Investigations
In-depth investigative reporting on government accountability, institutional failures, and the people behind the policies.
13 Commissioners Will Shape U.S. Religious Liberty Policy. 12 Are Christian.
A federal lawsuit says the commission violates the law requiring balanced membership — and its final hearing is tomorrow.
$1.6 Billion. Zero Donor Names. Your Supreme Court.
Anonymous networks on both sides are picking your judges and funding the cases. Federal law requires zero disclosure.
$7.9 Billion Saved. The Contracts Are Still Running.
DOGE's flagship savings are largely fictitious per independent review — but cuts that did happen share a documented pattern: every targeted agency also regulates Elon Musk.
A Federal Lawsuit Calls the Religious Liberty Commission Unlawful. Its Report Is Due May 1.
A FACA lawsuit says the commission excluded most faith traditions it claimed to protect — the court must rule before the final report drops May 1.
The Government's 'Religious Liberty' Panel Heard From One Faith
One museum, one tradition's prayers, nearly all members from one faith. A federal lawsuit says that violates the law.
Your Social Security Data Ended Up on a Thumb Drive
A DOGE operative copied SSA records to a personal drive and discussed sharing them with a future employer. The White House went to the Supreme Court to block the probe.
The FBI Can't Wiretap You. So It Buys Your Data.
Section 702 expires April 20. Federal agencies found a workaround: buy your location data from brokers instead. No warrant needed.
States Are Banning 'Foreign Law.' They Might Have Just Banned Your Rabbi's Court.
State 'foreign law' bans would also void Jewish, Hindu, and Christian religious arbitration — affecting millions who use faith-based courts to resolve disputes.
$166 Billion Owed. No Refund System Exists.
The Supreme Court said the tariffs were illegal. Two months later, Customs still can't process refunds for 333,000 businesses.
New IRS Guidance Would End 70 Years of Government Policing Clergy Speech
New Treasury guidance would end 70 years of government policing what pastors, rabbis, and clergy can say to their own congregations.
Zero Revocations. Billions in Dark Money. Your Tax Break.
Since 2015, the IRS hasn't pulled a single nonprofit's tax status for political spending. Congress made sure of it.
300 Million Social Security Records. One Secret Deal.
DOJ confirms a DOGE affiliate signed a 'Voter Data Agreement' to share Americans' SSA data with a political group. No authorization. No oversight.