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Data 1 of 13

Hackers breached the DHS network that coordinates event security among government and private partners shortly before the U.S. began hosting World Cup matches.

Persons of interest data flows through it

Source: Government Executive

July 6, 2026

Censorship 2 of 13

ICE's internal watchdog office has opened 131 investigations of online critics while its detention facility inspection reports fell nearly half since 2023.

Its subpoenas sought critics' names, addresses

Source: Wired

July 6, 2026

Immigration 3 of 13

The contractor ICE hired for emergency medical claims processing has collected $44.6 million while paying detention health providers nothing in nine months.

Contract ends July 31, dialysis, chemotherapy stalled

Source: NOTUS

July 6, 2026

Congress 4 of 13

Sen. McConnell's (R-KY) office declines new details three weeks into his hospitalization, days after released dispatch audio referenced cardiac arrest and CPR at his home.

Office says he continues to improve

Source: WLKY Louisville

July 6, 2026

Health 5 of 13

Kennedy's health department blocks a preventive care panel from meeting for the fourth time, leaving the group that guides insurance coverage idle since March 2025.

Nomination records withheld from public review

Source: The New York Times [gift link]

July 6, 2026

Fighting Back 6 of 13

Rochester man sues DHS alleging agents violated the First Amendment by tracking him to a hotel over an angry email criticizing ICE's former director.

Wife never disclosed his hotel location

Source: NPR

July 6, 2026

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