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February 15, 2024

Letters from an American • 11 implied HN points • 16 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Policy Congress Elections Impeachment National Security
  1. House speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) canceled votes & sent House into recess until Feb 28 over national security funding disagreement
  2. Delay in passing national security measures puts critical aid for Ukraine at risk & demonstrates political gridlock
  3. Chaotic environment in the House, with discussions about appropriations delays, Homeland Security secretary impeachment, and escalating power of Trump's base

This week: U.S. House asks “Is there a right to repair?”

Fight to Repair • 78 implied HN points • 17 Jul 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legislation Congress Technology Intellectual Property Legal issues
  1. The U.S. House will hold a hearing to explore the concept of 'right to repair'
  2. The hearing will cover various topics including intellectual property issues and potential policy changes
  3. The hearing will feature experts and panelists discussing laws like the Digital Millennium Copyright Act and proposed bills like The REPAIR Act

What Caused Democrats' Support for Cluster Bombs?

God's Spies by Thomas Neuburger • 60 implied HN points • 26 Jul 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Democrats Republicans Congress Legislation
  1. Republicans manipulated Democrats' hatred for certain Republicans to block a bill opposing cluster bombs
  2. Republicans purposely associated cluster bomb opposition with Marjorie Taylor Greene to deter support
  3. Democrats fell into the trap set by Republicans, resulting in a vote that allowed the transfer of cluster bombs

A sneak peek at Chinese fast fashion giant Shein's DC lobbying efforts

Wenhao’s news blog • 58 implied HN points • 11 Jul 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Lobbying Congress Criticism
  1. Shein has hired powerful lobbying firms and influential individuals to lobby Congress amid criticism of its practices.
  2. The company faces scrutiny over labor and business practices, especially regarding allegations of forced labor in China's Xinjiang region.
  3. Shein's lobbying efforts show the company's proactive approach to navigating challenges and protecting its interests in the US market.
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MAJOR BREAKING NEWS: Federal Whistleblower Called “Credible” by Intelligence Community Inspector General Says U.S. Military Has “Quite a Number” of Spacecraft in Custody of “Non-Human” Origin

Proof • 65 implied HN points • 06 Jun 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Military Congress Whistleblower Intelligence
  1. A federal whistleblower with credible credentials claims the US military has recovered spacecraft of non-human origin.
  2. The evidence provided could establish the existence of highly advanced intelligent life beyond Earth.
  3. The story has sparked official hearings, expert endorsements, and a wave of public interest in UFO and alien technology claims.

The Festival of Jackasses

The Radar • 19 implied HN points • 11 Aug 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Legislation Defense Military Congress
  1. We elect the members of Congress, so their behavior reflects us as a society. There's always been a presence of 'jackasses' in politics, but we notice them more as we become jaded to their actions.
  2. Senator Tommy Tuberville's abuse of power in blocking military officer nominations is causing significant disruptions in the military's functioning. His actions are impacting readiness and causing distractions within the defense establishment.
  3. Tuberville's actions highlight the risk of one individual holding national defense hostage based on personal opinions. This emphasizes the importance of preventing such instances to maintain a strong defense and safeguard against exploitation by adversaries.

Congressman: Republicans Would Not Have Standing to Sue If Biden Uses 14th Amendment

The Washington Current • 19 implied HN points • 24 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Law Finance Debt Congress
  1. Republicans may not be able to legally challenge if President Biden invokes the 14th Amendment to ensure the government pays its bills and avoids economic calamity.
  2. Section 4 of the 14th Amendment guarantees that the U.S. government's debts will be paid.
  3. Rep. Jamie Raskin believes that using the 14th Amendment doesn't invite legal challenges, and Republicans would struggle to prove injury if they sued.

Head of CIA OSINT emphasizes centrality of Twitter and Telegram surveillance

All-Source Intelligence Fusion • 4 HN points • 28 Sep 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Intelligence Surveillance Data Analysis National Security Congress
  1. The head of CIA OSINT highlights the importance of surveillance on Twitter and Telegram for gathering open source intelligence.
  2. CIA's focus on AI technology has improved data analysis efficiency for vast amounts of surveillance data.
  3. The CIA incorporates controversial surveillance technologies like facial recognition and cellphone tracking data into their open source intelligence methodology.

Primary Election 2024: Republican ballot

The Charlotte Ledger • 0 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Candidates Issues Legislation Elections Candidates Primary Senate Congress
  1. The post provides detailed information about candidates on the Republican ballot for the 2024 primary election in Mecklenburg County, covering various positions like the council of state, US Congress, and the NC Court of Appeals.
  2. There are intriguing storylines in the Republican primary, such as candidates vying for governor, congressional seats, and lieutenant governor, including figures like Dale Folwell, Mark Harris, and Jim O'Neill.
  3. The article highlights the backgrounds, key issues, and noteworthy aspects of the candidates, ranging from their experience in politics, stances on critical matters like education and healthcare, to any controversies or unique characteristics.

Why now?

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 01 Jul 22
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Social media Congress Far-right Trans rights
  1. The toxic mass delusion known as 'Q' has resurfaced and is causing concerning impacts in society, including misinformation and seditious behavior.
  2. Various interesting articles have been shared, covering topics like transphobia, period trackers, ADHD communities, neuroscience breakthroughs, and underground party scenes.
  3. In the tech and media world, worker-owned platforms, unique internet content, diaspora community accounts, and the impact of online platforms on society are discussed.

Good Job Supreme Court

startupdreams • 0 implied HN points • 05 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal analysis Supreme Court 14th Amendment Congress Elections
  1. The US Supreme Court ruled that Colorado cannot use the 14th Amendment to remove a candidate from the Presidential ballots, highlighting the importance of federal power over state powers.
  2. The unanimous decision of the Supreme Court showcases their commitment to interpreting the law based on the Constitution and not succumbing to political pressures or biases.
  3. The decision allows for potential Congressional actions regarding candidate disqualification, with implications on the certification of future election results in case of alleged insurrection.