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Trump Admits Sharing Sensitive Data Amid Election Controversy

1/28/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump admitted in court that operatives from the Department of Government Efficiency may have shared Social Security Administration data with a group seeking to overturn election results.
The Department of Justice filing reveals these operatives used unapproved methods to share sensitive information.
Microsoft disclosed it often provides decryption keys to law enforcement.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to expand its deportation network in Minnesota.

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U.S. President Donald Trump admitted in court that operatives from the Department of Government Efficiency may have shared Social Security Administration data with a group seeking to overturn election results.
The Department of Justice filing reveals these operatives used unapproved methods to share sensitive information.
Microsoft disclosed it often provides decryption keys to law enforcement.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to expand its deportation network in Minnesota.