The police in the U.S. have started using warrants to tap into Google’s location database, known as Sensorvault, not only for information about suspects but also for “geofence” information about an area where a crime occurred. The dragnet can include data from dozens or hundreds of devices — and can sometimes ensnare innocent people.

How we know: Reporters interviewed Google employees, prosecutors and law enforcement agents, and reviewed warrants and other legal documents.

Response: In a statement, Richard Salgado, Google’s director of law enforcement and information security, said the company tried to “vigorously protect the privacy of our users while supporting the important work of law enforcement.” He said identifying information was provided only “where legally required.”

Explainer: Here’s more about Sensorvault, and how you can disable Google’s data collection.

An emboldened Trump confronts the Mueller report

The president, according to aides, considers the special counsel’s inquiry a closed case.

Although he has not seen the full report, people close to him told The Times, he has shown increased confidence after the release of Attorney General William Barr’s summary last month.