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Politics · United StatesSenator Hawley summons surveillance tech CEOs to testify
Senator Josh Hawley has invited the chief executives of four surveillance technology companies to testify before Congress on September 23. The hearing will address concerns about mass surveillance and privacy issues associated with automated license plate readers and AI-powered cameras.
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Politics · United StatesChurches and ICE face legal battles over surveillance and protest rights
Court cases involving Twin Cities churches and immigration enforcement highlight an ongoing debate within faith communities. One church seeks reprimand for alleged spying on protest activity, while another faces charges related to a disrupted worship service.
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Politics · United StatesJosh Hawley expands surveillance camera probe to three firms
Senator Josh Hawley has broadened his inquiry into public surveillance camera networks, adding Motorola Solutions, Verkada, and Axon to an existing investigation into Flock. He is seeking assurances on how these companies will safeguard sensitive personal data, including vehicle license plates, collected by their systems.
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Politics · United StatesTexas $1 Insurance Fee Funds Thousands of Flock Cameras
A $1 fee added to Texas auto insurance policies in 2023, intended to combat catalytic converter theft, has funded the expansion of the Flock surveillance camera network. The Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority has used at least $30 million of the collected fees for this purpose.
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Josh Hawley Investigates Flock Safety Over Data Practices
Senator Josh Hawley has launched an investigation into Flock Safety, a company that provides license plate reader cameras to law enforcement. The probe focuses on the company's data handling practices, following concerns about privacy and unauthorized access.
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Conflict & Security · United StatesDHS investigated Minnesota left-wing groups after Border Patrol killed Alex Pretti
The Department of Homeland Security opened an investigation into left-wing groups in Minnesota following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by Border Patrol agents. The probe, which included undercover surveillance and financial subpoenas, targeted unions and activist organisations but concluded without evidence of wrongdoing. Fifteen organisers were later indicted under a national security directive.
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Conflict & Security · RussiaPutin shifts power to FSB as Russian elites fear agency’s growing control
Russian President Vladimir Putin has concentrated authority in the Federal Security Service (FSB), sidelining technocrats and expanding digital surveillance. A new law allows the state to freeze assets and deny consular services to expatriates. Reports describe elites as fearful of the FSB’s unchecked influence, with some blaming setbacks in Armenia, Moldova and Hungary on former official Sergei Kiriyenko.
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