Government Accountability

Apple’s Lockdown Mode: Shielding Privacy or Shielding Crime?

Apple’s Lockdown Mode thwarted FBI efforts to access evidence in a high-profile investigation, raising urgent questions about privacy, law enforcement, and national security in America.

By Economics Desk | February 12, 2026

Economic Policy

Taiwan’s AI Boom Masks Economic Risks and Heightened China Threats

Taiwan rides the global AI surge with record chip exports and tech growth, but heavy reliance on this sector and escalating Chinese aggression reveal dangerous vulnerabilities for the island—and implications for America’s supply chains.

By National Security Desk | February 12, 2026

Government Accountability

IRS Data Blunder Exposes American Taxpayers to Immigration Overreach

The IRS mistakenly shared confidential taxpayer information with immigration agents, undermining legal protections and raising urgent questions about government overreach amid immigration enforcement efforts.

By Patriot News Investigative Desk | February 12, 2026