An unusual civil rights case has been filed in federal court involving a state agency that affixed a camera to a bear to catch residents feeding it. The case may sound comical, but legal experts say it will be an important test about how far the government can go in conducting surveillance of citizens without…
Connecticut Officials Use a Bear to Skirt Warrant Requirements, Spy on Landowners
June 20, 2023
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Connecticut Officials Used a Bear to Skirt Warrant Requirements, Spy on Landowners
June 20, 2023
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An unusual civil rights case has been filed in federal court involving a state agency that affixed a camera to a bear to catch residents feeding it. The case may sound comical, but legal experts say it will be an important test about how far the government can go in conducting surveillance of citizens without…
Ukraine Reports Limited Gains; Moscow Claims Kyiv’s Offensive Has Stalled
June 19, 2023
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Two weeks after the de facto launch of a long-awaited Ukrainian counter-offensive, both sides are claiming battlefield victories in the Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions. Kyiv claims its forces have successfully penetrated several miles beyond Russian defense lines and have retaken several strategic positions. Moscow, for its part, says Kyiv’s counter-attack has been stopped in its…
House Republicans Defend Parental Rights Groups Against ‘Extremist’ Label
House Republicans have submitted a resolution (pdf) in defense of parental rights organizations such as Moms for Liberty following their classification as “extremist” by the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) on a “hate map” alongside Ku Klux Klan chapters. The resolution, filed by Rep. Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) on June 15, asserts that it is not extreme…
US Government Hit in Global Hacking Campaign
The nation’s cyber watchdog agency reported that the U.S. government was the target of a global hacking campaign that exploited a vulnerability in widely used software on June 15. However, the agency does not anticipate the attack to have a significant impact. Eric Goldstein, the executive assistant director for cybersecurity at the U.S. Cybersecurity and…
Conservative Views Among Americans Are at Decade High, Poll Finds
According to the latest Gallup Values and Beliefs survey, a growing number of Americans identify as very conservative or conservative on social and economic issues. The study, conducted from May 1 to 24, revealed a significant increase in social conservatism, reaching its highest level since 2012. This trend coincides with ongoing debates on transgender rights,…
Lawmakers Clash Over Forest Management Resolution Amid Rising Wildfire Threat
Lawmakers engaged in a heated debate over a resolution that would dictate strategies to mitigate the increasing threat of forest fires. The House Committee on Natural Resources convened on June 13 as Republicans and Democrats clashed over legislation regarding forest management. Democrats asserted that addressing climate change was the only answer to combating wildfires; Republicans…
Senate Committee Launches Probe Into LIV Golf and PGA Tour Merger
The Senate will investigate the disputed partnership between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), the chairman of the Senate Select Subcommittee on Investigations, sent a letter (pdf) to LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman on Monday, requesting documents of communications, disputes, and merger details extending back to LIV’s launch in October 2021….
First Lady Jill Biden Takes Center Stage in 2024 Fundraising Efforts
First lady Jill Biden is gearing up to raise funds for President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign, working toward securing a second term for her husband. This year, following her return from a six-day trip abroad, the first lady is embarking on her first solo trip for the 2024 campaign season. She will make a three-day…
Wisconsin Congressman Gallagher Chooses House Over Senate Bid in 2024
Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) announced on June 9 that he will seek reelection to the House and not challenge Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) for the U.S. Senate in 2024, leaving the GOP field in the swing state open. Gallagher was the most prominent Republican rumored to be contemplating a run against Baldwin, who is seeking a third term…
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