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When Senator Ted Cruz challenged Microsoft one year ago over their funding of NewsGuard’s so-called “media literacy” program, the company claimed it had cut ties. Microsoft asserted its support was limited to a one-time 2018 donation and subsequently asked NewsGuard to remove their name from its website. Senator Cruz, acting in good faith, praised this apparent disavowal believing Microsoft was stepping back from a tool that unfairly targets conservative voices.While his leadership rightfully exposed Microsoft’s overreach, a new report by the Fair Election Fund reveals Microsoft lied, continuing to promote NewsGuard, while also engaging in broader censorship that threatens free...

Before January 6th, 2021, financial surveillance in the United States was largely limited to a well-defined framework designed to combat money laundering and terrorism. Judicial oversight and clear legal protocols acted as key safeguards, ensuring that government access to citizens' financial information respected the rule of law. However, after the Capitol protests, these boundaries have shifted dramatically. Under the Biden administration, the purpose of surveillance has shifted from securing national interests to a tool for targeting political dissent—particularly individuals linked to Donald Trump and the "MAGA" movement. Take, for instance, the scrutiny faced by those who attended rallies or made...