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www.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Israel's war on Gaza: Rights groups urge Biden to oppose threats to ICC

US lawmakers are seeking to sanction the International Criminal Court over its prosecutor's decision to seek arrest warrants against Israeli officials. [ more ]
Axios
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Biden faces new Democratic pressure to rein in Israel

Lawmakers demand Israel provide assurances on human rights in Gaza, threatening U.S. weapons transfers if aid is impeded. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Israel's war on Gaza: Rights groups urge Biden to oppose threats to ICC

US lawmakers are seeking to sanction the International Criminal Court over its prosecutor's decision to seek arrest warrants against Israeli officials. [ more ]
Axios
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Biden faces new Democratic pressure to rein in Israel

Lawmakers demand Israel provide assurances on human rights in Gaza, threatening U.S. weapons transfers if aid is impeded. [ more ]
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www.dw.com
2 months ago
World news

US aid for Taiwan 'will only increase tensions,' China says DW 04/24/2024

US lawmakers approved fresh assistance to Taiwan, enhancing its military capabilities amidst China's opposition. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Marketing

Thunder Run': Behind Lawmakers' Secretive Push to Pass the TikTok Bill

Lawmakers secretly passed a bill forcing TikTok's sale to sever ties with its Chinese owner, impacting 170 million users in the US. [ more ]
Exchangewire
2 months ago
Marketing tech

Elon Musk Faces Brazil Supreme Court Inquiry; US Lawmakers Strike Deal on Data Privacy; Retail Sales Soar in Singapore

Elon Musk faces Brazil Supreme Court scrutiny over X platform issue.
US lawmakers reach data privacy deal to limit tech companies' data collection and enhance consumer control.
Singapore retail sales surge driven by Chinese New Year festivities. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Europe news

David Cameron meets Donald Trump amid push to shore up Ukraine support

David Cameron is holding talks with Donald Trump to discuss Ukraine aid and Nato's future.
Cameron urges US lawmakers to approve urgent assistance for Ukraine amidst opposition from some members. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
Europe news

UK Foreign Secretary to urge US speaker to back help for Ukraine

Cameron urges U.S. lawmakers to approve aid for Ukraine, highlighting the importance of Western security.
A $95 billion aid package for Ukraine facing delays in Congress due to differing views among conservatives and Republicans. [ more ]
ReadWrite
3 months ago
Marketing

China warns US over proposed TikTok ban

US lawmakers passed a bill to potentially ban TikTok unless it severs ties with China. TikTok is popular in the US with 150 million users.
China warns that a ban on TikTok could have consequences for the US and the international trade order. [ more ]
www.dw.com
2 months ago
World news

US aid for Taiwan 'will only increase tensions,' China says DW 04/24/2024

US lawmakers approved fresh assistance to Taiwan, enhancing its military capabilities amidst China's opposition. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Marketing

Thunder Run': Behind Lawmakers' Secretive Push to Pass the TikTok Bill

Lawmakers secretly passed a bill forcing TikTok's sale to sever ties with its Chinese owner, impacting 170 million users in the US. [ more ]
Exchangewire
2 months ago
Marketing tech

Elon Musk Faces Brazil Supreme Court Inquiry; US Lawmakers Strike Deal on Data Privacy; Retail Sales Soar in Singapore

Elon Musk faces Brazil Supreme Court scrutiny over X platform issue.
US lawmakers reach data privacy deal to limit tech companies' data collection and enhance consumer control.
Singapore retail sales surge driven by Chinese New Year festivities. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Europe news

David Cameron meets Donald Trump amid push to shore up Ukraine support

David Cameron is holding talks with Donald Trump to discuss Ukraine aid and Nato's future.
Cameron urges US lawmakers to approve urgent assistance for Ukraine amidst opposition from some members. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
Europe news

UK Foreign Secretary to urge US speaker to back help for Ukraine

Cameron urges U.S. lawmakers to approve aid for Ukraine, highlighting the importance of Western security.
A $95 billion aid package for Ukraine facing delays in Congress due to differing views among conservatives and Republicans. [ more ]
ReadWrite
3 months ago
Marketing

China warns US over proposed TikTok ban

US lawmakers passed a bill to potentially ban TikTok unless it severs ties with China. TikTok is popular in the US with 150 million users.
China warns that a ban on TikTok could have consequences for the US and the international trade order. [ more ]
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Theregister
6 months ago
Privacy professionals

Another S.702 reform bill lands, but no warrant requirement

US lawmakers have introduced alternative legislation to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act without requiring a warrant for US law enforcement agencies to access electronic communications.
Section 702 allows US intelligence agencies to monitor communications involving foreigners but can also be used to access the private communications of US citizens and green-card holders in certain circumstances.
The legislation introduced by Senator Mark Warner and others includes some safeguards for US person queries under Section 702, but has been criticized for not going far enough to protect privacy. [ more ]
WIRED
6 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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