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Nick Szabo· 2026-04-16 17:48
RT Defund the USDA 2.0 (@Dusty3080467325)Never forget that 33 years ago we learned the government will kill your dog, shoot your 14 year old son in the back and snipe your wife in the doorway while she holds your infant child.*RubyRidgeImagine being 14 years old, living off the grid in the Idaho woods in 1993. You’re walking your dog when suddenly he growls and *bang*, the dog is shot and killed. You look up and see a man in a Ghillie suit with a rifle pointed at you. Fear grips you. You pull your gun and f ...
Rick Jordan CEO of Frequency Holdings (OTC: FRQN) To Join Tim Pool’s “Timcast IRL” Podcast
Globenewswire· 2026-02-24 17:27
Core Insights - Rick Jordan, CEO of Frequency Holdings, Inc. (OTC: FRQN), will appear on Tim Pool's Timcast IRL to discuss government overreach, the DHS shutdown, and the intersection of politics with AI and cybersecurity [1][4][5] Company Overview - Frequency Holdings, Inc. is a U.S.-based technology holding company focused on cybersecurity-first IT services, artificial intelligence, digital identity, and critical infrastructure [10] - The company operates and acquires independent brands with a long-term, operator-led philosophy aimed at building meaningful businesses and creating durable shareholder value [10] Industry Context - The Department of Homeland Security is currently experiencing a partial shutdown due to Senate Democrats blocking a funding bill, which has led to employees working without pay [4] - The TSA PreCheck program was briefly suspended during the shutdown but was reinstated after public backlash highlighted the impact on air travelers [4]
MS NOW’s Antonia Hylton shares an update on a family’s violent ICE encounter
MSNBC· 2026-01-26 03:15
All right, so before the break, we played Annia's new and powerful heartbreaking documentary on federal immigration agents' violent detainment of 16-year-old Arnoldo Bazan Carrillo and his father, Arnulfo, who was deported to Mexico. And how tactics that were once reserved for criminals and smugglers along the border are now being deployed in American communities in the interior and causing devastating consequences for the family. Antonio, that was incredible reporting and so powerful just simply for the fa ...
Oregon AG: ‘It’s a very dangerous time here in America’
MSNBC· 2025-10-12 18:19
Legal and Political Context - The President's attempt to deploy the National Guard to Portland was challenged in court, with a judge initially blocking the deployment, stating the determination was "simply untethered to the facts" [1][2] - The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals granted an administrative stay, allowing the President to federalize Oregon's National Guard but barring deployment to Portland [3] - Concerns were raised about the dangerous precedent of deploying National Guard troops from different states against another state's will [9][10] Portland Situation and Response - Portland faces real challenges including crime, drug use, commercial vacancies, and homelessness [6] - The characterization of Portland as a "war ravaged city" or full of "insurrectionists" is considered absurd [7] - Oregon is experiencing a 51% reduction in violent crime since the beginning of the year [10] - The emphasis from city leaders is to avoid escalating the situation and not fall into a "trap" of violence [16] Broader Implications and Concerns - The President is accused of attacking an independent judiciary and the free press, using fear to intimidate people [18][19] - There are concerns about normalizing the use of the United States military on the streets, which is considered un-American [20][22] - The President's actions are seen as attacks on the pillars of democracy, requiring a firm stance against unconstitutional actions [20][21][22]
Oregon attorney general: We have to say no to the 'bizarre world' that Trump 'wants to live in'
MSNBC· 2025-10-06 22:28
Legal & Political Analysis - A Trump-appointed judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from sending National Guard units into Oregon [1] - The judge accused the Trump administration of direct contravention of her Saturday order by attempting to send National Guard from California and Texas [1][6][7] - Oregon's Attorney General initiated legal action, including filing for temporary restraining orders, to prevent the federal government from deploying the National Guard [5][6] - The judge's ruling emphasized the tradition of resistance to government overreach and the importance of constitutional law over martial law [8] Key Arguments & Counterarguments - Trump administration claimed troops were needed in Portland to quell violence [2] - Oregon's Attorney General argued that the President's actions were based on social media gossip and trolling [4] - The Attorney General stated the President is normalizing the use of the military in cities, which is unamerican [10] - The Attorney General highlighted concerns about the President's attacks on core democratic principles, including rigging elections and pressuring the free press [10][11] Factual Discrepancies - Trump claimed Portland was "burning to the ground," while police data indicated only two arrests were made at protests over the weekend and 36 arrests in four months [7]
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CoinDesk· 2025-09-17 17:29
Stablecoin Adoption Drivers - Argentinians primarily adopt stablecoins due to taxes and government overreach, not just hyperinflation [1] - The discussion took place at Meridian 2025, hosted by StellarOrg [1] Regional Focus - The report focuses on the reality of stablecoins for Argentinians [1]
D.C. residents protest against federal takeover
NBC News· 2025-08-17 01:52
Protests on the streets of the nation's capital over the federal takeover of Washington DC's police force and the deployment of the city's national guard. >> Marching to the White House, DC residents fighting back against what they view as government overreach. >> Our country is being taken over. Our city's being taken over.>> It comes as federal agents were out in force again Friday night patrolling popular nightlife areas. >> That's agents on the block. White House officials tell NBC News there were a tot ...