David Paiz-Torres
@davidpaiztorres.bsky.social
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@newmarkjschool ‘24
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I was today years old when I found out you can save screenshots to clipboard on Mac.
April 5, 2025 at 5:34 PM
I was today years old when I found out you can save screenshots to clipboard on Mac.
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The Justice Department pressed a federal appeals court to lift a judge’s temporary block against President Donald Trump’s use of a sweeping wartime authority to quickly deport alleged members of a Venezuelan gang.
Here are key takeaways from the hearing.
Here are key takeaways from the hearing.
Takeaways from federal appeals court hearing on Trump’s use of the Alien Enemies Act for deportations | CNN Politics
The Trump administration pressed a federal appeals court on Monday to lift a judge’s temporary block against President Donald Trump’s use of a sweeping wartime authority to quickly deport alleged memb...
www.cnn.com
March 24, 2025 at 9:51 PM
The Justice Department pressed a federal appeals court to lift a judge’s temporary block against President Donald Trump’s use of a sweeping wartime authority to quickly deport alleged members of a Venezuelan gang.
Here are key takeaways from the hearing.
Here are key takeaways from the hearing.
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This is the message federal employees receive after trying to send in their mandatory “5 bullets” email about what they did this week:
March 24, 2025 at 8:12 PM
This is the message federal employees receive after trying to send in their mandatory “5 bullets” email about what they did this week:
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West Virginia has banned foods containing most artificial food dyes and two preservatives, citing their potential health risks. It's the first state in the U.S. to ban virtually all artificial dyes from foods sold statewide.
West Virginia Bans 7 Artificial Food Dyes, Citing Health Concerns
At least 20 other states are considering bills restricting the use of certain food dyes and additives.
www.nytimes.com
March 24, 2025 at 9:57 PM
West Virginia has banned foods containing most artificial food dyes and two preservatives, citing their potential health risks. It's the first state in the U.S. to ban virtually all artificial dyes from foods sold statewide.
A few months ago, I put together a discord bot to monitor federal legislative proposals in the United States. Since we are a week away from Q2, I decided to make a graphic showing Congress' most productive days (determined only by actions taken on pending legislation) in Q1. Data linked at end.
March 24, 2025 at 10:15 PM
A few months ago, I put together a discord bot to monitor federal legislative proposals in the United States. Since we are a week away from Q2, I decided to make a graphic showing Congress' most productive days (determined only by actions taken on pending legislation) in Q1. Data linked at end.
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Unsurprisingly, broadband lobby groups are less than thrilled by the proposed legislation.
California bill would force ISPs to offer 100Mbps plans for $15 a month
Like New York law, Calif. bill demands cheap plans for people with low incomes.
arstechnica.com
March 24, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Unsurprisingly, broadband lobby groups are less than thrilled by the proposed legislation.
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And here we go -- Fox News is now saying we should get rid of "due process" because it's too cumbersome.
Brian Kilmeade: "But I also think it's not practical to think that we can do due process on 8 million people."
www.mediamatters.org/brian-kilmea...
Brian Kilmeade: "But I also think it's not practical to think that we can do due process on 8 million people."
www.mediamatters.org/brian-kilmea...
Fox's Brian Kilmeade: “It's not practical to think that we can do due process on 8 million people” Co-host Lawrence Jones: Constitutional rights “are afforded to illegals in this country. We should re...
www.mediamatters.org
March 24, 2025 at 2:31 PM
And here we go -- Fox News is now saying we should get rid of "due process" because it's too cumbersome.
Brian Kilmeade: "But I also think it's not practical to think that we can do due process on 8 million people."
www.mediamatters.org/brian-kilmea...
Brian Kilmeade: "But I also think it's not practical to think that we can do due process on 8 million people."
www.mediamatters.org/brian-kilmea...
An interesting development just weeks after China conducted their second test flight on their own 6th generation fighter jet.
President Trump just announced the development of a 6th generation US fighter jet. He says the new warplane will be called the “F-47.”
March 21, 2025 at 3:44 PM
An interesting development just weeks after China conducted their second test flight on their own 6th generation fighter jet.
President Trump just announced the development of a 6th generation US fighter jet. He says the new warplane will be called the “F-47.”
