Attorney General Pam Bondi Press Conference – 4:30pm ET Livestream

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has been conspicuously quiet since her confirmation last week.  The Lawfare has raged against the Trump administration, while AG Bondi has remained silent. However, today at 4:30pm EST, Attorney General Bondi is scheduled to hold a press conference from Washington DC.  Livestream Links Below. UPDATE: Video Added . .   […] The post Attorney General Pam Bondi Press Conference � 4:30pm ET Livestream appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Attorney General Pam Bondi Press Conference � 4:30pm ET Li . . . [More]

Attorney General Pam Bondi Press Conference – 4:30pm ET Livestream

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has been conspicuously quiet since her confirmation last week.  The Lawfare has raged against the Trump administration, while AG Bondi has remained silent. However, today at 4:30pm EST, Attorney General Bondi is scheduled to hold a press conference from Washington DC.  Livestream Links Below. UPDATE: Video Added . .   […] The post Attorney General Pam Bondi Press Conference � 4:30pm ET Livestream appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Attorney General Pam Bondi Press Conference � 4:30pm ET Li . . . [More]

Tulsi Gabbard Takes the Oath of Office to Become United States Director of National Intelligence

The remarks and formal swearing in ceremony are essentially uneventful; however, it is President Trump’s remarks at the conclusion of the swearing in ceremony that will catch the majority of attention from the geopolitical observers and the DC machine.  We will break out that part in a different post. In the interim, here is the […] The post Tulsi Gabbard Takes the Oath of Office to Become United States Director of National Intelligence appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Tulsi Gabbard Takes the Oath of Office to Become Unit . . . [More]

Tulsi Gabbard Takes the Oath of Office to Become United States Director of National Intelligence

The remarks and formal swearing in ceremony are essentially uneventful; however, it is President Trump’s remarks at the conclusion of the swearing in ceremony that will catch the majority of attention from the geopolitical observers and the DC machine.  We will break out that part in a different post. In the interim, here is the […] The post Tulsi Gabbard Takes the Oath of Office to Become United States Director of National Intelligence appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Tulsi Gabbard Takes the Oath of Office to Become Unit . . . [More]

President Trump Delivers Remarks to Press Pool: Ukraine, Zelenskyy, Putin, Pending Saudi Summit, DOG

President Trump delivered some rather remarkable filler information today surrounding the phone calls between himself, President Putin and President Zelenskyy.  The remarks, which should not be missed, come at the conclusion of the Tulsi Gabbard swearing in ceremony. [09:45 video, prompted] The first question received was about the Russia v Ukraine conflict and the conversations […] The post President Trump Delivers Remarks to Press Pool: Ukraine, Zelenskyy, Putin, Pending Saudi Summit, DOGE and More appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Pos . . . [More]

President Trump Delivers Remarks to Press Pool: Ukraine, Zelenskyy, Putin, Pending Saudi Summit, DOG

President Trump delivered some rather remarkable filler information today surrounding the phone calls between himself, President Putin and President Zelenskyy.  The remarks, which should not be missed, come at the conclusion of the Tulsi Gabbard swearing in ceremony. [09:45 video, prompted] The first question received was about the Russia v Ukraine conflict and the conversations […] The post President Trump Delivers Remarks to Press Pool: Ukraine, Zelenskyy, Putin, Pending Saudi Summit, DOGE and More appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Pos . . . [More]

Paris AI Action Summit: A milestone for open and Public AI

As we close out the Paris AI Action Summit, one thing is clear: the conversation around open and Public AI is evolving—and gaining real momentum. Just over a year ago at Bletchley Park, open source AI was framed as a risk. In Paris, we saw a major shift. There is now a growing recognition that openness isn’t just compatible with AI safety and advancing public interest AI—it’s essential to it. We have been vocal supporters of an ecosystem grounded in open competition and trustworthy AI —one where innovation isn’t walled off by dom . . . [More]

Paris AI Action Summit: A milestone for open and Public AI

As we close out the Paris AI Action Summit, one thing is clear: the conversation around open and Public AI is evolving—and gaining real momentum. Just over a year ago at Bletchley Park, open source AI was framed as a risk. In Paris, we saw a major shift. There is now a growing recognition that openness isn’t just compatible with AI safety and advancing public interest AI—it’s essential to it. We have been vocal supporters of an ecosystem grounded in open competition and trustworthy AI —one where innovation isn’t walled off by dom . . . [More]

Bluesky’s Emily Liu on rethinking social media (and why it’s time to chime in)

Emily Liu is the head of special projects at Bluesky. Here at Mozilla, we are the first to admit the internet isn’t perfect, but we know the internet is pretty darn magical. The internet opens up doors and opportunities, allows for human connection, and lets everyone find where they belong — their corners of the internet. We all have an internet story worth sharing. In My Corner Of The Internet, we talk with people about the online spaces they can’t get enough of, the sites and forums that shaped them, and how they would design their o . . . [More]

Bluesky’s Emily Liu on rethinking social media (and why it’s time to chime in)

