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politics22 days ago

Senate set to scrutinize Flock’s nationwide AI license-plate network

The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee will hold a hearing next week on Flock Safety’s nationwide automated license plate reader network amid privacy concerns that it can track people and be misused by police; Senators Hawley and Durbin launched the inquiry and floated cutting federal highway funding for regions using the readers. Flock has not commented; law enforcement says the tech helps solve crimes, while critics point to reports of misuse. The hearing, titled 'Always Watching: Flock’s Nationwide AI Surveillance Network,' signals a broader congressional push to regulate AI-enabled surveillance amid ongoing debates over AI safety and policy.

via Politico|
#ai-surveillance#flock-safety#license-plate-readers
Saphier grilled on vaccines as Trump’s third surgeon general nominee
politics23 days ago

Saphier grilled on vaccines as Trump’s third surgeon general nominee

Dr. Nicole Saphier, a Trump administration nominee to be surgeon general, faced Senate confirmation questioning over vaccines and public-health policy, including support for a universal hepatitis B birth dose; she pledged to follow the law if confirmed and said she would divest from potential conflicts, but lawmakers pressed on vaccine guidance and governance, with no clear vote date announced yet.

via AP News|
#kennedy#politics#saphier
Fauci faces renewed scrutiny as Fifth Amendment claim triggers state probe
politics2 months ago

Fauci faces renewed scrutiny as Fifth Amendment claim triggers state probe

During a Senate Homeland Security hearing, Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment and refused to answer questions, drawing sharp criticism from Sen. Bernie Moreno who accused him of wielding power over pandemic policy; Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced an investigation into Fauci in light of the hearing, as notes and public statements fuel ongoing controversy over COVID-era decisions.

via Fox News|
#bernie-moreno#fauci#fifth-amendment
Fauci deploys Fifth Amendment shield as Senate hearing unfolds
politics2 months ago

Fauci deploys Fifth Amendment shield as Senate hearing unfolds

Former NIH Director Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment repeatedly at a high-stakes Senate hearing to avoid self-incrimination, aiming to limit new fodder for attacks on Covid-era actions. His strategy kept public focus on lawmakers rather than himself, even as Rand Paul weighs a contempt referral that would face tough political and procedural odds. The episode also spotlighted broader political backlash against Fauci and raised questions about potential prosecutions, while some of his associates faced repercussions tied to the ongoing investigations.

via CNN|
#fauci#fifth-amendment#perjury
Fauci Turns to Fifth Amendment as Senate Hearing Becomes Political Battleground
politics2 months ago

Fauci Turns to Fifth Amendment as Senate Hearing Becomes Political Battleground

Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment repeatedly at a high-stakes Senate hearing, sidestepping questions about Covid-era actions while Republicans led by Rand Paul pressed for possible perjury charges. Fauci’s team anticipated the tactic, framing the hearing as a partisan attack and turning scrutiny back onto lawmakers. The event highlighted a broader political feud and the release of Fauci-linked materials, with a potential contempt vote looming but facing a GOP-leaning Senate hurdle, and ongoing discussions about accountability in the pandemic response.

via CNN|
#covid-19#fauci#fifth-amendment
Fangio riffs on Fauci Fifth Amendment moment during Eagles presser
sports2 months ago

Fangio riffs on Fauci Fifth Amendment moment during Eagles presser

Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio quipped at a news conference that he’d imitate Anthony Fauci by invoking the Fifth Amendment on a reporter’s question, a playful jab tied to Fauci’s numerous Fifth Amendment moments during a Senate hearing; he also noted Howie Roseman had dodged a similar question, as training camp headlines merge sports with political fallout.

via Fox News|
#eagles#fangio#fauci
Fauci cites Fifth Amendment during Senate COVID-origin hearing
politics2 months ago

Fauci cites Fifth Amendment during Senate COVID-origin hearing

Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment at a three-hour Senate hearing on COVID-19 origins, declining to answer more than 100 questions after his lawyers warned that testimony could expose him to new legal risks. The hearing, led by Sen. Rand Paul, scrutinized gain-of-function research, the origins debate, and Fauci's diary; Republicans say Biden’s 2025 pardon doesn’t shield him from potential perjury, while Democrats call the proceedings partisan. A contempt vote and other potential actions were discussed.

via Al Jazeera|
#covid-19#fauci#fifth-amendment
Comer: Biden pardon can't shield Fauci from Senate testimony
politics2 months ago

Comer: Biden pardon can't shield Fauci from Senate testimony

House Republicans led by James Comer warn that Biden's pardon cannot shield Dr. Anthony Fauci from consequences if he lies to Congress as he faces a Senate hearing sparked by newly released diary entries, which critics say raise questions about his honesty on COVID origins and lockdowns; Fauci denies wrongdoing, but GOP lawmakers insist accountability is warranted.

via Fox News|
#biden-pardon#covid-19-origins#fauci
Fauci’s private writings surface before tense Senate clash with Rand Paul
politics2 months ago

Fauci’s private writings surface before tense Senate clash with Rand Paul

Sen. Rand Paul subpoenaed Dr. Anthony Fauci for a combative upcoming Senate hearing and released Fauci’s 2019–2022 diaries. The 1,100+ pages show Fauci’s rising celebrity, his media strategy, and concerns about the Covid-19 response, including tensions with Trump and Biden administrations. The diary release came as Paul has pushed controversial claims about gain‑of‑function research and Fauci’s conduct, with Paul suggesting perjury charges could be possible if Fauci lies during the hearing; Biden had preemptively pardoned Fauci for past remarks, and observers expect the hearing to yield limited new disclosures.

via CNN|
#covid-19#diaries#fauci
Hegseth presses Democrats on Iran war leadership at Capitol hearing
politics2 months ago

Hegseth presses Democrats on Iran war leadership at Capitol hearing

At a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, Fox News’ Pete Hegseth lambasted Democrats for lacking a long-term strategy to win the Iran war and demanded leadership as Congress weighs a record $1.5 trillion defense budget for 2027; Sen. Gary Peters pushed back on a path to end the conflict, while Hegseth assailed funding hesitations and partisan politics, even accusing opponents of Trump derangement syndrome and faulting Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.

via Fox News|
#defense-spending#iran-war#leadership
Hegseth cites $37.5B Iran war cost as US seeks $1.5T defense budget
politics2 months ago

Hegseth cites $37.5B Iran war cost as US seeks $1.5T defense budget

US defense chief Pete Hegseth says the Iran war has cost about $37.5 billion to date as he and Joint Chiefs Chair Dan Caine push for a $1.5 trillion defense budget, including roughly $70 billion for the Iran conflict; Moody’s Analytics estimates domestic costs could reach $150 billion, while critics question funding amid ongoing strikes and a collapsed MoU.

via Al Jazeera|
#defense-budget#iran#military-conflict
Two Trump Health Nominees Falter Under Senate Scrutiny
politics2 months ago

Two Trump Health Nominees Falter Under Senate Scrutiny

At a tense Senate HELP committee hearing, Erica Schwartz, the CDC director nominee, and Sean Kaufman, the ASPR nominee, faced sharp questioning. Schwartz struggled to answer direct questions and seemed uninformed about current CDC issues, raising concerns about independence from the Trump administration. Kaufman confronted bipartisan skepticism over past anti-vaccine statements and ambiguous stances on vaccines and mRNA research. Lawmakers pressed for scientific integrity and preparedness, but the hearings ended with doubt about their readiness and ability to lead during health crises.

via Ars Technica|
#aspr#cdc#politics