For years, Americans have shared a common experience. You mention a product in conversation, and hours later an advertisement for that exact product appears on your phone or social media feed. The experience has fueled a persistent question: Are our devices actually listening to us? A …
Surveillance or Security? The Growing National Debate Over Automated License Plate Readers
Every generation faces a question that tests the balance between liberty and security. Today, one of those questions is arriving at city councils, county commissions, and state legislatures across America through the rapid expansion of Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology, commonly …
Truth Trench Think Tank Strengthens National Foundation Through Transparency, Technology, and Education
National nonprofit research institute achieves three significant milestones as Candid, Salesforce, and Google recognize the organization's commitment to accountability, operational excellence, and public education. Truth Trench Think Tank is proud to announce three major organizational …
Who Decides If America Goes to War? Congress, the President, and the Constitutional Balance of Power
Examining congressional war powers, presidential authority, appropriations, and the debate surrounding military action involving Iran. Why This Matters Questions surrounding U.S. military action against Iran have renewed a longstanding constitutional debate: Who has the authority to take …
Truth Trench Think Tank Earns Candid’s 2026 Platinum Seal of Transparency
National nonprofit research institute recognized with Candid's highest level of transparency, demonstrating exceptional commitment to accountability, measurable impact, and public trust. Truth Trench Think Tank is proud to announce that it has earned Candid's 2026 Platinum Seal of …
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Truth Trench Think Tank Retains Salesforce Enterprise Grant Valued at More Than $300,000
Global technology leader Salesforce continues to invests resources into nonprofits - Truth Trench Think Tank gains Enterprise-level technology grant, strengthening the organization's capacity for research, civic engagement, and nationwide impact. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Truth Trench …
Crossfire Hurricane: How the FBI’s Trump-Russia Investigation Began
On July 31, 2016, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) opened a counterintelligence investigation that would become known as Crossfire Hurricane. Over the following several years, the investigation became one of the most scrutinized federal investigations in American history, prompting …
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Truth Trench Think Tank Awarded Google Ad Grants Program, Unlocking Up to $120,000 Annually in Search Advertising
National nonprofit research institute expands its ability to educate, inform, and engage Americans through Google's Ad Grants program for eligible charitable organizations. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Truth Trench Think Tank is proud to announce that it has been accepted into the Google Ad …
Timeline of Events and Primary Sources: Crossfire Hurricane, FISA, and the Trump-Russia Investigation
Crossfire Hurricane was the FBI's counterintelligence investigation into possible links between Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign and Russian election interference. This timeline follows the investigation from its opening through the Carter Page FISA applications, Inspector General findings, …
Steele Dossier – Trump Intelligence Allegations
The Steele dossier became one of the most consequential intelligence documents in modern American political history, influencing public debate, federal investigations, FISA surveillance applications, and years of congressional scrutiny. Whether viewed as credible intelligence, unverified source …
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Understanding the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC): The Secret Court Behind America’s Intelligence Operations
For most Americans, the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) is one of the least understood institutions within the federal government. Unlike traditional federal courts, its proceedings are generally classified, its opinions are often unavailable to the public, and the individuals who …
What Is FISA? Understanding America’s Foreign Intelligence Surveillance System
The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act—better known as FISA—is one of the most important and frequently misunderstood national security laws in the United States. For some Americans, FISA represents an essential legal framework that allows the federal government to identify foreign spies, …
The Origins of Truth Trench: Where the Mission Began
April 24, 2023 Every organization has an origin story. Truth Trench began with a simple idea: people should have better access to information, better tools for understanding the world around them, and a place where difficult subjects could be explored beyond headlines, sound bites, and partisan …
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