Emily Liu is the head of special projects at Bluesky. Here at Mozilla, we are the first to admit the internet isn’t perfect, but we know the internet is pretty darn magical. The internet opens up doors and opportunities, allows for human connection, and lets everyone find where they belong — their corners of the internet. We all have an internet story worth sharing. In My Corner Of The Internet, we talk with people about the online spaces they can’t get enough of, the sites and forums that shaped them, and how they would design their o . . . [More]

President Trump and Elon Musk Hold Stunning Press Availability During Executive Order Signing

Earlier today President Trump and Elon Musk, head of the Dept of Government Efficiency, held a press conference in the oval office to answer questions about the ongoing DOGE review of government. Elon Musk outlines examples of how the various government agencies spend money without any standard accounting principles that facilitate audits and reviews.  In […] The post President Trump and Elon Musk Hold Stunning Press Availability During Executive Order Signing appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: President Trump and Elon Musk H . . . [More]

President Trump and Elon Musk Hold Stunning Press Availability During Executive Order Signing

Earlier today President Trump and Elon Musk, head of the Dept of Government Efficiency, held a press conference in the oval office to answer questions about the ongoing DOGE review of government. Elon Musk outlines examples of how the various government agencies spend money without any standard accounting principles that facilitate audits and reviews.  In […] The post President Trump and Elon Musk Hold Stunning Press Availability During Executive Order Signing appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: President Trump and Elon Musk H . . . [More]

Congratulations America, We Have Reached Peak Graham

Senator Lindsey Graham (U-DC) was asked for his thoughts and perspectives about USAID today during a press conference. Senator Lindsey Graham is senior senator in charge of the upper chamber oversight of foreign government influence operations via the “150 account” that supports the goals and objectives of the State Dept. Senator Lindsey Graham culminates his […] The post Congratulations America, We Have Reached Peak Graham appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Congratulations America, We Have Reached Peak GrahamThe Last Refu . . . [More]

Congratulations America, We Have Reached Peak Graham

Senator Lindsey Graham (U-DC) was asked for his thoughts and perspectives about USAID today during a press conference. Senator Lindsey Graham is senior senator in charge of the upper chamber oversight of foreign government influence operations via the “150 account” that supports the goals and objectives of the State Dept. Senator Lindsey Graham culminates his […] The post Congratulations America, We Have Reached Peak Graham appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Congratulations America, We Have Reached Peak GrahamThe Last Refu . . . [More]

Marc Fogel Thanks President Trump for Securing His Early Release from Prison in Russia

Pennsylvania schoolteacher Marc Fogel traveled to Russia with marijuana.  The magic lettuce is considered a narcotic in Russia.  Marc Fogel found out you cannot take medicinal marijuana to Russia.  Marc Fogel was arrested in 2021. Today Russia released criminally convicted Marc Fogel as a good faith gesture to the administration of President Donald Trump.  Marc […] The post Marc Fogel Thanks President Trump for Securing His Early Release from Prison in Russia appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Marc Fogel Thanks President T . . . [More]

Marc Fogel Thanks President Trump for Securing His Early Release from Prison in Russia

Pennsylvania schoolteacher Marc Fogel traveled to Russia with marijuana.  The magic lettuce is considered a narcotic in Russia.  Marc Fogel found out you cannot take medicinal marijuana to Russia.  Marc Fogel was arrested in 2021. Today Russia released criminally convicted Marc Fogel as a good faith gesture to the administration of President Donald Trump.  Marc […] The post Marc Fogel Thanks President Trump for Securing His Early Release from Prison in Russia appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Marc Fogel Thanks President T . . . [More]

President Trump Announces Board Members of Presidents’ Intelligence Advisory Board, Chaired by Dev

On the eve of DNI nominee Tulsi Gabbard’s full senate confirmation vote, President Trump announces his Intelligence Advisory Board (PIAB), which will be chaired by the former head of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, former Gang of Eight member and current CEO of Truth Social, Devin Nunes. WHITE HOUSE � Today, President Donald […] The post President Trump Announces Board Members of Presidents’ Intelligence Advisory Board, Chaired by Devin Nunes appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: President Trump Announ . . . [More]

President Trump Announces Board Members of Presidents’ Intelligence Advisory Board, Chaired by Dev

On the eve of DNI nominee Tulsi Gabbard’s full senate confirmation vote, President Trump announces his Intelligence Advisory Board (PIAB), which will be chaired by the former head of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, former Gang of Eight member and current CEO of Truth Social, Devin Nunes. WHITE HOUSE � Today, President Donald […] The post President Trump Announces Board Members of Presidents’ Intelligence Advisory Board, Chaired by Devin Nunes appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: President Trump Announ . . . [More]

Wednesday February 12th – Open Thread

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. […] The post Wednesday February 12th � Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Wednesday February 12th � Open ThreadThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

Wednesday February 12th – Open Thread

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. […] The post Wednesday February 12th � Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Wednesday February 12th � Open ThreadThe Last Refuge . . . [More]