The recent breakdown in relations with Niger, where American troops are set to withdraw as Russian fighters arrive, has forced a reckoning inside the Biden administration over its approach to maintaining its allies in volatile parts of Africa, according to two officials familiar with the matter. Both officials were granted anonymity to speak about sensitive diplomatic negotiations. read more
Despite the roughly billions of dollars spent on more than 30 homeless and housing programs during the 2018-2023 fiscal years, California doesn't have reliable data needed to fully understand why the problem didn't improve in many cities, according to state auditor's report. "This report concludes that the state must do more to assess the cost-effectiveness of its homelessness programs," State Auditor Grant Parks wrote in a letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom and lawmakers. read more
The Xiaomi SU7 made a big splash in China late last week. It's the first-ever car made by a company known worldwide for its consumer electronics. read more
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) " Hundreds of high-tech surveillance cameras are being installed in the city of Oakland and surrounding freeways to battle crime, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday. Newsom, a Democrat, said in a news release that the California Highway Patrol has contracted with Flock Safety to install 480 cameras that can identify and track vehicles by license plate, type, color and even decals and bumper stickers. The cameras will provide authorities with real-time alerts of suspect vehicles. read more
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#15 idk for sure but this might not have anything to do with flying. But just in your possession.
caribbean.loopnews.com
I'm more concerned that TSA didn't find it on the way there, but Turks and Caicos airport security did?
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This is an interesting question.
And Blue still has no idea what the case is about apparently.
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Its not about Trump being able to murder his opponents?
Questions About Assassinations Test the Limits of Trump's Immunity Claim
Three Supreme Court briefs from former military leaders and intelligence officials explore whether presidents may be prosecuted for ordering unlawful killings.
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"How many times does he have to prove we can't be trusted?"
Just one more time ..
New evidence challenges the Pentagon's account of a horrific attack as the US withdrew from Afghanistan
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Biden's staff should tell him he already debated Trump and he won.
Possible.
He drifts off when he speaks at one of his rallies.
Define drifts off, Biden is quotable. Trumps stories a laborious to listen too, but not sure about the "drifting off".
He talks for 1hr 30min some of its going to be rambling.
It'd be like watching two codgers in the morning room arguing over the last fruit cup.
Equating the two negates your ability to discern the difference between someone with dementia, and someone just getting old.