DOGE Controversy: Trump Team’s CFPB Moves Under Scrutiny
April 29, 2025, 6:20 pm more...
Federal investigators are delving into allegations that officials connected to Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) attempted to pry into sensitive taxpayer and IRS materials—all while one aide reportedly held stock in companies set to gain from the planned CFPB cutbacks. Ethical lapses and political shadiness abound, with the probe hinting at a toxic cocktail of ambition and conflict of interest.
zerohedge.com / Trump Allies Say 'Mossad Agents' & 'Warmongers' Trying To Derail Iran Talks
techdirt.com / Inspector General Probes Whether Trump, DOGE Sought Private Taxpayer Information Or Sensitive IRS Material
zerohedge.com / Appeals Court Reinstates Order Barring Trump Admin From Firing CFPB Employees
zerohedge.com / Dem Rep Who Filed Trump Impeachment Articles Under Fire For Dog, Monkey Abuse In Bankruptcy Scandal
gizmodo.com / DOGE Aide Involved in Dismantling Consumer Bureau Owns Stock in Companies That Could Benefit From Cuts
permalink / 5 stories from 3 sources in 5 hours ago #doge #politics #government #law #trump +
Trump’s Auto Tariff Tango and Industry Shockwaves
April 29, 2025, 12:20 pm more...
In a surprising policy flip, President Trump signaled a softening of auto tariffs even as his administration readies an executive order. Meanwhile, GM reacted by pulling its guidance and pausing buybacks, as uncertainty over trade policies sends ripples through the automotive sector.
reuters.com/business / Trump eases auto tariffs burden as Lutnick touts one done foreign trade deal - Reuters
zerohedge.com / Trump's First 100 Days In Charts
www.ft.com/ / Donald Trump set to announce new car tariff climbdown in Michigan - Financial Times
zerohedge.com / Why Rushing To Buy A Car Before Tariffs Hit Might Not Mean A Good Deal
arstechnica.com / Trump backs down a bit on auto industry tariffs—but only a bit
reuters.com/business / Trump to sign executive order on auto tariffs Tuesday, White House says - Reuters
zerohedge.com / GM Pulls Guidance And Pauses Buybacks Amidst "Tariff Uncertainty"
permalink / 7 stories from 4 sources in 11 hours ago #tariffs #cars #earnings #trump #politics +
Zero‐Day Exploits in State-Sponsored Cyber Operations
April 29, 2025, 12:20 pm more...
Recent reports highlight a surge in zero‐day hack usage by government-linked cyber actors. According to tech titans and security research, while overall threat detections dropped, targeted attacks have shifted to more covert exploits, raising alarms over national security vulnerabilities and the shadowy world of state-sponsored cyber warfare.
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therecord.media / Google: 75 zero-days seen in 2024 as nations, spyware vendors continue exploitation
theverge.com / France accuses Russia of a decade’s worth of high-profile cyberattacks
techspot.com / FBI warns China is using AI to sharpen cyberattacks on US infrastructure
permalink / 8 stories from 7 sources in 11 hours ago #cybersecurity #infosec #government #hack #google +
White House slams Amazon for tariff disclosure move
April 29, 2025, 9:07 am more...
Amazon’s plan to show tariff‐driven price increases on its site has ignited a political firestorm. The White House has labeled the tactic “hostile” and “political,” with multiple reports noting that the move comes amid broader tariff controversies, rattling markets and stoking regulatory ire.
