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politics2 days ago

Vaccines at the Center as Surgeon General Nominee Faces Senate Scrutiny

At a Senate confirmation hearing, Casey Means, President Trump’s surgeon general nominee, was grilled over vaccines and the autism link, refused to push universal vaccination, and urged parents to discuss shots with doctors while acknowledging vaccines’ life-saving role and supporting shared clinical decision-making; lawmakers pressed on universal hepatitis B birth-dose policy and Means’s credentials, including her inactive medical license and wellness-influencer background.

via Politico|
#autism-debate#casey-means#hepatitis-b
Trump’s Wellness-Influencer Nominee for Surgeon General Faces Senate Scrutiny
politics3 days ago

Trump’s Wellness-Influencer Nominee for Surgeon General Faces Senate Scrutiny

Casey Means, a Stanford-trained but not board-certified surgeon and wellness influencer tied to RFK Jr.’s health policy, is Trump’s nominee for surgeon general and will be grilled by the Senate HELP committee. Critics question her lack of an active medical license and extensive clinical experience, while supporters note her focus on diet and lifestyle and her role in the Make America Healthy Again movement. Means co-founded Levels and co-authored Good Energy, arguing for real-time metabolic data and signaling skepticism toward the standard vaccine schedule; the nomination has sparked backlash from the medical establishment as the administration reshapes health policy amid turnover at the HHS and CDC.

via The Guardian|
#casey-means#make-america-healthy-again#politics
Senate Grilling on 'White Culture' Sparks Cringe-Worthy Exchange With Trump Nominee
politics14 days ago

Senate Grilling on 'White Culture' Sparks Cringe-Worthy Exchange With Trump Nominee

During a Senate confirmation hearing, Trump State Department nominee Jeremy Carl wavered when asked to define 'white identity' or 'white culture,' prompting Senator Chris Murphy to press him on values that differentiate白 identity from other groups. Carl referenced Anglo-derived culture and elements like white churches and food, then suggested the issue has become 'balkanized' due to mass immigration, leading to a viral, awkward moment and renewed scrutiny of his views on race and national identity.

via Yahoo News Singapore|
#chris-murphy#jeremy-carl#politics
Kid Rock to headline Turning Point USA halftime show amid ticketing debate
entertainment20 days ago

Kid Rock to headline Turning Point USA halftime show amid ticketing debate

Kid Rock is set to headline Turning Point USA’s halftime show, while the article also covers his testimony before a Senate subcommittee on ticket scalping and the live-entertainment industry, including discussions of ticket costs and improper sale practices, set against his visible political ties to Donald Trump and related figures.

via Detroit Free Press|
#entertainment#halftime-show#kid-rock
overseas remote operators steer Waymo robotaxis amid Senate safety scrutiny
technology22 days ago

overseas remote operators steer Waymo robotaxis amid Senate safety scrutiny

Waymo’s chief safety officer testified that overseas remote operators in the Philippines provide guidance to its robotaxis in challenging situations, but the vehicles retain full control. Lawmakers pressed on cybersecurity, data freshness, and operator qualifications as part of a Senate hearing on federal autonomous-vehicle safety rules, with context from related incidents and industry debates.

via eletric-vehicles.com|
#philippines#remote-operators#robotaxis
Netflix’s antitrust hearing erupts into culture-war clash over woke content
business23 days ago

Netflix’s antitrust hearing erupts into culture-war clash over woke content

A Senate Judiciary subcommittee hearing on Netflix’s proposed $83 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery’s assets shifted from traditional antitrust questions to a culture-war confrontation, as conservative lawmakers accused Netflix of promoting woke and transgender content. Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos defended the platform as non-political with a broad slate, while MAGA influencers and a Heritage Foundation–linked report framed the merger as a monopoly that would push a left-leaning agenda. The exchange hints at potential regulatory hurdles and indicates how politics may influence the deal’s fate.

via cnn.com|
#antitrust#business#culture-war
Netflix defends Warner Bros. Discovery merger as consumer value at Senate hearing
business23 days ago

Netflix defends Warner Bros. Discovery merger as consumer value at Senate hearing

At a US Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos argued the Netflix–Warner Bros. Discovery deal would be competitive and could deliver more value for subscribers, not raise prices or reduce competition; he highlighted a one-click cancel option, noted overlapping HBO Max and Netflix subscribers, and urged DOJ-backed guardrails, even as Netflix pursues an all-cash bid around $82.7 billion for WB assets amid Paramount’s counter-offer.

via WIRED|
#antitrust#business#netflix
GOP Lawmakers Grill Netflix Chief Over Woke Propaganda in WB Merger Hearing
politics24 days ago

GOP Lawmakers Grill Netflix Chief Over Woke Propaganda in WB Merger Hearing

Senate Republicans pressed Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos during a hearing on Netflix's bid to buy Warner Bros. Discovery, labeling the platform a left-wing outlet pushing "wokeness" and propaganda; Sarandos defended Netflix as entertainment with parental controls, while lawmakers questioned content diversity and transgender representation as part of a larger political battle over the merger.

via HuffPost|
#netflix#politics#senate-hearing
Rubio Defends Venezuela Mission as Senate Hearing Debates Strategy
world1 month ago

Rubio Defends Venezuela Mission as Senate Hearing Debates Strategy

In a Senate Foreign Relations hearing, Rubio defended the U.S. operation to seize Maduro, pressed for cooperation from Venezuela’s interim leader Delcy Rodríguez, and warned force could be used if necessary, while Democrats argued the mission is costly and destabilizing amid growing Chinese/Russian influence. Sen. Risch framed the action as limited and constitutional, and Sen. Shaheen criticized the administration’s broader strategy. The report also notes U.S. strikes on drug-smuggling boats, regional troop deployments, and ongoing debates over the War Powers Act and congressional authorization.

via CBS News|
#maduro#marco-rubio#senate-hearing
Rubio signals possible U.S. military options if Venezuela’s new leaders diverge
world1 month ago

Rubio signals possible U.S. military options if Venezuela’s new leaders diverge

At a forthcoming Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing, Secretary of State Marco Rubio will warn that the Trump administration is prepared to use force against Venezuela if its interim leadership strays from U.S. goals, stressing that there are no U.S. troops on the ground. He defends actions like Maduro’s removal and oil-tanker seizures, while pressing to open Venezuela’s energy sector to U.S. firms and to keep pressure on Caracas, even as Democrats accuse the administration of overreach. The move comes as Washington works to normalize ties, reopen the Caracas embassy, and coordinate with Venezuelan acting President Delcy Rodríguez, with Rubio set to meet opposition leader María Corina Machado during the visit.

via Yahoo|
#maduro#military-action#rubio
Senate to scrutinize Netflix-Warner merger in February hearing with Ted Sarandos testifying
business1 month ago

Senate to scrutinize Netflix-Warner merger in February hearing with Ted Sarandos testifying

A February 3 hearing before the Senate Judiciary antitrust subcommittee will examine Netflix’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, with co-CEO Ted Sarandos set to testify. The deal would give Netflix control of studio and streaming assets (including HBO/HBO Max) while spinning WBD’s cable channels into a separate company, prompting antitrust concerns from lawmakers such as Mike Lee and Cory Booker. Netflix declined to comment.

via Deadline|
#antitrust#business#merger