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Baltimore Council Weighs Charter Change to Expand Inspector General’s Records Access

City lawyers say the measure conflicts with Maryland’s public records law.

Georgia House Panel Advances SB 482 to Tighten Access to Police Videos and Mugshots

Peru Backs Off F-16 Claim, Says Fighter Jet Choice Still Open

Hillsborough Law Vote Delayed to Jan. 19 After Families Reject Intelligence Disclosure Clause

Michigan House Sues to Block $645 Million in Work‑Project Spending After AG Opinion

Florida CFO Expands Local Spending Oversight Plan With New Posting Rules, Cut Targets

MPs Find Systemic Failures Behind Collapsed China Spy Case, Rule Out Cover-Up

Senate Disclosures Intensify Scrutiny of Australia–Nauru Resettlement Deal

ODNI Team Seized CIA Assassination Files in Unannounced April Warehouse Sweep

ICO Rules Ministers’ Criminal Records Can Remain Secret

Graham Blocks Fast-Track Repeal of Senate Phone-Records Payout Clause

Zelensky Sanctions Ex-Associate as $100 Million Energy Graft Probe Triggers Cabinet Shake-Up

NABU Says Midas Tapes Reference Four Ministers as Energy Regulator Pushkar Leaves Ukraine

ARCA Rolls Out U.S. Account Data to 145,000 Argentines After Portal Glitch

U.S. Drafts Venezuela Strike Options Following Caribbean Military Buildup

SSA Rebuts Whistleblower Over Social Security Data Copy as CDO Resigns

CAG Uncovers ₹3.69 Lakh Crore Shortfall in Cess Transfers and Flags ₹3.17 Lakh Crore Fiscal Lapses

Judge Orders Trump Administration to Reinstate Public Apportionments Database

Gabbard Accelerates Intelligence Overhaul With AI Declassification and Industry Tech

Northvolt Bankruptcy Leaves German Governments Liable for €600 Million Credit