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theregister.com / Trump admin freaks out over mere suggestion Amazon was going to show tariff impact on prices
techinasia.com / Amazon’s tariff costs plan sparks White House backlash
androidheadlines.com / Amazon was stopped from being the saint we know that it isn't
gizmodo.com / Gadgets Are Getting More Expensive, But Not Even Amazon Wants to Say ‘Tariffs’
arstechnica.com / Amazon denies it will start listing cost of tariffs as other sites start doing it
wsj.com / Amazon Rules Out Displaying Tariff Impact After White House Attack
gizmodo.com / White House Panics After Report Claims Amazon Will Display Tariff Prices
theverge.com / Trump reportedly complained to Bezos about Amazon’s tariff plan
404media.co / Trump Demands Amazon Deny the Reality of What His Tariffs Are Doing to Prices
theverge.com / Amazon has no choice but to display tariffs on prices now
cnet.com / Sorry Shoppers, Amazon Says Tariff Cost Feature 'Is Not Going to Happen'
wsj.com / Amazon Considered Displaying Import Charges on Its Ultracheap Site
bgr.com / Amazon might might show tariff costs on product pages, and the White House is pissed
winbuzzer.com / Amazon Denies Tariff Cost Display Plan for Product Pages, Says Plan Was Only for Its “Haul Store”
tomshardware.com / Trump administration brands Amazon's tariff transparency plan a 'hostile and political act'
cnbc.com / Amazon considers displaying tariff surcharge on low-cost Haul products
cnet.com / Amazon Prime Day Is Coming Back in July, With Tariffs Looming Large
theverge.com / White House calls Amazon ‘hostile’ after report says it will label tariff price hikes
techcrunch.com / Amazon Prime Day to return in July despite threat of tariffs
theinformation.com / White House Slams Amazon After Report it Will Highlight Tariff Costs - The Information
winbuzzer.com / White House Blasts Amazon Over Plans to Show Tariff Cost on Product Pages ‘Hostile and Political Act’
appleinsider.com / Amazon to display cost of tariffs on products in 'hostile and political' act
zerohedge.com / Amazon Shares Tumble After White House Calls Tariff-Tracker 'Hostile And Political Act'
permalink / 42 stories from 19 sources in 15 hours ago #amazon #tariffs #pricing #bezos #ecommerce +
Massive Outage Paralyzes Spain, Portugal, and Parts of France
April 28, 2025, 7:20 am more...
A sweeping power failure has plunged vast regions of Spain, Portugal, and parts of France into darkness. The blackout has disrupted public transit, slashed internet connectivity, and halted business operations. Authorities are scrambling to pinpoint the cause while emergency teams work to restore power amid mounting public frustration.
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wired.com / Europe’s Devastating Power Outage in Photos
arstechnica.com / Spain is about to face the challenge of a “black start”
techcrunch.com / YouTube support affected by European power outages, too
wired.com / The Agonizing Task of Turning Europe’s Power Back On
gizmodo.com / Massive Power Outage Is Causing Havoc in Portugal and Spain
theregister.com / Nationwide power outages knock Spain, Portugal offline
arstechnica.com / Massive power outage in Spain, Portugal leaves millions in dark
theverge.com / Widespread power outage hits Spain and neighboring countries France and Portugal
zerohedge.com / Spain Hit By "Massive, Really, Massive" Power Blackout
www.ft.com/ / Spain hit by countrywide power outage - Financial Times
permalink / 19 stories from 10 sources in 40 hours ago #energy #government #europe #internet #techpolicy +
DOJ challenges Wikipedia’s nonprofit status over propaganda claims
April 26, 2025, 2:20 pm more...
In a bold move that seems pulled from a spy novel, U.S. legal authorities have scrutinized Wikipedia’s nonprofit status, alleging that its open-editing model is ripe for foreign propaganda. The challenge casts doubt on the encyclopedia’s credibility while stirring up debates over digital impartiality amid an era of misinformation.
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gizmodo.com / Trump DOJ Threatens Wikipedia’s Nonprofit Status Over Alleged ‘Propaganda’
winbuzzer.com / US Attorney Questions Wikipedia’s Nonprofit Status Over Propaganda Claims
permalink / 4 stories from 3 sources in 3 days ago #techpolicy #government #doj #internet #politics +
Pete Hegseth Signal Saga Deepens Amid Groupchat Mismanagement
April 25, 2025, 2:20 pm more...
Senior official Pete Hegseth finds himself embroiled in controversy after reports reveal his questionable use of Signal for discussing sensitive military matters. The revelations of dysfunctional groupchat practices have sparked sharp criticism, leaving many to wonder if such digital missteps jeopardize secure communications in high-stakes governmental contexts.
theregister.com / Signalgate lessons learned: If creating a culture of security is the goal, America is screwed
theverge.com / Signalgate: Pete Hegseth’s problematic passion for groupchats
gizmodo.com / Pete Hegseth’s Signal Saga Gets Worse With Report of ‘Dirty’ Internet Line
permalink / 3 stories from 3 sources in 4 days ago #government #cybersecurity #infosec +
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