Andrew N. Ferguson is President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to head the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). If approved by the Republican-controlled Senate, his selection could indicate an inclination by the incoming Trump administration to deprioritize FTC rulemaking and enforcement activities related to data privacy and AI. This also could indicate a broader regulatory philosophy that emphasizes legislative action over administrative rulemaking. Ferguson’s stated regulatory philosophy and strategic priorities, if implemented as FTC chair, would have profound implications for industry and consumers. Critics argue that this shift would mean that critical privacy issues will be given short shrift as technologies like AI and data analytics rapidly evolve and outpace regulatory schema. https://www.biometricupdate.com/202412/will-trumps-pick-to-lead-the-ftc-halt-privacy-rulemaking-ai-enforcement

WOW must read ?$$ "Before becoming the head of the Delaware Chancery Court, McCormick worked at a Delaware law firm called Young Conaway. This firm and its employees have been major donors to President Joe Biden for decades. In 2016, Hunter Biden hosted a gubernatorial campaign event for Congressman John Carney, with then-Vice President Joe Biden as the guest speaker. This event took place at the Law Offices of Young Conaway in Wilmington, Delaware. Carney, a close friend of Joe Biden for the last four decades, later became governor and nominated Kathaleen McCormick, a partner at Young Conaway, to her position on the Delaware Chancery Court. https://www.zerohedge.com/political/biden-linked-delaware-judge-rejects-again-musks-70-shareholder-approved-56-billion-pay

Google plans to make its digital wallet available to children whose parents or guardians use the Family Link app so they can perform tap-to-pay transactions through NFC and biometrics. Google Wallet is in the midst of a grand expansion taking in mobile driver’s licenses, passports and “everything else.” The version for kids will be able to store gift cards, event tickets and contactless payment cards, according to Android Police. Parents would have to approve the addition of each credential to the digital wallet, and can monitor payments and remove cards they have previously approved. It will not be able to store digital IDs or support online purchases. Authentication is performed with a PIN or password, or using fingerprint or face biometrics. https://activistpost.com/2024/11/google-extending-digital-wallet-to-kids-for-contactless-payments.html

Hours after the German government collapsed, forcing Chancellor Olaf Scholz to call for a confidence vote that he said would take place on January 15 (which if he were to lose, which is virtually certain, will force a snap election by March), Reuters reports that Germany's cabinet on Wednesday approved a draft law that would allow the army to gauge the readiness of the country's 18-year-olds to serve in the Bundeswehr as it looks to boost troop numbers for NATO obligations without resorting to conscription https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/hours-after-collapse-german-cabinet-approves-draft-law-military-service

B.C. election officials failed to count 861 ballots after Dominion tabulator issue! A judicial recount has been approved for British Columbia's Prince George-Mackenzie riding after hundreds of ballots were neglected to be counted on election night. In response, Conservative Leader John Rustad has called for an independent review to ensure fairness and accuracy in future elections. 🇨🇦 #NoMoreLiberalsAndNDP 🇨🇦 🇨🇦 #SayingTheQuietPartOutLoud 🇨🇦 🇨🇦 #resigntrudeau 🇨🇦 🇨🇦 #JustSayNoMore 🇨🇦 https://www.rebelnews.com/bc_election_officials_failed_to_count_861_after_dominion_tabulator_issue

Albertans want mandated plebiscites on radical 'net-zero' housing! Calgary city council approved their blanket rezoning policy on May 14 to tackle 'climate change' — it will not be put forward as a plebiscite next municipal election. 🇨🇦 #NoMoreLiberalsAndNDP 🇨🇦 🇨🇦 #SayingTheQuietPartOutLoud 🇨🇦 🇨🇦 #resigntrudeau 🇨🇦 🇨🇦 #JustSayNoMore 🇨🇦 https://www.rebelnews.com/net_zero_housing_plebisicite_proposal_ucp_agm

Q: Can Biden declare martial law like Zelensky did and postpone the election? A: YES! The question of the constitutional status of martial law was raised during World War II by the proclamation of Governor Poindexter of Hawaii on December 7, 1941. He suspended the writ of habeas corpus and delegated to the local commanding General of the Army all his own powers as governor and also “all of the powers normally exercised by the judicial officers . . . of this territory . . . during the present emergency and until the danger of invasion is removed.” Two days later, the Governor’s action was approved by President Roosevelt. The regime which the proclamation set up continued with certain abatements until October 24, 1944. Therefore, reviewing these decisions, I'd say that while it would be controversial, the government could call this a necessity if they can get Russia, China, North Korea, or Iran to declare war or attack before the election or certainly before January 20th, and they could declare Martial Law. Hence, the Democrats, in the hands of the Neocons, could carry out their coup, suspend the election, and seize the country as Zelensky has done in Ukraine under the same theory. They would need to close all courts, including the Supreme Court, out of NECESSITY, real or manufactured.​ Now, here's the real question: Will they? And here's the real answer: If they feel it necessary to ensure President Trump cannot take office, yes they will. So, one more question: If they do, what do WE THE PEOPLE do? Answer: DO NOT COMPLY! https://www.armstrongeconomics.com/armstrongeconomics101/opinion/can-biden-declare-marshal-law-to-suspend-the-election/

Canadians have little faith in government-approved media: report! Only about three in 10 (36%) Canadians trust the information reported by Canadian broadcasters and news media. The latest data follows Statistics Canada figures showing reporters are considered less reliable than politicians or lawyers. 🇨🇦 #NoMoreLiberalsAndNDP 🇨🇦 🇨🇦 #SayingTheQuietPartOutLoud 🇨🇦 🇨🇦 #resigntrudeau 🇨🇦 🇨🇦 #JustSayNoMore 🇨🇦 https://www.rebelnews.com/canadians_have_little_faith_in_government_approved_media_report

Media handouts buy ‘social cohesion’ says Trudeau gov! The Local Journalism Initiative contributes to social cohesion, according to a Canadian Heritage report. It funds 100% of costs at $19.6 million annually for government-approved newsrooms. 🇨🇦 #NoMoreLiberalsAndNDP 🇨🇦 🇨🇦 #SayingTheQuietPartOutLoud 🇨🇦 🇨🇦 #resigntrudeau 🇨🇦 🇨🇦 #JustSayNoMore 🇨🇦 https://www.rebelnews.com/media_handouts_buy_social_cohesion

This one is hard to wrap your head around but it's the USA we now live in: Get the Monkeypox vaccine even though it may cause your death. WTF??? Pharma has complete control of the FDA . . . FDA Approves Vaccine for Mpox — Warns It May Cause Death in Vaccinated and People They Come in Contact With ACAM2000, a vaccine approved last month by the FDA for mpox, comes with a list of “serious complications,” including myocarditis, death and fetal death. The FDA’s medication guide also warns that people who receive the vaccine may spread it to unvaccinated people, who also risk developing vaccine side effects, including death.​ https://childrenshealthdefense.org/defender/fda-acam2000-mpox-vaccine-warning-death-unvaccinated/