The national ID nobody voted for

This video is about how a government sign-in page can become a national identity system. Twenty-five years after the United States rejected a centralized national ID, the federal government is moving hundreds of public services onto Login.gov. Behind the familiar login screen is a growing identity infrastructure capable of connecting government records, verifying people who are not present, labeling accounts for suspected fraud, tracking browsers, and deciding who gets through the door. I followed Greg Hogan from the system Elon Musk used to reach two million federal employees, through his testimony over DOGE’s access to federal personnel records, and into his new role expanding Login.gov toward what officials have called a “globally recognized identity platform.” I also went through Login.gov’s code, federal directives, procurement records, court findings, and an unexplained increase from 100 million to 180 million accounts. What emerges is not one dramatic announcement, but a national identity system being assembled one agency, contractor, software switch, and fraud-prevention measure at a time. Read the companion investigation: [https://thedreydossier.substack.com/p/the-national-id-nobody-voted-for] Follow me on TikTok / Instagram / X: @thedreydossier If this connected some dots, share it with somebody who still thinks Login.gov is just a place to sign in. Thanks for being here.

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