House votes to renew NSA spying, rejects reform push

JD Thu, 01/11/2018 - 11:20

In a victory for the Trump administration, the House on Thursday approved legislation to renew government surveillance powers while voting down new limits on how authorities can use the information that is collected.

Just a few hours before the vote, President Trump roiled the waters by sending out a tweet that appeared to contradict his own administration’s opposition to the changes, which were offered by Rep. Justin Amash (R-Mich.).

Facebook developing ‘Portal’ gadget which will let it put microphones and cameras in people’s homes

JD Thu, 01/11/2018 - 11:15

In George Orwell’s 1984, the oppressive rulers of Oceania use devices called telescreens to closely monitor and repress citizens. Now Facebook looks set to follow in the Party’s footsteps by putting its own firm’s microphones and cameras into people’s homes. The social network is planning to release its first ever piece of consumer hardware which will be called Portal and cost a whopping $499 (£368), a website called Cheddar has claimed.

UK DENIES ECUADOR’S REQUEST TO GRANT ASSANGE DIPLOMATIC IMMUNITY

JD Thu, 01/11/2018 - 10:55

“The US & UK governments continue their attempts to arrest me in violation of two UN rulings and their own laws”

Following the announcement from the Foreign Office, Assange in a tweet said, “The US & UK governments continue their attempts to arrest me in violation of two UN rulings and their own laws.”

DEMOCRATS PLANNING PROTESTS FOR TRUMP’S FIRST STATE OF THE UNION

JD Thu, 01/11/2018 - 10:50

“What we want is to really continue the conversation about sexual harassment in the workplace…”

Democrats are already plotting ways to protest during President Trump’s State of the Union later this month.

Tucker: Tech Barons Now Main Threat to Freedom, Not Federal Government

JD Thu, 01/11/2018 - 10:08

In a recent interview with former Google Engineer James Damore, Fox News host Tucker Carlson stated that the biggest threat to freedom is no longer the federal government, but large tech companies like Google.

Twitter Shadowbanning ‘Real and Happening Every Day’ Says Inside Source

JD Thu, 01/11/2018 - 10:06

Rumours that Twitter has begun ‘shadowbanning’ politically inconvenient users have been confirmed by a source inside the company, who spoke exclusively to Breitbart Tech. His claim was corroborated by a senior editor at a major publisher.

Congress Investigates ‘Serious Misconduct’ Of Govt Agency That Bungled Bundy Trial

JD Thu, 01/11/2018 - 10:03

GOP lawmakers are looking into widespread abuse by Bureau of Land Management (BLM) law officials after the case against a Nevada rancher accused of multiple felonies was dismissed for “prosecutorial misconduct.”

Walmart Turns Over Tax Reform Savings To Workers With New $11 Starting Wage

JD Thu, 01/11/2018 - 10:01

Walmart is capitalizing on its newfound savings under the recently signed tax reform bill by increasing workers’ starting hourly wage to $11 and providing substantial bonuses to employees, in an effort to remain competitive in an increasingly tight labor market.

Sheriff Joe Not Backing Down On Obama’s Birth Certificate

JD Thu, 01/11/2018 - 09:58

Arizona Republican Senate candidate Joe Arpaio is continuing his crusade against former President Barack Obama, insisting once again during a Wednesday radio interview that the Hawaiian-born Democrat forged his birth certificate to conceal his immigrant identity.

The brash former sheriff announced his candidacy Tuesday, but said he won’t let his political ambitions prevent him from speaking out on what he believes to be a scandal permeating the highest levels of government.

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