Public Audit Report — Independent Investigative Journalism

February 17, 2026 — Day 7 of Coveragevol. I, no. 7

/Feb 19

Inside the REA: A Former Member Speaks Out

Alex Maren/25 min/28,500/0

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Breaking/Feb 13

FBI 'Aware of' REA Activity But Has Not Opened Formal Investigation, Sources Say

Two sources with knowledge of FBI deliberations say the Bureau is "aware of and monitoring" the group calling itself the Rights Enforcement Agency, but has not opened a formal investigation.

James Deckard6 min0

Investigation/Feb 18

'They're Terrorists in Matching Vests': The Civic Order Coalition Launches a National Campaign Against the REA

A new coalition of police unions, district attorneys, and conservative lawmakers calling itself the Civic Order Coalition held a press conference in Washington today.

Sarah Nolan10 min0

Editorial/Feb 17

Editorial: Who Watches the Watchmen? Maybe Someone Finally Does.

The Dead Drop editorial board weighs in on the emergence of what appears to be a new force in American civic life — and the uncomfortable questions it raises.

The Dead Drop Editorial Board5 min0

/Feb 15

The REA Explained: Everything We Know (and Don't Know) About the Rights Enforcement Agency

A comprehensive breakdown of the mysterious group that has rapidly emerged as one of the most discussed—and divisive—phenomena in American civic life.

The Dead Drop Staff22 min0

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