Photo credit: Gage Skidmore/CC BY-SA 2.0, via Flickr Matt Gaetz Challenges Government Weaponization: Clash with Dem Witness at House Weaponization Committee Hearing Introduction: In a heated exchange at the House Weaponization Committee hearing on Tuesday, Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) raised concerns about the government's influence in shaping public opinion, particularly through the use of National Science Foundation (NSF) grants. Gaetz alleged that these grants, intended for scientific and technological research, may be contributing to the development of censorship tools by universities, subsequently utilized by big tech companies for viewpoint manipulation. The clash centered around the potential weaponization of AI tools and their impact on Americans, with Gaetz challenging the integrity of the process. Government Funding and Censorship Tools: During the hearing, Gaetz interrogated Mr. Richardson, a witness at the committee, about the NSF's funding practices. Gaetz c
Sen. JD Vance During a rally in Erie, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, Senator JD Vance (R-OH) experienced a dramatic interruption when he paused his speech to address a medical emergency involving a Secret Service agent. The incident occurred as Vance was responding to questions from the press. The exchange began with a question about Vance’s role in facilitating connections between Governor Brian Kemp and the Trump campaign, and whether he had sought advice from former Vice President Mike Pence for the campaign. As Vance was addressing these questions, he suddenly halted his response and expressed concern over a Secret Service agent who appeared to be in distress. "It's so humid in here, I thought we lost one of our Secret Service agents," Vance said, visibly concerned. He then reassured the crowd that the situation was under control, adding, "I was worried about him but we're good. God bless you man, glad you're okay." After ensuring the agent received t