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David, whose activism has earned him the nickname "Commander", became politically active in the mid-2000s after learning about the FCT's unique constitutional status.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

US President Donald Trump asked Congress on Friday for $152 million to begin rebuilding the notorious Alcatraz prison, pressing ahead with his vision to return the former island lockup to active use.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Real-estate agent Tyler Williams has four active listings in the Charlotte, N.C., area — and two of them included incentives for buyers before they even hit the market.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

He was an active questioner during oral arguments three days later, and he has not missed any time on the bench.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

I’d asked her once what would have happened to me if I hadn’t tested positive for the active Glitching gene, and she’d been purposefully vague.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin