Stephen King je cijeli život pisao o čudovištima. No, ovaj put užas koji opisuje nije fikcija – to je zaobilaženje Ustava SAD-a u stvarnom vremenu. Dana 28. veljače 2026. godine, dok su američki i izraelski napadi pogađali Iran, autor Stephen King objavio je poruku na platformi X koja je postala viralna. Citirao je članak I., odjeljak 8. Ustava SAD-a, koji Kongresu – a ne predsjedniku – daje isključivu ovlast za objavu rata, podizanje vojske i financiranje oružanih snaga. Završio je s tri riječi: „Opozovite tog kučkinog sina.“ Kingova objava odražava rastuću raspravu o tome je li Trump imao ustavne ovlasti za pokretanje napada bez odobrenja Kongresa. Operacija je izvedena bez objave rata, a Bijela kuća je navodno obavijestila najviše čelnike Kongresa tek neposredno prije početka udara. Pobornici akcije ukazuju na Zakon o ratnim ovlastima i ovlasti vrhovnog zapovjednika prema članku II. Kritičari, uključujući članove Kongresa iz obiju stranaka, nazvali su napade neustavnima. Pitanje tko ima ovlast započeti rat ostaje neriješeno – i duboko polarizirajuće. IZVOR: Reuters, CNN, The Hill, Newsweek, The Guardian, Official X account of Stephen King. #cinjenice #stephenking #Constitution #war #politics #BreakingNews #Trump #iran

Zastupnica Nancy Mace predstavila je novi savezni zakon koji bi omogućio uvođenje smrtne kazne za osobe osuđene za silovanje djece i određene teške oblike seksualnog zlostavljanja maloljetnika prema američkom zakonu. Predloženi nacrt zakona, pod nazivom „Zakon o smrtnoj kazni za silovatelje djece” (Death Penalty for Child Rapists Act), teži proširenju saveznih propisa o najstrožoj kazni kako bi obuhvatili teški seksualni napad na dijete, seksualno zlostavljanje maloljetnika i zlostavljački seksualni kontakt s djecom. Zakon bi se primjenjivao i unutar vojnog pravosuđa, što znači da bi se i pripadnici oružanih snaga osuđeni za ova djela mogli suočiti sa smrtnom kaznom. U javnoj izjavi, Mace je istaknula kako je cilj zakona poslati jasnu poruku: oni koji vrebaju djecu moraju snositi najteže moguće zakonske posljedice. Ako bude usvojen, ovaj bi akt značajno proširio krug djela za koja se može izreći smrtna kazna na saveznoj razini, što će vjerojatno izazvati oštre ustavne rasprave, posebno s obzirom na dosadašnju praksu Vrhovnog suda koja je ograničavala smrtnu kaznu u slučajevima u kojima nije počinjeno ubojstvo. Prijedlog sada ulazi u zakonodavnu proceduru, gdje ga očekuje strogi politički i pravni nadzor. Kongresmenka Nancy Mace (R-SC) zvanično je predstavila "Zakon o smrtnoj kazni za silovatelje djece" (Death Penalty for Child Rapists Act) 26. februara 2026. godine. Predloženi zakon predviđa uvođenje smrtne kazne za teška krivična djela seksualnog zlostavljanja maloljetnika prema saveznom zakonu SAD-a, uključujući izmjene Vojnog krivičnog zakona (UCMJ). Mace je u zvaničnom saopštenju istakla da za ovakve predatore ne treba biti milosti i da oni zaslužuju najstrožu moguću kaznu koju država može izreći. Ova zakonodavna inicijativa dio je njenog kontinuiranog rada na pooštravanju kazni za seksualne prijestupnike i zaštiti najranjivijih kategorija društva. Fotografija koja prati vijest je autentičan portret kongresmenke koji se koristi u zvaničnim komunikacijama njenog kabineta. IZVOR: Mace.house.gov (Official Website of Representative Nancy Mace), Fox News, Associated Press, Reuters. #cinjenice #politics #law #BreakingNews #justice #protection #WorldNews

Minnesota politics, Amy Klobuchar, gubernatorial race, Tim Walz, Senate Agriculture Committee, Democratic Party, Minnesota governor election, 2025 gubernatorial campaign, political landscape --- ## Introduction In a significant political development for Minnesota, Senator Amy Klobuchar has officially launched her campaign for governor. This announcement came on January 29, 2025, as the current governor, Tim Walz, decided to withdraw from his reelection campaign, citing escalating tensions wit...

