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Hawley rips Flock’s sprawling surveillance web as Texas cities cut cameras over privacy and data fears

Texas cities are cutting ties with Flock Safety over data privacy concerns as Sen. Josh Hawley probes the company's 20 billion monthly vehicle scans.

Jed York’s bold claim about 49ers’ motto burns him in spectacular fashion after $160 sex humiliation

Values only count when the people with power apply their own words to themselves.

Tech bros must channel the moguls of old to get back in America’s good graces

At the heart of the widespread resistance to data centers and Flock cameras is...

Mamdani, Hochul are the pair that can’t shoot straight with their pied-à-terre tax buffoonery

Mamdani and his socialist movement loathe private property because it chills the warmth of...

Nobody had a better sense of humor than my friend Dolly Parton

We lost country queen Dolly Parton on Tuesday. I knew Dolly well. Here’s some of the...

Hawley rips Flock’s sprawling surveillance web as Texas cities cut cameras over privacy and data fears

Texas cities are cutting ties with Flock Safety over data privacy concerns as Sen. Josh Hawley probes the company's 20 billion monthly vehicle scans.

Fed governor Lisa Cook slams Trump’s renewed threat to fire her

Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook said the Trump administration has no legal basis to remove her from the central bank's governing board in a letter late Wednesday responding to renewed threats from the White House.

Judge, for now, refuses to dismiss Steve Bannon’s conviction in contempt of Congress case

A federal judge on Wednesday rejected the Justice Department's request to erase Trump ally Steve Bannon's criminal conviction for refusing to testify before the congressional committee that investigated a mob's Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. But it may not be a final decision on the matter.

A federal prisoner with no clear ties to Alaska advances in primary for the state’s U.S. House seat

A man who is serving time in a federal prison in New York advanced on Wednesday from the primary for Alaska's lone U.S. House seat.

Democrat Debbie Dingell: Don’t ask me about Hasan Piker

Democratic Rep. Debbie Dingell of Michigan says she is not interested in questions about controversial left-wing commentator Hasan Piker, a discussion she considers an attempt to divide Democrats.

Lawmakers, parents call Meta settlement ‘first step’ to protecting kids online, urge Congress to act

Lawmakers and parental advocates applauded Wednesday's landmark settlement against social media giant Meta, but said Congress must still enact federal standards to protect children against digital harms.

Talarico wants to unearth Paxton’s depositions to keep focus on opponent’s past in Texas Senate race

James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Texas, wants to reveal depositions involving Ken Paxton, his Republican opponent, as part of an ongoing effort to keep the focus on Paxton's history of scandals.

Judge won’t order Texas to turn ICE officer over to Minnesota for prosecution

A federal judge declined Wednesday to order Texas to extradite an ICE officer to Minnesota to face charges of assaulting a migrant, siding with Gov. Greg Abbott, who says he needs more time to decide whether to comply.

Hasan Piker blames AIPAC as Democrats condemn his remarks on Jews

Left-wing Twitch streamer Hasan Piker has blamed AIPAC for a wave of Democratic condemnations touched off by his comments suggesting that American Jews' support for Israel invites violence against them.

Justice Thomas recalls why he wasn’t friends with Alito in law school: ‘Clarence, you were scary’

Clarence Thomas recalls asking Samuel Alito why they weren't friends at Yale Law School, and Alito's blunt answer involved combat boots and bib overalls.

Trump’s lawyers put Dem AG on notice for targeting his family in NY fraud fight: ‘Cannot stand’

Trump filed an appeal against New York Attorney General Letita James, arguing the $450 million penalty is unconstitutional and the case lacked authority.

Hegseth upgrades Abbey Gate Marines’ valor awards after 5-year delay: ‘Those days are over’

Three Marines who risked their lives during the ISIS-K Abbey Gate bombing received upgraded valor awards from War Secretary Pete Hegseth at a Pentagon ceremony.

‘Bioethics Community’ Publishes Open Letter of Support for Anthony Fauci

The Covid debacle will define Fauci’s legacy regardless of how many pronouncements of support bioethicists make.

Republicans are split on Flock’s AI-powered surveillance. Here’s who’s on each side

High-profile Republicans are cautioning against the use of automated license plate readers and surveillance systems such as Flock Safety, opening investigations and urging legislative guardrails.

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