Trump’s proposed CIA restructuring prioritizes heightened surveillance, particularly targeting China, and a more aggressive stance against drug cartels, potentially designating them as terrorist organizations. This plan, involving a controversial buyout of unspecified CIA personnel, raises concerns about the President’s authority to unilaterally allocate funds for such actions. Legal experts question the legality of this buyout, citing a lack of statutory authorization. The move is widely seen as another attempt to install loyalists within the federal bureaucracy, potentially stifling dissent and independent operations.
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RFK Jr.’s relentless pursuit to prove the CIA assassinated his uncle, JFK, is a complex and controversial undertaking. The very fact that he’s embarking on this investigation, regardless of its outcome, raises significant questions. Some see it as a desperate attempt to gain relevance, fueled by a long-standing family narrative and perhaps a personal need for validation. Others believe that this is a genuine investigation, albeit one clouded by potential biases.
This “investigation,” as it’s being framed, immediately invites scrutiny. The inherent danger lies in the potential for confirmation bias—seeking out evidence that supports a pre-existing belief while ignoring contradictory information.… Continue reading
The commander of the 707th Special Missions Group, Kim Hyun-tae, issued a public apology for deploying troops to the National Assembly on December 3rd, following the declaration of emergency martial law. He accepted full responsibility for the actions of his 197 soldiers, stating that he ordered them to breach the building. Kim attributed the incident to his own incompetence and criticized former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun for utilizing the troops. Following the incident, the military prosecution sought an emergency travel ban on ten personnel, including Kim Hyun-tae and the Army Chief of Staff.
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Matt Underwood