March 21, 2025 at 3:38 PM
President Trump just announced the development of a 6th generation US fighter jet. He says the new warplane will be called the “F-47.”
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They're called public records for a reason. Starting today, WIRED will *stop paywalling* articles that are primarily based on public records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, becoming the first publication to partner with @freedom.press to offer this for our new coverage.
Wired is dropping paywalls for FOIA-based reporting. Others should follow
As the administration does its best to hide public records from the public, Wired magazine is stepping up to help stem the secrecy
freedom.press
March 18, 2025 at 1:11 PM
They're called public records for a reason. Starting today, WIRED will *stop paywalling* articles that are primarily based on public records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, becoming the first publication to partner with @freedom.press to offer this for our new coverage.
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Breaking news: The Trump administration will immediately lift its pause on military and intelligence support for Ukraine after Kyiv’s endorsement of a U.S. ceasefire proposal, according to a joint statement by Ukraine and the United States.
U.S. to lift pause on Ukraine aid as Kyiv agrees to ceasefire proposal
The agreement followed an expansive meeting in Saudi Arabia. It was not immediately clear whether its terms would be acceptable to Moscow.
wapo.st
March 11, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Breaking news: The Trump administration will immediately lift its pause on military and intelligence support for Ukraine after Kyiv’s endorsement of a U.S. ceasefire proposal, according to a joint statement by Ukraine and the United States.
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DOGE employees ordered to stop using Slack while agency transitions to a records system not subject to FOIA
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February 5, 2025 at 6:32 PM
DOGE employees ordered to stop using Slack while agency transitions to a records system not subject to FOIA
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GitHub reveals how software engineers are purging federal databases.
A project called "Remove-DEI" shows the tweaks used to remove "forbidden words" from a database about childhood school readiness.
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A project called "Remove-DEI" shows the tweaks used to remove "forbidden words" from a database about childhood school readiness.
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February 4, 2025 at 10:39 PM
GitHub reveals how software engineers are purging federal databases.
A project called "Remove-DEI" shows the tweaks used to remove "forbidden words" from a database about childhood school readiness.
🔗 www.404media.co/forbidden-wo...
A project called "Remove-DEI" shows the tweaks used to remove "forbidden words" from a database about childhood school readiness.
🔗 www.404media.co/forbidden-wo...
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Google’s updated AI ethics policy removes its promise that it won’t use the technology to pursue weapons and surveillance.
Google erases promise not to use AI technology for weapons or surveillance | CNN Business
Google’s updated AI ethics policy removes its promise that it won’t use the technology to pursue weapons and surveillance.
www.cnn.com
February 4, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Google’s updated AI ethics policy removes its promise that it won’t use the technology to pursue weapons and surveillance.
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation has sent Howard Lutnick's nomination to the Senate floor for a full vote.
In my latest post for @techpolicypress.bsky.social I discuss Lutnick's tech policy statements during his confirmation hearing. www.techpolicy.press/tech-policy-...
In my latest post for @techpolicypress.bsky.social I discuss Lutnick's tech policy statements during his confirmation hearing. www.techpolicy.press/tech-policy-...
Tech Policy Takeaways from US Senate Confirmation Hearings - Lutnick, Gabbard, Patel, and Kennedy | TechPolicy.Press
David Paiz-Torres highlights where tech policy came up during last week's Senate confirmation hearings.
www.techpolicy.press
February 5, 2025 at 9:10 PM
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation has sent Howard Lutnick's nomination to the Senate floor for a full vote.
In my latest post for @techpolicypress.bsky.social I discuss Lutnick's tech policy statements during his confirmation hearing. www.techpolicy.press/tech-policy-...
In my latest post for @techpolicypress.bsky.social I discuss Lutnick's tech policy statements during his confirmation hearing. www.techpolicy.press/tech-policy-...
OpenAI suspects DeepSeek may have done the same thing they've been accused of doing to others.
www.404media.co/openai-furio...
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OpenAI Furious DeepSeek Might Have Stolen All the Data OpenAI Stole From Us
OpenAI shocked that an AI company would train on someone else's data without permission or compensation.
www.404media.co
January 29, 2025 at 8:43 PM
OpenAI suspects DeepSeek may have done the same thing they've been accused of doing to others.
www.404media.co/openai-furio...
www.404media.co/openai-furio...
