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60% of members of Congress routinely delay revealing personal finances to the public - but are barely punished

A new report by Accountable.US found nearly 60 percent of incumbent House members filed for an extension of their 2022 disclosures in 2023

Over 80 percent of those asked for the maximum 90-day extension

The extensions are legal, but the watchdog group argues the frequency they are relied upon show the lax nature of current financial ethics rules in Congress

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Elon Musk signs onto letter pledging Tesla's commitment to China's 'core socialist values - to continue operations in the country

The letter Elon Musk, 52, signed used language that is popular with the communist country's president, Xi Jinping.

Elon Musk has signed a letter pledging Tesla's commitment to China's 'core socialist values' as he continues his electric vehicle operations in the country.

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Capitalism works right only when <Elon Musk> does stuff. Name is replacable
  • If you're in California, be aware that there's a hidden/sneaky "EV tax" and you'll be paying (nearly) double registration fees every year. Mine went from $330 to alamost $700.

    Also public charging is starting to be a problem as there's not nearly enough charging stations and CA does nothing about it.

  • The Zuck suck is in full swing.
  • And then they'll need another permission to access your photos, contacts, text messages... They'll grab and run with everything what's in your phone. Before your 1st day is over, they'll know everything about you, your friends and family. It's just another massive privacy/data grab. Fuck them (and fuck u/spez ofc).

  • DOJ Unseals Previously Blacked-Out Sections From Trump Warrant Application
    www.huffpost.com DOJ Unseals Previously Blacked-Out Sections From Trump Warrant Application

    The newly revealed paragraphs reveal that surveillance cameras showed boxes being relocated in the days before FBI and Justice Department investigators visited Mar-A-Lago.

    The newly revealed paragraphs reveal that surveillance cameras showed boxes being relocated in the days before FBI and Justice Department investigators visited Mar-A-Lago.

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    Former Sen. Claire McCaskill Delivers The Brutal Truth To Lindsey Graham
    www.huffpost.com Former Sen. Claire McCaskill Delivers The Brutal Truth To Lindsey Graham

    The former Missouri Democratic senator pulled no punches in summing up how her former colleague is treated by Donald Trump.

    Former Sen. Claire McCaskill Delivers The Brutal Truth To Lindsey Graham

    Trump treated Graham “like he was a piece of dirt under his shoe,” said McCaskill.

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    Donald Trump's ALL-CAPS RANT Is The Fourth Of July Hangover That Will Pound Your Brain
    www.huffpost.com Trump's ALL-CAPS RANT Is The Fourth Of July Hangover That Will Pound Your Brain

    The former president weaponized the Caps Lock button in a screed against everything.

    On the Fourth of July a day earlier, Trump also shared a meme featuring a flag that says “Fuck Biden and fuck you for voting for him.”

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    China is in default on a trillion dollars in debt to US bondholders. Will the US force repayment?
    thehill.com China is in default on a trillion dollars in debt to US bondholders. Will the US force repayment?

    Now that the relationship with China has soured and the People’s Republic of China has become the greatest adversarial threat to the U.S. and Western security, policymakers should revisit thi…

    China is in default on a trillion dollars in debt to US bondholders. Will the US force repayment?

    The United States pays interest on approximately $850 billion in debt held by the People’s Republic of China. China, however, is currently in default on its sovereign debt held by American bondholders.

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    US investigators zone in on Trump election-plot lawyer John Eastman
    www.theguardian.com US investigators zone in on Trump election-plot lawyer John Eastman

    Experts say Eastman, faces possible disbarment in California, under increasing scrutiny in federal and state inquiries

    US investigators zone in on Trump election-plot lawyer John Eastman

    Experts say Eastman, faces possible disbarment in California, under increasing scrutiny in federal and state inquiries.

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    US Secret Service investigating as cocaine reportedly found in White House
    www.theguardian.com US Secret Service investigating as cocaine reportedly found in White House

    It wouldn’t be the first time illegal drugs were brought into the president’s residence

    A preliminary field test on a white substance found in the White House has reportedly come up positive for cocaine, law enforcement authorities said.

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    Trump-appointed judge blocks Biden agencies from communicating with social media platforms
    www.independent.co.uk Judge blocks Biden agencies from communicating with social media platforms

    A federal judge’s preliminary injunction could impact government efforts to combat online disinformation

    Judge blocks Biden agencies from communicating with social media platforms

    A federal judge’s preliminary injunction could impact government efforts to combat online disinformation

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    Trump-appointed judge blocks Biden agencies from communicating with social media platforms
    www.independent.co.uk Judge blocks Biden agencies from communicating with social media platforms

    A federal judge’s preliminary injunction could impact government efforts to combat online disinformation

    Judge blocks Biden agencies from communicating with social media platforms

    A federal judge’s preliminary injunction could impact government efforts to combat online disinformation

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    Ex-Trump spokesperson claims she saw him show off documents on Mar-a-Lago dining patio
    www.independent.co.uk Ex-Trump spokesperson says she saw him show off documents on Mar-a-Lago dining patio

    Stephanie Grisham said she saw Mr Trump show classified documents to people ‘on the dining room patio’ at Mar-a-Lago

    Ex-Trump spokesperson says she saw him show off documents on Mar-a-Lago dining patio

    A former top Trump White House spokesperson has said that the former president “never” showed any sign of understanding the meaning of classification or other methods used to protect national defence secrets during his time in office.

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    Hardline DeSantis immigration law causes exodus of migrant workers from Florida agriculture and construction
    www.independent.co.uk DeSantis immigration law causes exodus of migrant workers from Florida agriculture

    State’s key industries like agriculture and tourism are heavily reliant on migrant labour

    DeSantis immigration law causes exodus of migrant workers from Florida agriculture

    “We are in dire need of workers, so there is a lot of fear from across the state ... that this new law will actually be devastating."

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    Ex-New York congressman pardoned by Trump is planning to run again in Florida
    www.independent.co.uk Ex-New York congressman pardoned by Trump is planning to run again in Florida

    Chris Collins is contemplating a run for the seat now held by Rep Byron Donalds

    Ex-New York congressman pardoned by Trump is planning to run again in Florida

    Former US Rep Chris Collins, who was pardoned by former president Donald Trump, is reportedly contemplating a run for Congress in Florida.

    The former representative, who pleaded guilty in 2019 to conspiracy to commit securities fraud, told WGRZ’s Scott Levin that he is planning to run for the seat currently held by Rep Byron Donalds

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