Government-Contract

Budget Bill Allocates $45 Billion for Private Immigration Detention Centers, 308% Increase

| Importance: 6/10

One Big Beautiful Bill provides $45 billion for building new immigration detention centers, with overwhelming majority going to private companies contracted to build and run facilities. Represents 308% increase over ICE’s FY2024 detention budget, creating capacity for 125,000 beds operated by …

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Anthropic Secures Comprehensive FedRAMP High Certification for Government AI Deployment

| Importance: 9/10

Anthropic achieved comprehensive FedRAMP High certification for Claude across multiple cloud platforms, enabling secure AI deployment across all three branches of the U.S. government. Through a groundbreaking $1 OneGov deal with the General Services Administration (GSA), Anthropic offers Claude AI …

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Verizon's Deep Involvement in NSA Surveillance Programs

| Importance: 8/10

In 2007, Verizon was deeply involved in NSA surveillance programs, participating in classified intelligence collection efforts during the Bush Administration, demonstrating the close relationship between telecommunications companies and national security agencies.

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Accenture Awarded Competitive DHS US-VISIT Contract

| Importance: 7/10

Accenture, leading the Smart Border Alliance, was awarded a major Department of Homeland Security contract to develop a comprehensive border management technology system. The five-year contract, valued between $10 million and $10 billion, aimed to create a ‘virtual border’ system using …

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