Sen. Cruz Introduces Consumer Protection Bill On Smart Recording Devices

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On Wednesday, Republican Senator Ted Cruz (TX) introduced a bill aimed at protecting consumers’ privacy in regards to products that have audio or visual recording.  The Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act will require the FTC to create reasonable disclosure guidelines for products that have audio or visual recording components, such as refrigerators, washers, dryers and dishwashers that are not clearly obvious. Many consumers don’t realize the growing number of household devices and appliances include cameras and/or microphones that are capable of recording them and also include Wi-Fi capability to transmit data without their knowledge,” a press release from Cruz’s

DeSantis Announces New Legislation To Empower Teachers, Raise Their Pay

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Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced a new legislative proposal to create a Teacher’s Bill of Rights that will empower teachers in their classrooms and invest an additional $1 billion in their pay.  As explained in a press release from DeSantis’ office, to empower teachers, the legislation will “Establish a new process for individuals to notify the state of a violation of teachers’ rights and ensure that the Department of Education can investigate those claims.” “Empower teachers to maintain safe classroom environments by creating a ‘stand your ground’ classroom safety policy to protect teachers who are often judged unfairly

Speaker McCarthy Kicks Swalwell And Schiff Off Intel Committee

On Tuesday, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) announced his formal rejection of two top Democrats from continuing to serve on the House Intelligence Committee. McCarthy’s announcement came in response to a letter from Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), who recommended Reps. Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Eric Swalwell (D-CA) for the panel that has access to the country’s most sensitive secrets.  Swalwell’s position on the committee became controversial after reports that he had a relationship with a Chinese spy who assisted him in being elected. Then-House Minority Leader McCarthy and then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) were briefed by the FBI on

Adam Schiff Says He Never Took Classified Documents Home

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During an interview on Tuesday, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) said that he never took classified documents to his home. His comments came as the list continues to grow of top government officials who mishandled classified documents by taking them to and leaving them in unsecure locations.  Schiff, a former chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, made the comments during an interview with MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell, who asked if he had taken any classified documents home.  “This is what’s so astounding, I think, for all of us on the Intelligence Committee. I never take classified documents to my house,” Schiff said.

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