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June 18, 2025

Democratic Lawmakers Probe How Palantir Is Helping Trump Build Nationwide Database of Americans
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Ten Democratic lawmakers are seeking more information about how the tech
company Palantir is helping the Trump administration build what the
lawmakers described as a "government-wide, searchable, mega-database"
that connects sensitive tax and other government data. In a letter to
Palantir CEO Alex Karp, the lawmakers described the database as a
"surveillance nightmare" that "will make it significantly easier for
Donald Trump's Administration to spy on and target his growing list of
enemies and other Americans."


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