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politics21 days ago•3 min saved

Smith Defends Trump Charges Before Senate Amid DOJ Probe

Former special counsel Jack Smith testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee, reaffirming his decision to charge Donald Trump in the 2020 election interference case. Smith stated he would not be silenced by threats of prosecution from the Trump administration. The hearing was marked by combative exchanges, with Republicans accusing Smith of political targeting and abuse of authority, while Smith maintained his investigation was based on substantive evidence and legal standards.

via NBC News|

#doj #donald-trump #jack-smith

technology-and-policy26 days ago•2 min saved

Surveillance CEOs skip Senate hearing as lawmakers debate AI camera risks

CEOs of major surveillance firms skipped a Senate hearing on AI-powered cameras, prompting bipartisan concerns over privacy and data misuse. Witnesses highlighted wrongful arrests and security flaws, while lawmakers discussed potential federal regulations and funding restrictions.

via CNBC|

#ai-surveillance #flock-safety #josh-hawley

politics28 days ago•4 min saved

Curtis Demands Subpoena for Trump Jr. Over Russian Oligarch Wedding Funding

Sen. John Curtis (R-Utah) has formally requested that the Senate Judiciary Committee subpoena Donald Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden to testify regarding their foreign business dealings and gifts. The move follows ProPublica reporting that Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev funded a lavish afterparty for the president’s son. Curtis argues this constitutes corruption and demands equal scrutiny for both parties' families, while the White House denies the allegations and the committee cites scheduling constraints.

via Politico|

#donald-trump-jr #foreign-influence #john-curtis

politics1 month ago•4 min saved

Senate Hearing Set for Sept. 23 to Scrutinize AI Surveillance Networks

Sen. Josh Hawley has scheduled a Senate hearing for September 23 to question CEOs of Flock Safety, Axon, Motorola, and Verkada regarding AI surveillance cameras. The hearing addresses concerns over data access, privacy violations, and potential misuse by law enforcement, following a broader bipartisan backlash against automated license plate readers.

via Politico|

#ai-surveillance #flock-safety #josh-hawley

politics1 month ago•4 min saved

Patel’s FBI Hiring Loosening Sparks Bipartisan Outrage Over Bestiality Defense

FBI Director Kash Patel faced bipartisan criticism during a Senate hearing for removing automatic disqualifiers for applicants with histories of bestiality, prostitution, and theft. Patel argued the changes protect trafficking victims, but lawmakers questioned the logic and the agency's recruitment struggles.

via Salon.com|

#bestiality #fbi-hiring #kash-patel

politics1 month ago•6 min saved

Senate schedules hearing on Flock Safety cameras amid privacy and law enforcement debate

The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism will hold a hearing next week on Flock Safety’s automated license plate readers. The hearing, titled 'Always Watching,' follows concerns that the technology enables mass surveillance and potential misuse by police. While critics and some lawmakers call for removal or funding cuts, law enforcement agencies argue the cameras are essential for solving crimes and locating suspects. Local jurisdictions are implementing varying responses, from complete removal to new oversight measures.

via Politico|

#flock-safety #law-enforcement #politics

politics1 month ago•0 min saved

FBI files reveal Crooks' 'Bob Dole' alias, anonymous cremation, and emotional detachment

Newly released FBI documents detail the background of Thomas Matthew Crooks, the 20-year-old who attempted to assassinate President Trump in July 2024. The files reveal that Crooks used the alias 'Bob Dole' to purchase rifle parts and that an anonymous donor paid for his cremation. While Trump claims new evidence links the attack to a 'Democrat plot,' FBI Director Kash Patel states no broader conspiracy was found. Crooks' father described his son as emotionally detached and obsessed with firearms, though investigators found no evidence of external coordination.

via International Business Times UK|

#butler-shooting #fbi-records #politics

politics1 month ago•6 min saved

New FBI records on Crooks spark debate over withheld evidence and conspiracy theories

Newly released FBI documents regarding the 2024 assassination attempt on Donald Trump have revealed personal details about shooter Thomas Crooks, including his emotional detachment and gun obsession. While lawmakers criticize the lack of federal cooperation during their initial investigation, the President claims the attack was a 'Democratic plot,' a theory not supported by the FBI's findings that Crooks acted alone.

