Frequently Asked Questions

What is CivicTracker?

CivicTracker is a real-time government tracking platform that monitors presidential activities, congressional legislation, Supreme Court decisions, and key social media updates across all three branches of the U.S. government. My goal is to provide transparent, accurate, and unbiased information to the public in an accessible, real-time format.

How often is the information updated?

The site is automated to update actions across the executive, legislative, and judicial branches instantly. However, there may be delays if new information is first reported through unofficial channels.

Where does the data come from?

Data is sourced directly from official outlets including the White House, Congress API, Supreme Court, and the Federal Register. Sources are usually labeled next to the information for transparency.

Why can’t I see the latest social media posts from a politician?

CivicTracker maintains its own independent database of official posts from the President, members of Congress, and other government figures. This database is updated every 5 minutes. Free users can view the latest 20 posts as ranked by our proprietary relevance algorithm. To see posts in real time, you may need to follow politicians individually on their respective platforms.

How does CivicTracker rank the relevance of social media posts?

CivicTracker uses a proprietary algorithm to assess and rank the relevance of social media posts. The algorithm prioritizes content related to legislation, major political events, court rulings, and key policy announcements. This ensures users always see the posts most important to understanding current government activity.

How are the summaries generated?

CivicTracker uses AI models to generate fast, impartial summaries of presidential actions, legislation, and court decisions. Legislative summaries are provided directly from Congress.gov when available. CivicTracker Pro subscribers benefit from access to advanced AI-driven breakdowns offering deeper contextual insights. This automation ensures consistent and timely updates without editorial bias.