Surveillance
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New York PostU.S. Central Command received reports of location data used to target troops
U.S. Central Command received multiple threat reports about commercial location data being used to target or surveil U.S. personnel in war zones. Lawmakers raised concerns about the adtech industry and called for stronger safeguards on military devices.
Legal Challenges Highlight DHS Surveillance Practices
Recent court cases have examined Department of Homeland Security collection of data from U.S. residents. The filings describe surveillance methods used by multiple federal agencies.
theaviationist.comU.S. Air Force Sending Turbocharged ULTRA Drones to Middle East
The U.S. Air Force will deploy new ULTRA surveillance drones to the Middle East. The glider-like aircraft are intended to provide persistent surveillance.
Austin ended license-plate camera program before 2025 crime spree
Austin officials removed automated license-plate readers in 2024. Three suspects later committed 12 shootings and five car thefts during a 30-hour period before capture in a neighboring jurisdiction that retained the cameras.
rismedia.comFBI Seeks Nationwide Access to License Plate Reader Data
Procurement records show the FBI plans to purchase access to automated license plate reader networks. The agency seeks near real-time data on vehicle movements across major U.S. highways.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewU.S. Navy Drone Conducts Surveillance Off Southern Cuban Coast
A U.S. Navy MQ-4 Triton drone is operating off the southern coast of Cuba. U.S. forces have increased reconnaissance flights in the area over recent months.
NprICE Confirms Use of Spyware Tools for Investigations
Immigration and Customs Enforcement stated last month that it uses commercial spyware to support Homeland Security Investigations. The agency said the tools help disrupt foreign terrorist groups and fentanyl traffickers.
mhealth.jmir.orgNew Device Aims to Block AI Wearable Recordings
A tech startup has developed a portable device designed to prevent nearby AI wearables from recording conversations. The product responds to growing availability of small recording devices that use speech-recovery algorithms.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewU.S. Increases Surveillance Flights Near Cuba
U.S. military and intelligence agencies have ramped up reconnaissance flights around Cuba in recent weeks using Navy and Air Force planes and drones. The activity forms part of a publicly visible campaign as President Trump threatens action against the country. CNN reported at le…
The GuardianMike Ashley Admits Role in Secret Video That Led to JD Sports Chair's Ouster
Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley said associates in his employ recorded footage of Peter Cowgill meeting Footasylum boss Barry Bown in 2021. The video prompted a regulatory investigation, nearly £5m in fines and Cowgill's departure from JD Sports. Ashley stated he wanted to remo…
washingtonpost.comPoll Finds 69% of Britons Want Public Input on Police Use of Live Facial Recognition
A new Opinium poll of 2,000 British adults found 69 percent believe the public should have input on how live facial recognition technology is deployed. More than three in five fear being wrongly implicated by the system, even as the government prepares to deploy 40 new police van…
citizen.co.zaHouse Approves Three-Year Renewal of FISA Section 702
The U.S. House of Representatives approved a three-year renewal of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act by a 235-191 vote on April 29, 2026. The bill now moves to the Senate ahead of a Friday deadline. Privacy concerns and added provisions complicate its path…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewHouse Passes 3-Year Extension of FISA Section 702
The U.S. House of Representatives approved a three-year renewal of Section 702 under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act by a 235-191 vote. The bill, which allows warrantless surveillance of foreigners but raises privacy concerns for Americans, now moves to the Senate ahead…
dailyexcelsior.comCongress Debates Reforms to FISA Section 702 Amid AI Surveillance Concerns
Lawmakers are pushing for reforms to Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, citing worries that artificial intelligence could enhance government surveillance of Americans' communications. A bipartisan group has introduced bills to require warrants for certain s…
thegatewaypundit.comHouse Republicans Release Bill to Extend FISA Section 702 Through 2029
House Republicans have introduced a bill to renew Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act until April 30, 2029. The legislation requires a report from the comptroller general on the program's implementation. President Trump stated that the authority is vital for…
rediff.comHouse Speaker Johnson Negotiates FISA Extension Amid GOP Divisions
House Speaker Mike Johnson is working to secure votes for reauthorizing Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. A procedural vote was delayed as negotiations continue with Republican holdouts. Options for short-term extensions are under discussion to allow time…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewHouse Approves Short-Term Extension of FISA Surveillance Program Until April 30
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a temporary extension of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act's Section 702 program until April 30 after Republican hardliners blocked longer-term renewal efforts. The stopgap measure, approved early on April 17, 2026, averts an immed…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewNew Images Show RQ-180 Stealth Drone Operating Over Greece
Recent photographs have captured the RQ-180 stealth unmanned aerial vehicle flying over Greece during daylight hours. The images provide additional details on the drone's design and capabilities. The RQ-180 is a classified U.S. Air Force reconnaissance platform developed by North…