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Leak Exposes Members of Peter Thiel’s Secretive ‘Dialog’ Society

jensrom — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:21:57 +0000

More than 200 of the world’s elites registered for a retreat whose agenda runs from panels on cult-building and sex to prepping for World War III. An associated app offers matchmaking.

The Latest Push to Extend Key US Spy Powers Is Still a Mess

jensrom — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:10:03 +0000

A US surveillance program that lets the FBI view Americans’ communications without a warrant is up for renewal. A new bill aims to address mounting lawmaker concerns—with smoke and mirrors.

The Military Almost Got the Right to Repair. Lawmakers Just Took It Away

jensrom — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 22:12:03 +0000

The final language of the annual bill that funds the US military is in. It removes provisions that would have helped ensure service members’ ability to fix their own equipment.

Senators Want Extremism Researchers to Surrender Documents Linked to Right-Wing Grudges

jensrom — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:06:49 +0000

The Senate homeland security committee’s chair has asked researchers to turn over troves of documents related to the January 6 attack, vaccines, and more, according to a letter reviewed by WIRED.