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Eric Farnsworth

@natsecguy.bsky.social

Actively opposing authoritarian ambitions globally. Former US State Department, White House. Words in many places.
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Head of @teamsters.bsky.social addressing RNC tonight is an astounding development. US political realignment is real.
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And china china china
Between Vance and Lighthizer, we're going to be hearing a lot about the decline of the Midwestern steel industry if Trump wins in November.
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I’m sorry a Republican voter shot at the Republican leader at a Republican rally, and especially that he killed a Republican rally-goer and injured two more. I wish it didn’t happen, and hope nothing like it ever happens again. I just don’t see how non-Republicans could be the ones to solve it.
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Who do you like for Copa America champion today?
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Current elections in Venezuela are a genuine threat to Maduro: but that might not matter Even longtime allies have abandoned him, but no matter what happens, Maduro is unlikely to simply walk away LATEST by me for PWS www.piratewireservices.com/p/elections-...
Elections in Venezuela are a genuine threat to Maduro: but that might not matterwww.piratewireservices.com Even longtime allies have abandoned him, but no matter what happens, Maduro is unlikely to simply walk away
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Just whats needed to build trust in AI. Well done, “Open” AI!
OpenAI whistleblowers have filed a complaint with the Securities and Exchange Commission alleging the artificial intelligence company illegally prohibited its employees from warning regulators about the grave risks its technology may pose to humanity, calling for an investigation.
OpenAI illegally barred staff from airing safety risks, whistleblowers saywapo.st OpenAI whistleblowers filed a complaint with the SEC where they allege the AI company is silencing employees from sharing concerns about its AI technology.
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Colombiaaaaaaaaaa! 🇨🇴 🇨🇴 🇨🇴
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Breaking news: Democratic leaders called on President Biden to provide convincing evidence of a viable path to reelection following his debate performance, bad battleground state polling and growing concerns that he cannot defeat Donald Trump in November.
Biden should provide evidence he can beat Trump, Democratic leaders saywww.washingtonpost.com The calls came as top union leaders, more lawmakers and even some campaign staff members expressed grave concerns about his candidacy.
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The more difficult one to call is Colombia/Uruguay but Im going with Colombia
For Copa America final, it’ll be Colombia vs Argentina, with Colombia champion. Calling it now. Who’s with me? @stevengoff.bsky.social
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Bennet has a point: Biden is running worse than any Democrat at this point since Gore — and far worse than he was four years ago. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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George Clooney, the Hollywood actor and top fundraiser for President Biden, called Wednesday for Biden to be replaced as the Democratic nominee amid the fallout from Biden’s halting debate performance.
Election 2024 latest news: Pelosi urges Biden to make a decision on future. He says he already has.wapo.st Live updates from the 2024 campaign trail with the latest news on presidential candidates, polls, primaries and more.
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It is time to make paying ransomware illegal. And it can be done: www.lawfaremedia.org/article/ofac... Its the only way forward: make it so ransomware gangs can't earn a billion+ from taking down economically critical infrastructure.
OFAC the Ransomware Gangswww.lawfaremedia.org It is time for OFAC to designate every ransomware gang by default.
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My column today is about why Biden’s ongoing train wreck is a real problem for the Fed. The market is salivating for a September rate cut, but the politics are pointing the other way. www.barrons.com/articles/fed...
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There are some broad points of clarity that have emerged from the French legislative elections, but much more uncertainty about the practical impact. I'll start with the points of clarity. 1. The front républicain is still viable, but it is much more febrile than even two years ago. 🧵
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For Copa America final, it’ll be Colombia vs Argentina, with Colombia champion. Calling it now. Who’s with me? @stevengoff.bsky.social
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In President Biden's first television interview since the debate, he tried to reassure supporters, but he resisted questions about his capabilities. Here are four takeaways from Biden's interview with ABC News.
Four Takeaways From Biden’s Post-Debate Interviewwww.nytimes.com In his first television interview since the debate, President Biden tried to reassure supporters, but he spent much of the interview resisting questions about his capabilities.
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Senator Mark Warner is working to convene Democratic senators next week to discuss a path forward after President Biden’s debate performance, and to discuss their concerns about him remaining as the nominee, according to people with knowledge about the effort.
Warner Is Working to Convene Democratic Senators to Talk About Biden’s Futurewww.nytimes.com While some House Democrats have been outspoken about the president’s debate performance, most senators have so far been quieter about their concerns.
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A prominent group of political donors, civic leaders and business executives founded to protect the institutions of American democracy sent a letter Friday morning to President Biden calling on him to “cement your legacy” by ending his bid for reelection.
Business leaders, pro-Democracy activists send letter asking Biden to withdrawwapo.st The letter sent to the White House is the latest outreach from the donor and activist community pushing for a new nominee after the president’s debate performance.
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UK election results: The Labour Party has wiped out the Conservatives in an election bloodbath, according to the exit poll. If borne out by results, it means the party's leader Keir Starmer will be anointed as Britain’s 58th prime minister — ending 14 years of Tory rule. trib.al/7pYy3dO
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In mere hours, the UK could have a new prime minister: Opposition Labour leader Keir Starmer. He comes off as a buttoned-up, center-left, cautiously pragmatic lawyer. But what else from his past can shed light on how he might lead?
Meet Keir Starmer: Britain’s next prime minister?www.politico.eu The buttoned-up lawyer is about to roll up his sleeves on the campaign trail.