Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) to use what is known as “zero click” technology to access encrypted messages on a targeted device, even if the user never clicks a link. It was Graphite that was called out in early 2025 for targeting 90 journalists and members of civil society in a number of countries. Researchers at The Citizen Lab at the University of Toronto’s Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy later revealed specific journalists and humanitarian aid providers in Italy had devices infected with the spyware in WhatsApp messages. Such instances prompted Lee to call for moments of transparency. “Constitutional rights do not disappear because this administration wants more surveillance power, and fear tactics cannot be used as a way to sidestep accountability, privacy, and due process,” she continued. “I will keep demanding transparency and fighting to protect the civil liberties of everyone in this country because no government gets to cast aside our rights when they become inconvenient, and I will not stand by while this administration treats the Constitution as a mere suggestion.” Subject matter experts like Maria Villegas Bravo, a lawyer with the nonprofit Electronic Privacy Information Center, said the U.S. has failed to put regulations in place that can “stop the U.S. government from abusing Constitutional and human rights in the process of using this technology.” An unidentified DHS official defended the usage, saying that as a law enforcement agency, such tools have to be in place. “DHS is a law enforcement agency. ICE is no different,” the official said. “Employing various forms of technology in support of investigations and law enforcement activities aids in the arrest of criminal gang members, child sex offenders, murderers, drug dealers, identity thieves, and more, all while respecting civil liberties and privacy interests.” Villegas Bravo touched on Graphite placing the nation in a position to heighten the market for technologies exploited by foreign governments to undermine messaging applications’ privacy and conduct invasive phone surveillance. “This is a grave national security risk because it weakens American critical infrastructure, including our telecommunications networks,” Villegas Bravo said. RELATED CONTENT: Kehlani Makes Clear That No ICE Agents Are True Fans Of Her Music In Strict Message

Apr 10, 20268 votes

‘We Didn’t Forget:’ Democrats Continue To Call For Trump To Be Removed From Office Despite Iran Ceasefire

Mere hours after President Donald Trump threatened Iran with annihilation, saying “a whole civilization will die” on April 7, he agreed to a two-week ceasefire, The reprieve didn’t stop Democrats from wanting him gone, Axios reports. Democrats called for Trump’s impeachment or removal by way of the 25th Amendment after the threat sent shockwaves across the internet and throughout Capitol Hill. More than 85 House Democrats called for Trump to be impeached, including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA). Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) sent a letter to Vice President JD Vance and the Cabinet asking to remove Trump. Crockett showcased her disdain and the letter on X. “We are watching a dangerous and unfit President drag this country toward catastrophe—and Republicans refuse to act. Invoke the 25th Amendment. Do your f*ck*ng job,” she wrote. We are watching a dangerous and unfit President drag this country toward catastrophe — and Republicans refuse to act. Invoke the 25th Amendment. Do your fucking job. pic.twitter.com/grnE6g2nsH — Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (@RepJasmine) April 7, 2026 Democrats like Rep. Yassamin Ansari of Arizona also want Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth out of office for his role in all this, making plans to file articles of impeachment against the former Fox News anchor. Unlike Democrats, the Republican Party has been relatively quiet about its leader’s chaotic words, with only a few speaking out against him, according to CBS News. Rep. Nathaniel Moran of Texas was one of the first to join Democrats and express sentiments of unease, announcing he does “not support the destruction of a ‘whole civilization.’” “That is not who we are, and it is not consistent with the principles that have long guided America,” he wrote on X. The United States of America must always be prepared to use overwhelming military force when necessary to defend our national security interests and protect Americans at home and abroad. And, a President should have the latitude to make decisions to that end, but only to the… — Congressman Nathaniel Moran (@RepNateMoran) April 7, 2026 Rep. Kevin Kiley of California, who switched his party affiliation from Republican to independent, urged the 47th president to dial back on the heightened escalation. “The United States does not destroy civilizations. Nor do we threaten to do so as some sort of negotiating tactic,” he said. The shock of Trump’s threats went well beyond elected officials. Even those who once called themselves proud MAGA loyalists were taken aback. Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia condemned the president’s threats. So did Candace Owens, the right-wing pundit. “The 25th Amendment needs to be invoked. He is a genocidal lunatic. Our Congress and military need to intervene. We are beyond madness,” the podcast host wrote on X. The 25th amendment needs to be invoked. He is a genocidal lunatic. Our Congress and military need to intervene. We are beyond madness. https://t.co/b60wlO4OuW — Candace Owens (@RealCandaceO) April 7, 2026 Those who have been radio-silent on the threats against Iran include House Speaker Mike Johnson (LA) and Senate Majority Leader John Thune (SD). Maybe there are more important things going on. RELATED CONTENT: Does Stephen A. Smith Have A 2028 Presidency Plan?

Apr 8, 202620 votes

‘We Didn’t Forget:’ Democrats Continue To Call For Trump To Be Removed From Office Despite Iran Ceasefire

Apr 8, 20268 votes

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Lawmakers Say Black And Brown Citizens Are At Risk As ICE Acknowledges Use Of Spyware

‘We Didn’t Forget:’ Democrats Continue To Call For Trump To Be Removed From Office Despite Iran Ceasefire

‘We Didn’t Forget:’ Democrats Continue To Call For Trump To Be Removed From Office Despite Iran Ceasefire