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My first byline for POLITICO’s New York Playbook is on Rep. Ritchie Torres’ shifting stance on immigration. Read here: www.politico.com/newsletters/...
Ritchie Torres' deportation flip-flop
www.politico.com
January 24, 2025 at 9:55 PM
My first byline for POLITICO’s New York Playbook is on Rep. Ritchie Torres’ shifting stance on immigration. Read here: www.politico.com/newsletters/...
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David Paiz-Torres discusses the potential impact of Secretary of Commerce nominee Howard Lutnick on three key tech policy issues.
What to Expect from Howard Lutnick’s Department of Commerce on Tech | TechPolicy.Press
David Paiz-Torres discusses the potential impact of Secretary of Commerce nominee Howard Lutnick on three key tech policy issues.
www.techpolicy.press
January 22, 2025 at 4:03 PM
David Paiz-Torres discusses the potential impact of Secretary of Commerce nominee Howard Lutnick on three key tech policy issues.
Trump to announce up to $500 billion in private sector AI infrastructure investment www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-a... via @CBSPolitics
Trump to announce up to $500 billion in private sector AI infrastructure investment
President Trump is announcing billions in private sector investment by OpenAI, Softbank and Oracle to build AI infrastructure in the U.S.
www.cbsnews.com
January 21, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Trump to announce up to $500 billion in private sector AI infrastructure investment www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-a... via @CBSPolitics
President Trump’s pick to lead the Defense Department was “abusive” towards his second/ex wife, according to a sworn statement submitted to senators by Pete Hegseth’s ex-sister-in-law.
-NYT
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/21/u...
-NYT
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/21/u...
Hegseth Ex-Sister-in-Law Tells Senators He Was ‘Abusive’ to Second Wife
A woman once married to the brother of Pete Hegseth, the defense secretary nominee, submitted a sworn statement to the Senate in a late-hour complication to his confirmation. His attorney denied her a...
www.nytimes.com
January 21, 2025 at 9:38 PM
President Trump’s pick to lead the Defense Department was “abusive” towards his second/ex wife, according to a sworn statement submitted to senators by Pete Hegseth’s ex-sister-in-law.
-NYT
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/21/u...
-NYT
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/21/u...
TikTok makes app unavailable for U.S. users ahead of ban www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...
TikTok makes app unavailable for U.S. users ahead of ban
Users were unable to access TikTok Saturday, instead seeing a pop-up message on their screens saying "a law banning TikTok has been enacted."
www.nbcnews.com
January 19, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Meta says it getting rid of its DEI programs, effective immediately.
-Axios
www.axios.com/2025/01/10/m...
-Axios
www.axios.com/2025/01/10/m...
Read: Meta's memo to employees rolling back DEI programs
Read the memo from Meta to its employees about ending major DEI programs across the company, effective immediately.
www.axios.com
January 10, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Meta says it getting rid of its DEI programs, effective immediately.
-Axios
www.axios.com/2025/01/10/m...
-Axios
www.axios.com/2025/01/10/m...
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BREAKING: The House has PASSED H.R. 9495 by a vote of 219-184, with the vote breaking down roughly along party lines.
A total of 15 Democrats voted in favor of the bill, which is way down from the 52 who supported it last week. See below for full list!
A total of 15 Democrats voted in favor of the bill, which is way down from the 52 who supported it last week. See below for full list!
TODAY: The House is set to vote on H.R. 9495, the "nonprofit killer" bill designed to target pro-Palestine groups — and which could empower Trump to go after other political foes
Debate starts at 9am, voting to follow at 10 am. I'll be updating here, with story tk at @theintercept.com
Debate starts at 9am, voting to follow at 10 am. I'll be updating here, with story tk at @theintercept.com
November 21, 2024 at 4:17 PM
BREAKING: The House has PASSED H.R. 9495 by a vote of 219-184, with the vote breaking down roughly along party lines.
A total of 15 Democrats voted in favor of the bill, which is way down from the 52 who supported it last week. See below for full list!
A total of 15 Democrats voted in favor of the bill, which is way down from the 52 who supported it last week. See below for full list!