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Collins rips report on pay-for-play allegations: ‘Partisan hit job’
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Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) ripped a recent report about an FBI inquiry into an alleged pay-to-play scheme as a “partisan hit job” and “offensive.” “I do not understand how anyone would take the word of a felon who’s been convicted twice — twice — two separate cases of five counts of money laundering, counts of…
Kaine calls Iran war ‘triply illegal,’ says it should ‘end immediately’
Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) called on the Trump administration Wednesday to swiftly end its military operations against Iran amid legislative pressure to bring this monthslong conflict to a close. Kaine noted the House’s passage of three Iran war powers resolutions, calling the conflict “triply illegal” in comments to reporters on Capitol Hill shared by CSPAN. …
Judge skeptical of White House press ban on Politico, MS NOW, CNN: Due process ‘wasn’t followed’
A federal judge in D.C. on Wednesday appeared skeptical of the Trump administration’s decision to ban a trio of news outlets from the White House complex last week and revoke their hard press badges. Due process “wasn’t followed here,” U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly, a Trump appointee, said near the start of an afternoon hearing. CNN, Politico…
Live updates: Judge skeptical of Trump position on media ban; Trump to greet Xi Jinping in airport welcome
President Trump’s decision to bar three news outlets from the White House faces a court test on Wednesday afternoon, as networks stand in solidarity with CNN, MS Now and Politico. Trump, during a Tuesday meeting on the sidelines of UNGA, deflected on whether the White House will follow the ruling if the district court judge…
The Rotting Branch
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The Evolving Role Of Ukraine’s Artillery In The Age Of Drones
Artillery, once the 'king of battle' along the front lines has been dethroned by drones, but it still has a critical job to do. The post The Evolving Role Of Ukraine’s Artillery In The Age Of Drones appeared first on TWZ.
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Son of Israeli ambassador to the U.S. injured in ramming attack
The son of the Israeli ambassador to the United States was seriously injured in a car ramming attack in the West Bank on Wednesday.
Why the US Should Pace the Risk but Not the Speed of the AI Race with China
America can and should manage the risks of AI without slowing the race against China. Xi Jinping’s visit will test this prospect. The post Why the US Should Pace the Risk but Not the Speed of the AI Race with China appeared first on The National Interest.
Catch of the Day: A Florida Angler Reeled In a US-Made Attack Drone
The UAV, which closely resembled an Iranian Shahed-136 one-way attack drone, was returned to the US military. The post Catch of the Day: A Florida Angler Reeled In a US-Made Attack Drone appeared first on The National Interest.
How to Create a Billion Jobs
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The World Needs to Know When AI Goes Wrong
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The Iran War Might Be Somaliland’s Chance for Recognition
The unrecognized republic is pitching itself as a strategic ally for Washington.