DAILYCALLER (Melissa O'Rourke) - Venezuelan Oil Begins Flowing To Israel Just One Month After Maduro’s Capture
'U.S. runs Venezuela'
THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - War Department Warns of ‘Extraordinary Measures’ if Dems Try to Seize Historic Military College.
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: The U.S. Department of War says it may have to resort to “extraordinary measures” if Virginia Democrats pass a bill to place the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) fully under state control.WHO WAS INVOLVED: The Pentagon, Virginia Democrats, and VMI leadership.WHEN & WHERE: Proposed legislation pending in Virginia, with the Pentagon issuing its […] The post War Department Warns of ‘Extraordinary Measures’ if Dems Try to Seize Historic Military College. appeared first on The National Pulse .
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The U.S. Department of War says it may have to resort to “extraordinary measures” if Virginia Democrats pass a bill to place the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) fully under state control. WHO WAS INVOLVED: The Pentagon, Virginia Democrats, and VMI leadership. WHEN & WHERE: Proposed legislation pending in Virginia, with the Pentagon issuing its warning late Tuesday, February 3. KEY QUOTE: “The stability of this proven leadership pipeline is a matter of direct national security interest ,” said Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell. IMPACT: The proposed bills could end VMI’s current governance and funding, raising concerns about military readiness and state investment. IN FULL The U.S. Department of War…Open
THENATIONALPULSE (The National Pulse) - Trump Must Ignore Coinbase’s CEO’s China PR and Keep Crypto Free from State Control.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said the stupid part out loud, recently opining on how the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) state-sponsored digital yuan will soon be paying out “interest.”Now the central bank digital currency (CBDC) argument has to be had all over again.Armstrong heaped praise on the CCP’s approach: “China has decided to pay interest on […] The post Trump Must Ignore Coinbase’s CEO’s China PR and Keep Crypto Free from State Control. appeared first on The National Pulse .
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said the stupid part out loud, recently opining on how the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) state-sponsored digital yuan will soon be paying out “interest.” Now the central bank digital currency (CBDC) argument has to be had all over again. Armstrong heaped praise on the CCP’s approach: “China has decided to pay interest on its own stablecoin, because it benefits ordinary people, and they recognize it as a competitive advantage.” Alarm bells toll. The guy with all our crypto accounts at his fingertips has developed a taste for putting the blockchain in government hands. It would be bad enough if it were a U.S. central digital bank. It’s all the worse for being China. The CCP is not running some…Open
AI:Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is facing criticism for praising the Chinese Communist Party's decision to pay interest on its state-sponsored digital yuan, a move that experts warn is a deceptive tactic to mask a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) designed for total financial surveillance and control. This push for state-administered digital money threatens the fundamental purpose of blockchain technology by inviting government oversight into private transactions under the guise of competitive advantage or consumer benefit. As the distinction between private stablecoins and government-controlled digital cash blurs, it is imperative that President Trump maintains his stance against CBDCs to protect American financial freedom from being…Open
NYTIMES (Meaghan Tobin and Xinyun Wu) - Move Fast, but Obey the Rules: China’s Vision for Dominating A.I.
Beijing wants to lead the world in developing cutting-edge artificial intelligence, but it also wants companies to adhere to an increasingly complex set of rules.
AI:China is aggressively pursuing global dominance in artificial intelligence through a dual strategy of rapid technological development and strict regulatory control. While Beijing seeks to outpace international competitors in the AI race, the government is simultaneously imposing an increasingly complex framework of mandates that force domestic companies to adhere to rigid state-controlled rules. This push for supremacy occurs as the U.S. continues to grapple with national security risks regarding chip access and the potential for rogue technology to impact critical infrastructure.Open
YOUTUBE (The Hill) - How Social Media Blackouts Are Affecting The Iranian People | RAISING AMERICA
How are social media blackouts affecting the Iranian people? Neda has family in Iran; she says that the government controls everything that is left for Iranians to watch
AI:The Iranian regime continues its aggressive crackdown on information by utilizing widespread social media blackouts to maintain absolute control over the population. By severing digital connections, the government effectively silences dissent and prevents citizens from sharing news or coordinating movements, leaving families disconnected and ensuring that state-controlled propaganda remains the only available narrative within the country's borders.Open
HUFFPOST - Venezuela’s Acting President Signs Oil Industry Overhaul, Easing State Control To Lure Investors
It comes weeks after the U.S. launched a military strike inside the country.