via Fox News|

#butler-shooting #donald-trump #fbi

us-news1 month ago•243 min saved

FBI files detail Crooks' final 100-yard practice before Butler shooting

Newly unclassified FBI documents reveal that Thomas Matthew Crooks practiced a 100-yard shot at a Pennsylvania gun club the day before he attempted to assassinate Donald Trump in July 2024. The 600-page file details Crooks' five-year obsession with firearms, his use of the alias 'Bob Dole' for online orders, and his emotionally detached upbringing. While President Trump claims the attack was a 'Democratic plot,' FBI Director Kash Patel testified that Crooks acted alone with no external connections.

via NBC News|

#butler-pennsylvania #fbi #senate-judiciary

politics1 month ago•223 min saved

Patel Defends FBI Hiring Shift, Faces Scrutiny Over Election Security

FBI Director Kash Patel testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, defending a new policy that removes bestiality as an automatic disqualifier for job applicants. Patel argued the change protects trafficking victims coerced into such acts, though he confirmed voluntary participation remains a bar to employment. The hearing also featured tense exchanges regarding the FBI’s role in the upcoming midterm elections, with Patel expressing skepticism about legal restrictions on deploying agents to polling places.

via NBC News|

#election-security #fbi #hiring-policy

technology-and-policy1 month ago•30 min saved

Lawmakers Reject AI Antitrust Waivers as Critics Demand Existing Enforcement

Senate Republicans Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley explicitly rejected proposals to grant antitrust exemptions to AI companies, calling such moves 'lunacy' and a potential cartel. While the administration and House Speaker Mike Johnson dismissed AI safety warnings as a 'hoax' to avoid stifling innovation, former FTC Chair Lina Khan argued that existing consumer protection and antitrust laws are sufficient to prosecute AI firms for releasing dangerous, unvetted models. The debate centers on whether Congress should create new regulatory frameworks or enforce current statutes against a concentrated group of tech giants.

via politico.com|

#ai-regulation #antitrust-law #fbi-oversight

politics1 month ago•27 min saved

AI Safety Debate Intensifies as Sanders Proposes Ban and GOP Rejects Antitrust Exemptions

The debate over artificial intelligence safety has escalated sharply in Washington, with Sen. Bernie Sanders proposing a permanent ban on superintelligence and 20-year prison sentences for violations. Simultaneously, Senate Republicans rejected the idea of granting antitrust exemptions to AI companies to facilitate safety coordination. While industry leaders like OpenAI support third-party safety audits, President Trump dismissed AI risks as a 'hoax,' creating a rift between the administration and some congressional members who are urging immediate legislative action before the midterm elections.

via Politico|

#ai-regulation #bernie-sanders #midterm-elections

politics1 month ago•18 min saved

Federal records reveal anonymous donor paid for Crooks cremation amid Senate inquiry

Federal documents released to the Senate Judiciary Committee reveal that an anonymous donor covered the cremation costs for Thomas Matthew Crooks, the would-be assassin of President Trump, just days after the July 2024 Butler, Pennsylvania, rally shooting. The records, obtained by The New York Post and Fox News, indicate the family could not afford the funeral due to financial instability, with Crooks' father having retired and his mother taking leave. The documents also detail Crooks' use of the alias 'Bob Dole' for suspicious package deliveries and his lack of close friends, highlighting a motive that remains unclear to investigators.

via New York Post|

#butler-shooting #chuck-grassley #fbi-records

politics1 year ago•17 min saved

FBI Director Kash Patel to Testify Before Senate Judiciary

FBI Director Kash Patel is set to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee amid scrutiny over Epstein case handling, while other political developments include legal battles over foreign aid funding, discussions on government shutdown, and GOP efforts to challenge war authorizations, reflecting ongoing tensions in U.S. politics.

via Politico|

#fbi #jeffrey-epstein #kash-patel

politics1 year ago•12 min saved

Grassley Criticizes Trump's Pressure on Judges and U.S. Attorneys

Senate Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley expressed offense at President Trump's public pressure to end the blue slip policy for judicial nominations, highlighting ongoing partisan debates over judicial appointment processes amid broader political tensions. Trump has been urging Grassley to change the policy, which allows home state senators to object to judicial nominees, but Grassley and other Senate leaders have shown resistance, emphasizing the importance of bipartisan support and established procedures.

via Politico|

#blue-slip-policy #chuck-grassley #judicial-nominations