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Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., takes questions at a news conference at the Capitol on Tuesday.

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After 2 failed votes, Mike Johnson unveils new plan to extend key U.S. spy powers

by Eric McDaniel April 24, 2026April 24, 2026

With an April 30 deadline fast approaching, Johnson unveiled his latest proposal to extend the controversial surveillance program known as FISA 702.

Masked agents stand at an intersection during an ICE immigration enforcement operation in St. Paul, Minn. on Jan. 31, 2026. Some employees of Thomson Reuters, which has a major presence in the Twin Cities, became concerned about the company's contracts to supply data to ICE as the Trump administration's immigration surge in Minnesota intensified.

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She raised concerns about her company’s contracts with ICE. Then she lost her job

by Jude Joffe-Block April 21, 2026April 21, 2026

Billie Little had worked for Thomson Reuters for about two decades. She was fired after questioning whether federal immigration agents unlawfully used their products.

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AI eavesdrops on your sleep in this nightmarish ‘Dream Hotel’

by Carolina Miranda April 23, 2025April 23, 2025

Laila Lalami’s dystopian novel centers on a woman who’s been incarcerated because an algorithm flagged her as a crime risk. The Dream Hotel paints a grim picture about the ways our data can betray us.

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Airbnb bans all indoor security cameras

by Diba Mohtasham March 11, 2024July 9, 2024

Starting April 30, Airbnb is prohibiting all indoor security cameras in its listings. Previously, it allowed indoor cameras in common areas that were disclosed prior to booking and visible to guests.