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www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Right-wing politics

Opinion | It's Time for U.F.O. Whistle-blowers to Show Their Cards

Two senators express disappointment with the House of Representatives for impeding transparency on U.F.O.s
The National Defense Authorization Act included provisions for a presidential commission to declassify records, but it was watered down by House Republicans. [ more ]
Theregister
6 months ago
Privacy professionals

FBI gets at least four more months of Section 702 snooping

US lawmakers approve defense policy bill with extension to controversial surveillance tool
The National Defense Authorization Act also includes funding for military and support for Ukraine [ more ]
Truthout
6 months ago
Left-wing politics

Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez Vote Against Record $886 Billion for Military Spending

The U.S. House passed a National Defense Authorization Act that authorizes $886 billion in military spending for 2024.
Progressive advocates criticized the massive military budget, calling for investment in anti-poverty programs, a Green New Deal, and Medicare for All. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Right-wing politics

Opinion | It's Time for U.F.O. Whistle-blowers to Show Their Cards

Two senators express disappointment with the House of Representatives for impeding transparency on U.F.O.s
The National Defense Authorization Act included provisions for a presidential commission to declassify records, but it was watered down by House Republicans. [ more ]
Theregister
6 months ago
Privacy professionals

FBI gets at least four more months of Section 702 snooping

US lawmakers approve defense policy bill with extension to controversial surveillance tool
The National Defense Authorization Act also includes funding for military and support for Ukraine [ more ]
Truthout
6 months ago
Left-wing politics

Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez Vote Against Record $886 Billion for Military Spending

The U.S. House passed a National Defense Authorization Act that authorizes $886 billion in military spending for 2024.
Progressive advocates criticized the massive military budget, calling for investment in anti-poverty programs, a Green New Deal, and Medicare for All. [ more ]
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WSJ
6 months ago
World news

Congress Moves Forward on Roughly $900 Billion Defense Bill

Lawmakers agree to remove controversial provisions from defense policy bill
The bill includes a pay raise for service members and support for Taiwan's defense [ more ]
WIRED
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

A Civil Rights Firestorm Erupts Around a Looming Surveillance Power Grab

Lawmakers are being warned not to derail a debate on US surveillance programs.
Civil rights and grassroots organizations oppose extending the surveillance program.
The National Defense Authorization Act will direct the US military's spending priorities. [ more ]
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