Friday, November 15th, 2024 - Trump cabinet updates; PA Senate recount; X’s AI Terms; Musk-Iran talks; CIA Discord Leakers charged
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Today’s Headlines: Trump’s cabinet picks are stirring up headlines, with RFK Jr., an outspoken anti-vaxxer, slated to lead Health and Human Services, and Matt Gaetz set for Attorney General despite ongoing controversies. Meanwhile, the Pennsylvania Senate race heads to a recount, and after Trump floated the idea of a third term, a House resolution reaffirmed the two-term limit. Trump joked about a possible third term, prompting Rep. Dan Goldman to introduce a resolution reinforcing the two-term limit for presidents. In tech news, X (formerly Twitter) updated its terms, allowing all user posts to be used for AI training, and any disputes will go through Texas courts, a favorable setting for Elon Musk. On the foreign front, Musk also reportedly met with Iranian officials to discuss U.S.-Iran tensions, and a CIA officer was arrested for leaking sensitive intel on potential conflict in the region. Finally, Air National Guard member Jack Teixeira received a 15-year sentence for leaking classified information on Discord.
Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:
Huffpost: Trump Taps Anti-Vaxxer RFK Jr. To Lead Health And Human Services
AP News: Trump rewards legal defense team, picks lawyer Todd Blanche as No. 2 Justice official
ABC News: Woman testified to House Ethics Committee that Gaetz had sex with her when she was 17: Sources
AP News: Pennsylvania Senate contest headed toward a recount, and possibly litigation
NY Times: Democrat Moves to Clarify the 22nd Amendment After Trump Refers to Running for Third Term
CNN: X changed its terms of service to let its AI train on everyone’s posts. Now users are up in arms
NY Times: Elon Musk Met With Iran’s U.N. Ambassador, Iranian Officials Say
CNN: FBI arrests alleged leaker of US intelligence documents related to Israel’s attack plans against Iran
WA Post: Discord leaker Jack Teixeira sentenced to 15 years for sharing U.S. secrets
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