citizens

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The latest filings come after the government announced a £100,000 annual cap on the amount that British citizens living outside the UK can donate to political parties.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

We argued that the government shouldn’t be allowed to punish American citizens while forbidding them from publicly disputing the accusations, aside from grave matters of national security.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

“This is about protecting our citizens, defending our interests and making our own choices,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

A separate Economist/YouGov poll found that 51 percent of U.S. adult citizens are pessimistic about the long-term effects of A.I. while just 25 percent are optimistic.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

The East German government cracked down on what little freedom citizens had, offering rewards to people for spying on their neighbors, for reporting any criticism of the government, any escape plans.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin