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Elon Musk’s lawyer claimed that he “does not use a computer” in a Sunday court filing related to his lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI. However, Musk has posted pictures or referred to his laptop on X several times in recent month.
Elon Musk's Lawyers Claim He 'Does Not Use a Computer'
The claim appeared in a court filing related to Elon Musk's ongoing lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI. The Tesla and xAI owner has posted about his laptop numerous times in the last year.
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MORELLE: Would you suggest that the January 6 pardons would cover activities or crimes potentially committed outside of that? BONDI: I don't know if you're referring to Joe Biden pardoning his son. MORELLE: No. I'm actually referring to January 6. BONDI: Do you mean the ones done by the autopen?
Attacking Iran fits with Trump’s desire to divert attention from his failures at home: his losses in the courts, his unpopular budget bill, millions of people protesting against his authoritarianism. When he feels humiliated, he gets reckless. Understand what's going on.
Israel says Iran is hacking security cameras for spying, Ukrainian hackers reportedly knock out a key Russian internet provider, and China’s Salt Typhoon hackers claim another victim, in this week’s security roundup. @evystadium.bsky.social has more:
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) smacked down the bipartisan war powers resolution proposal that would require President Donald Trump to seek congressional approval before authorizing further strikes on Iran, The Hill reported.
'Not a time for politics': Mike Johnson smacks down effort to rein in Trump
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) smacked down the bipartisan war powers resolution proposal that would require President Donald Trump to seek congressional approval before authorizing further strikes on Iran, The Hill reported.Reps. Thomas Massie (R-KY) and Ro Khanna (D-CA) introduced the measure l...
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Apple heard your complaints about the Liquid Glass Control Center
Apple heard your complaints about the Liquid Glass Control Center
A new beta has a good fix.
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To the loser and suckers:🖖 we see you.
Christopher Webb@cwebbonline.com · last yr.I keep thinking about our armed service members who are now in a war, led by a Commander-in-Chief who will consider them “losers and suckers” should they become injured or, God forbid, lose their lives in the time ahead. The rest of us good Americans thank you for your service. Godspeed.
we're living through one of the greatest technological revolutions in the history of mankind and it's not AI
Rob@robertferry.bsky.social · last yr.Solar + storage is now $104 per MWh in Las Vegas or similar regions for nearly 100% clean firm power. There is no way new nuclear can compete with this. Even new gas plants will struggle and that is assuming access to cheap gas over the life-cycle of the plant, which is kind of a crazy gamble TBH.
I'm not enjoying the reboot of the "Unprovoked War in the Middle East" reality TV show. It's just as pointless, but the actors are even stupider. And, frankly, I didn't think that would be possible.
They had lawyers, trials, most were given pretrial release, allowed to testify in their own defense, got discovery, could call witnesses, could cross-examine witnesses, could present mitigation at sentencing, and had a right to appeal.
The smart kids may be right. Maybe polls will show that the public likes Trump’s lawlessness. But sometimes we do the right thing, because it is the right thing. And sometimes the Constitution is worth defending, even if it is unpopular. open.substack.com/pub/charlies...
Do It Anyway
Do the right thing because it’s the right thing to do, not because its popular or politically savvy.
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People from coast to coast, and city to city, are standing united against the Trump regime and billionaire backed government takeover. Our #PeoplesMovement is growing stronger every day as more people wake up to the constitutional crisis. Join us at www.FiftyFifty.one. 🤝 #50501Movement #April19
It’s not theoretical. It’s not a future threat. It’s already here: a system of detention and deportation operating outside the law.
The ICE Man Cometh
Trump’s Gestapo is here. It operates throughout the country. It can suddenly arrest anyone, with no crime alleged, and deport them for permanent imprisonment overseas. Will anyone stop this?
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The concentration of wealth in the hands of an elite few isn't just bad for our economy. It's corrosive to our democracy. When the wealthy and well-connected control our political system, the American people don't have a voice. The result? Demagoguery and corruption.
If someone is arguing against due process, just ask them if they believe someone is innocent until proven guilty. It's the same thing.
People spend a lot of time wondering why the left is worse at using independent media to control the national narrative. A useful exercise is to ask why the left is also worse at selling snake oil and pyramid schemes, because I think the reasons are basically exactly the same.
*Of course* advance information on US combat operations is classified. Pretending otherwise is an insult to our troops, who all know this. The Secretary is unfit to lead.
Musk just gave Russia access to US government computer systems. And Americans STILL don't get what's going on. www.npr.org/2025/04/15/n...
A whistleblower's disclosure details how DOGE may have taken sensitive labor data
A whistleblower tells Congress and NPR that DOGE may have taken sensitive labor data and hid its tracks. "None of that ... information should ever leave the agency," said a former NLRB official.
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Article 1 of the Constitution says tariffs should be levied by Congress. Congress made a mistake when they gave limited power over tariffs to the President. The power of the purse resides in Congress and it should stay in Congress.
a red purse is hanging on a yellow wall with two handles
ALT: a red purse is hanging on a yellow wall with two handles
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