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FCC Chairman Brendan Carr tells a Senate committee the FCC "is not an independent agency"; the agency removed "independent agency" from its site as he testified (Axios)
https://www.axios.com/2025/12/17/brendan-carr-fcc-independent-se…

FCC chair suggests agency isn't independent, word cut from mission statement
The statement speaks to a broader trend of regulatory agencies losing power to the executive branch during the Trump era.

EU prepares to retaliate against Trump's Greenland threats: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/18/eu-prepares-to-retaliate-against.html

I think the police have to do a very hard and necessary thing: defend Americans against their federal government.
I make the case for why local law enforcement officers may need to arrest feds:
https://stuff.davidaugust.com/local-la

Local Law Enforcement's Challenge: Uphold the Law, Even Against the Feds
in the absence of action, civilians will fill the void I do want to write something not so serious, maybe even funny, here soon. But today, I think the police have to do a very hard and necessary thing: defend Americans against their federal government. If any other group arrived

Interesting episode on Tech won't save us
"Will the Pope Be An Ally Against AI?" with Paolo Benanti
https://techwontsave.us/episode/289_will_the_pope_be_an_ally_against_ai_w_paolo_benanti

Will the Pope Be An Ally Against AI? w/ Paolo Benanti - Tech Won’t Save Us

No Taxation Without Representation. No Kings.
How can blue states fight back against Trump? With fiscal disobedience
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/oct/19/blue-states-fight-back-against-trump

Seahawks Win Thursday Night Thriller Against Rams https://www.nytimes.com/video/sports/football/100000010598335/seahawks-win-thursday-night-thriller-against-rams.html

French government always talks about technological sovereignty…
https://www.lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2025/12/15/us-tech-firm-palantir-extends-deal-with-french-intelligence-agency_6748523_7.html

"RFK Jr Speaks Out Against Animal Testing, Says Alternatives Are ‘Better’ And ‘More Efficient’"
#Animals
https://plantbasednews.org/news/science/rfk-jr…

RFK Jr Speaks Out Against Animal Testing, Says Alternatives Are 'Better' And 'More Efficient'
US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr (RFK Jr) has said that he is working to wind down animal testing in the US

Javonte Williams wants strong finish, offers insight into free agency https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/javonte-williams-wants-strong-finish-offers-insight-into-free-agency

4 pass rushers who should be on the Cowboys’ radar in 2026 NFL free agency https://www.si.com/nfl/cowboys/onsi/news/4-pass-rushers-who-should-be-on-the-cowboys-radar-in-2026-nfl-free-agency