Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick and Rep. Tom Suozzi have introduced a bipartisan bill to block federal funds from being used for the DOJ’s “Anti-Weaponization Fund.” Fitzpatrick, the first Republican to oppose the fund, is confident they will succeed in stopping it. #Bipartisan #DOJ

The bill, known as the Bipartisan Transparency for American Taxpayers Act, aims to ensure no taxpayer money is used for the ... https://instagr.am/p/DYyVb9NDOFV/

voteinorout on Instagram: "Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick and Rep. Tom Suozzi have introduced a bipartisan bill to block federal funds from being used for the DOJ’s “Anti-Weaponization Fund.” Fitzpatrick, the first Republican to oppose the fund, is confident they will succeed in stopping it. #Bipartisan #DOJ The bill, known as the Bipartisan Transparency for American Taxpayers Act, aims to ensure no taxpayer money is used for the fund, which was announced on May 18. Fitzpatrick emphasized the importance of checks and balances, stating, “We’re going to stop it. That’s the purpose of the checks and balances of our system.” Watch the full video on @repbrianfitz’s page — link in bio — Rep. Tom Suozzi and I joined Morning Joe today to discuss our bipartisan bill to block federal funds from being used for DOJ’s “Anti-Weaponization Fund—legislation we introduced immediately after I called on the Attorney General to explain by June 1 where this money is coming from, who may receive it, and under what authority this fund was created. It’s simple: not one dime of taxpayer money should ever be used for a discretionary payout fund. And we will use every tool at our disposal to block that from ever happening. Our bosses are not in Washington. We answer to the American people—protecting their dollars, their trust, and the rule of law is our responsibility. Follow @repbrianfitz for more. Help this information get to more voters. 🇺🇸 A well-informed electorate is a prerequisite to Democracy. - Thomas Jefferson"

32 likes, 0 comments - voteinorout on May 25, 2026: "Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick and Rep. Tom Suozzi have introduced a bipartisan bill to block federal funds from being used for the DOJ’s “Anti-Weaponization Fund.” Fitzpatrick, the first Republican to oppose the fund, is confident they will succeed in stopping it. #Bipartisan #DOJ The bill, known as the Bipartisan Transparency for American Taxpayers Act, aims to ensure no taxpayer money is used for the fund, which was announced on May 18. Fitzpatrick emphasized the importance of checks and balances, stating, “We’re going to stop it. That’s the purpose of the checks and balances of our system.” Watch the full video on @repbrianfitz’s page — link in bio — Rep. Tom Suozzi and I joined Morning Joe today to discuss our bipartisan bill to block federal funds from being used for DOJ’s “Anti-Weaponization Fund—legislation we introduced immediately after I called on the Attorney General to explain by June 1 where this money is coming from, who may receive it, and under what authority this fund was created. It’s simple: not one dime of taxpayer money should ever be used for a discretionary payout fund. And we will use every tool at our disposal to block that from ever happening. Our bosses are not in Washington. We answer to the American people—protecting their dollars, their trust, and the rule of law is our responsibility. Follow @repbrianfitz for more. Help this information get to more voters. 🇺🇸 A well-informed electorate is a prerequisite to Democracy. - Thomas Jefferson".

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How drones erased the front line in Ukraine, explained -- US approves $108 million HAWK missile system equipment sale to Ukraine -- Ukraine liberated 590 square kilometers of territory this year -- Putin faces rising tensions as Russian economy weakens ... and more

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/05/saturday-may-23-2026/

Summary points:

#AMERICANS DON’T WANT #DATACENTERS NEAR THEM

AMERICANS DON’T #TRUST AI IN GENERAL

AMERICANS DON’T LIKE THE PEOPLE #BUILDING AI

AI HAS BECOME A #BIPARTISAN #PROBLEM

https://www.thealgorithmicbridge.com/p/how-america-turned-against-ai-according

#AI

How America Turned Against AI According to the Poll Data: A (Very Big) Compilation

Every poll, pollster, and methodology converges on the same thing

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A #Bipartisan Amendment Would End #Police #LicensePlate Tracking Nationwide
One line tucked into a federal highway bill would strip funds from cities and states unless they kill their automated plate tracking programs—effectively banning the tech for all but toll collection—a sweeping restriction that, if adopted, would bring an immediate end to state and local #ALPR programs across the #UnitedStates.
https://www.wired.com/story/a-bipartisan-amendment-would-end-police-license-plate-tracking-nationwide/
https://archive.is/20260520220549/https://www.wired.com/story/a-bipartisan-amendment-would-end-police-license-plate-tracking-nationwide/
#privacy #surveillance
A Bipartisan Amendment Would End Police License Plate Tracking Nationwide

One line tucked into a federal highway bill would strip funds from cities and states unless they kill their automated plate tracking programs—effectively banning the tech for all but toll collection.

WIRED
Act NOW: Congress Wants To Tax Your EV — Make Your Voice Heard!

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A #Bipartisan #Amendment Would End #Police License Plate #Tracking Nationwide

One line tucked into a federal #highwaybill would strip funds from cities and states unless they kill their automated plate tracking programs—effectively banning the tech for all but toll collection.
#alpr #flock #flocksafety #security #surveillance #legislation

https://www.wired.com/story/a-bipartisan-amendment-would-end-police-license-plate-tracking-nationwide/

A Bipartisan Amendment Would End Police License Plate Tracking Nationwide

One line tucked into a federal highway bill would strip funds from cities and states unless they kill their automated plate tracking programs—effectively banning the tech for all but toll collection.

WIRED
"House Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced a bipartisan effort to combat sexual misconduct on Capitol Hill":
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/14/house-congress-sexual-misconduct
#bipartisan #safety #ethics
US House leaders announce bipartisan effort to combat sexual misconduct in Congress

Announcement of taskforce comes after resignations of two congressmen amid sexual misconduct allegations

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One Issue Uniting Democrats and Republicans? Worries About A.I.

The growing unease over artificial intelligence is something elements of the left and the right can agree on in a polarized age.

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Tech Lobbyists Hard At Work Undermining Proposed Alaska ‘Right To Repair’ Law

There’s still a meaningful effort afoot to implement statewide “right to repair” laws that try to make it cheaper, easier, and environmentally friendlier for you to repair the techn…

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