{ "updated": "2026-07-02", "title": "Follow The Money Watch", "description": "Daily-updated Matrix Reprogrammed watch system for contracts, billionaires, contractors, AI surveillance, asset managers, foundations, NGOs, lobbying, and revolving-door power.", "evidenceBoundary": "A record means a source trail exists. It does not imply wrongdoing. 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"agency counterparties", "public-private partnership roles", "contract-linked lobbying", "advisory positions"] }, { "level": 4, "name": "People Layer", "purpose": "Identify the humans connecting money, policy and infrastructure.", "businessFields": ["executives", "board members", "lobbyists", "advisers", "former officials", "think-tank affiliates", "major shareholders", "partner executives"], "personFields": ["political allies", "advisers", "lobbyists", "foundation executives", "board network", "government contacts when public", "media relationships"] }, { "level": 5, "name": "Policy / Lobbying Layer", "purpose": "Track how money becomes rule-making or procurement advantage.", "businessFields": ["lobbying spend", "policy objective", "bill/regulation affected", "agency rule", "public comment", "PAC/donation links", "revolving-door hires"], "personFields": ["donations", "PACs", "super PACs", "policy campaigns", "candidate support", "public endorsements", "think-tank funding", "regulatory 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