Alliance of Big Tech, Dark Money Groups Partners With Counties in State That Bans ‘Zuckerbucks’ for Elections

The group that distributed most of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg’s controversial election grants in 2020 has designated at least two Utah counties as part of a new effort, despite a state ban on private money funding election operations.  The two local juridictions are Cache County, with a population of 137,00, and Weber County, population 267,000. The U.S. Alliance for Election Excellence, a group launched by the Center for Tech and Civic Life and other left-leaning organizations, designated the Utah counties as participants in its plans for 2024. In 2022, the…

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Expanding the Quad? Opening seen to boost pro-democracy alliance against China

America’s intensifying pro-democracy alignment with Japan, Australia and India has room to grow as other nations seek ways to push back on an aggressive China that is eager to dominate Asia and beyond in the 21st century, former top U.S. officials and regional experts said Tuesday. Speaking at The Washington … The Washington Times stories: White House

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US Congress Backs Alliance in Message to Trump: NATO Update – Bloomberg

Bloomberg US Congress Backs Alliance in Message to Trump: NATO UpdateBloombergDonald Trump is on the offensive as leaders gathered at a two-day North Atlantic Treaty Organization summit. The U.S. president has questioned the value of the generations-old alliance and has linked spending for defense with trade. His main target: …Trump's Harsh Words For NATO Meet With Pushback From Republicans And DemocratsNPR President Trump Criticizes NATO Allies, Congress ReactsKARKThe Surprising Promise of the Trump-Putin SummitForeign AffairsAljazeera.com –The Guardianall 4,861 news articles » us congress – Google News

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Iraqi Political Alliance Unites a US Friend and Foe – New York Times

New York Times Iraqi Political Alliance Unites a US Friend and FoeNew York TimesBAGHDAD — Iraq's outgoing Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, an American ally, and the radical Shiite cleric Moktada al-Sadr, a longtime foe of the United States, said on Saturday that they had become political allies in an effort to form a new …and more » us politics – Google News

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US Congress examines cost-benefit analysis of Turkey alliance – report – Ahval

Ahval US Congress examines cost-benefit analysis of Turkey alliance – reportAhvalA congressional research report on Turkey's relations with the United States has identified the two “standout” points of contention souring relations, and touched on the potential costs if the disagreement leads to a serious break in the NATO allies … us congress – Google News

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