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Trump’s DNI pick Tulsi Gabbard defends foreign spy power she once opposed

Tulsi Gabbard, the nominee for director of national intelligence, has defended the use of controversial foreign spying powers, something she once opposed when she was a member of Congress, but has criticized warrantless searches of communications. I still vow to protect people's Fourth Amendment rights.” Gabbard, 43, issued an unusual statement ahead of her confirmation […]

Apple defends Siri against privacy concerns after $95M settlement

Apple has denied that its digital voice assistant Siri raises privacy concerns – a week after agreeing to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit related to the software tool. “Apple has never used Siri data to build marketing profiles, used it for advertising, or sold it to anyone for any purpose,” the Cupertino, Calif.-based […]

Costco board member defends DEI, rebukes companies scrapping policies

Costco board members take aim at the company's rollback on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies, urging the wholesaler to join a growing list of brands abandoning the controversial practice. He called on companies to instead “maximize” DEI in the face of pressure. Jeff Lykes, co-founder of the Lykes Foundation and former CEO of the […]

Stacy Davis Gates defends CTU’s contract demands, asks to shifts pension payment debate to City Hall – Yahoo! Voices

Chicago Teachers Union President Stacey Davis Gates staunchly defended the union's teacher contract proposal at a press conference Monday, despite the challenges faced by Chicago Public Schools. Big economic headwinds are blowing That's because of unspent money from controversial pension payments covering non-teaching staff at CPS. The $175 million in city pension payments, historically paid […]

Jim Gaffigan defends anti-Trump remarks even if ‘true die-hard’ MAGA ‘never forgive me’

Comedian Jim Gaffigan defended his comments criticizing President-elect Trump, noting that he doesn't regret making them, even if “true, hardcore” MAGA fans will never forgive him. . Gaffigan, known as a “clean” comedian, posted online in 2020 calling Trump a “fraud.” This fall, he appeared on “Saturday Night Live,” playing Vice Presidential candidate Gov. Tim […]

Musk defends demonetizing critics' content on X

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has defended his move to not monetize the content of his critics on social media platform X, insisting the decision does not violate free speech rights. “The First Amendment protects 'free speech,' not 'paid speech,'” Musk wrote on Wednesday. X owner Musk was responding to a user who mocked those who […]

Chief Justice John Roberts defends judicial independence

WASHINGTON – Chief Justice John Roberts issued a statement Tuesday defending the independence of the judiciary, saying it is threatened by intimidation, disinformation and the potential for public officials to defy court orders. Roberts made his concerns clear in his annual report on the federal judiciary. The document comes amid an unusual turn of events […]

Costco defends DEI program as other major retailers drop controversial diversity push

Costco's board of directors is calling on shareholders to vote against a proposal to eliminate the wholesale retailer's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program. “At Costco Wholesale, our success is built on service to our valued stakeholders: our employees, members, and suppliers. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is consistent with our Code of […]