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US Politics
A declassified Intelligence Committee report states that Russia withheld anti-Clinton material during the 2016 campaign, including internal claims about Hillary Clinton’s health. Additionally, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has released documents alleging that former President Barack Obama was involved in promoting the Trump-Russia collusion narrative despite reportedly knowing it lacked evidence. Gabbard further claims Obama’s involvement in a related criminal probe during a White House briefing. In response, the Trump DOJ has formed a strike force to investigate these allegations, with Attorney General Pam Bondi highlighting concerns over potential intelligence weaponization. However, skeptics argue that the documents lack conclusive evidence of Obama’s direct involvement, and some view the investigation as politically motivated.
On to Epstein news, a House panel has issued subpoenas for Bill and Hillary Clinton in connection with an ongoing Jeffrey Epstein investigation. However, Judge Robin Rosenberg, appointed during the Obama administration, has blocked the release of Epstein’s grand jury transcripts in Florida, citing legal constraints despite DOJ requests for transparency. Judge Rosenberg has clarified that her decision adheres to legal precedent on grand jury confidentiality, while creating a new public case to provide limited access to related documents.
In other news, the Trump administration has reduced the IRS workforce by 25%, eliminating nearly 26,000 positions through buyouts, retirements, and terminations, bringing the total to a projected 77,000 employees by May. This reverses Biden-era staffing increases, according to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, as reported by the Washington Times. The cuts, affecting tax examiners, revenue agents, and IT staff, have raised concerns about enforcement and service capacity, with audit rates already having declined, per the Yale Budget Lab. Critics, including Democratic lawmakers and the IRS Commissioner, warn that these reductions could hinder tax compliance and service delivery, potentially leading to significant revenue losses, as noted by The Washington Post and the Tax Policy Center.
Health
A survey published in the JAMA Network by Emory University and the CDC indicates that 33% of parents with children under five plan to delay or refuse some or all government-recommended vaccines, while 40% intend to fully vaccinate. Many first-time pregnant women expressed uncertainty about vaccination decisions. Children’s Health Defense, previously chaired by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., stated that parents are increasingly questioning pediatricians and often receive responses they find unsatisfactory. This trend precedes an expected announcement from Health and Human Services Secretary Kennedy on potential causes of rising autism rates, anticipated in September. Conversely, medical authorities like the American Academy of Pediatrics emphasize that vaccines are safe and essential for protecting children, warning that delays or refusals could risk outbreaks of preventable diseases.
Energy
Finland has introduced a large-scale sand battery in Pornainen, described as the world’s largest by Euro News, designed for thermal energy storage in district heating. Constructed by Polar Night Energy, the 13-meter-tall silo contains 2,000 tonnes of crushed soapstone sand, capable of storing 100MWh of thermal energy at temperatures up to 400°C with minimal heat loss, according to The Cool Down. The system reportedly costs under $25 per kilowatt-hour, compared to $115 for lithium-ion batteries, and utilizes recycled materials while avoiding lithium extraction, as reported by TechCrunch. It is said to store energy for weeks, potentially addressing variability in wind and solar power. Similar initiatives are in progress, including a $4 million pilot in Boulder, Colorado, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, as noted by PV Magazine. However, challenges remain, including the initial investment for large-scale deployment and environmental concerns related to soapstone mining, as highlighted by Reuters and The Guardian.
Sources
Finland’s Giant Sand Battery: A Hot New Solution for Clean Energy Storage
Price-wise, it’s hard to imagine a cheaper energy storage system.
Source | Submitted by Dawnrider 2054
Russia Held Back Anti-Clinton Dirt in 2016, Declassified Report Reveals
Russia had huge amounts of potential anti-Clinton dirt that it sat on in the final days of the 2016 campaign.
Survey Uncovers “Seismic Shift” as More Parents Reject Vaccine Schedules
“Only 37% of young and expecting parents now plan to fully vaccinate their children — a seismic shift.”
Trump Admin Cuts 25% of IRS Workforce, Reversing Biden-Era Growth
“The confluence of low staffing levels and new policies is a messy mix.”
Obama-Appointed Judge Blocks Release of Epstein Grand Jury Transcripts, Citing Legal Constraints
‘The Court’s hands are tied — a point that the government concedes,’ wrote U.S. District Judge Robin Rosenberg.
Tulsi Gabbard Releases Documents Alleging Obama’s Direct Role in Trump-Russia Hoax
Barack Obama didn’t just know about the Russia hoax – he directed it.
House Panel Orders Subpoenas for Bill and Hillary Clinton in Epstein Investigation
House panel orders chairman to issue subpoenas for Bill and Hillary Clinton in Epstein investigation.
DNI Tulsi Gabbard Implicates Obama in Criminal Probe During White House Briefing
“Correct. The evidence that we have found and that we have released directly point to President Obama leading the manufacturing of this intelligence assessment.”
Trump DOJ Launches Strike Force to Investigate Tulsi Gabbard’s Claims on Obama’s Role in Russia-Gate Hoax
“This Department takes alleged weaponization of the intelligence community with the utmost seriousness.”
In addition to sources submitted by community members, the following were also used in the creation of this report: Reuters, The Guardian, The Washington Post, Tax Policy Center, PolitiFact, and American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