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Renee Good, ICE agent shooting, conservative media attack, queer identity, Minneapolis mother, reputation destruction, media portrayal, identity politics, social justice ## Introduction The tragic story of Renee Good has recently emerged from the shadows of a sensational media landscape, highlighting the complexities of identity, grief, and the ruthless nature of public scrutiny. After the heartbreaking death of this Minneapolis mother at the hands of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (IC...

Wall Street Journal Warns Trump 'Put His Presidency At Risk' The Wall Street Journal editorial board dropped a scathing indictment of President Donald Trump’s attacks on Sens. Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Rand Paul (R-KY) over the weekend, arguing that Tillis’s retirement has put Trump’s “presidency at risk.” The Journal’s editorial titled, “Trump Puts the Senate in Play in 2026,” jabs the president for being his own worst enemy at moments when he’s riding high politically. “A common feature of Donald Trump’s two terms as President is that he can’t stand political prosperity. When events are going in his direction, he has an uncanny habit of handing his opponents a sword,” wrote the editorial board. The article goes on to note that Trump won a Saturday vote to advance his sweeping tax and spending bill by a 51-49 margin, after having strong-armed other reluctant Republican senators. “Mr. Trump couldn’t leave victory alone,” noted the Journal on Trump’s reaction to the vote, adding: Instead he unloaded on the two GOP dissenters, Rand Paul of Kentucky and especially Thom Tillis of North Carolina. Mr. Trump dumped three different Truth Social posts on Mr. Tillis, calling him a sellout, a “talker and complainer” and various other insults. “Numerous people have come forward wanting to run in the Primary against ‘Senator Thom’ Tillis. I will be meeting with them over the coming weeks, looking for someone who will properly represent the Great People of North Carolina,” wrote the president on Truth Social, clearly threatening Tillis. Tillis, a moderate in a purple state, quickly announced he was retiring at the end of his term, putting his seat in play for the Democrats in 2026. The Journal explained the electoral math to keep the Senate gets a lot trickier for the GOP with Tillis off the ballot. “The GOP has a 53-47 majority now, but Susan Collins always has a tough race in Maine if she decides to run again. Democrats are targeting Joni Ernst in Iowa,” the Journal noted, adding: In the suicide-isn’t-painless department, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is challenging GOP incumbent Sen. John Cornyn. Mr. Paxton may be the only Republican who could lose in Texas given his record harassing business with lawsuits, impeachment, and other embarrassments. https://www.mediaite.com/politics/wall-street-journal-warns-trump-put-his-presidency-at-risk-by-pushing-gop-senator-to-retire-with-unnecessary-attack/?dc_data=20395433_huawei-browser-globalenglish&utm_source=taboola&utm_medium=taboola_news

Ah, the Columbia Convening on AI Openness and Safety—because what the world really needs is more conferences where brilliant minds gather to discuss how to keep our digital overlords in check. Who knew that the secret to AI safety could be found in a fancy room in San Francisco, complete with organic snacks and artisanal coffee? It’s as if they think that a few hours of brainstorming on AI safety will magically solve all the problems that come with teaching machines to think for themselves. On November 19, 2024, Mozilla and Columbia University’s Institute of Global Politics hosted this grand meeting of the minds—a true landmark event on the road to the AI Action Summit in France, scheduled for February 2025. Because if there’s one thing we need to keep our increasingly sentient machines in line, it’s the promise of a poorly translated French pastry. Let’s take a moment to appreciate the irony here. We’re all terrified of AI taking over the world—becoming our new digital tyrants, if you will. And what’s our response? Let’s gather a bunch of thoughtful, well-meaning individuals to talk about it! After all, who could resist the allure of ruling out the potential apocalypse over a round of PowerPoint presentations? Because nothing says “AI safety” quite like a well-lit conference room with plush seating and a complimentary Wi-Fi connection. The research agenda from this gathering is supposedly going to shine a light on the dark corners of AI development. What will they find? Perhaps they’ll discover that AI can’t be trusted with anything more complex than ordering pizza (and even that is questionable). Maybe they’ll come up with a groundbreaking solution like “let’s just not teach them to think” or “how about we keep the kill switches handy?” Oh, and let’s not forget the realpolitik of this meeting. With a title like “AI Openness and Safety,” one can only imagine the kind of delightful jargon that was tossed around. Was there a panel on “Ethics in AI: How to Apologize to Humanity After the Robots Take Over”? Or maybe a workshop titled “How to Ensure Your AI Doesn’t Become Sentient While You’re Still Figuring Out How to Use Excel”? While they’re at it, I’d suggest they add a session on “The Art of Pretending We’re in Control While We’re Really Just Hoping for the Best.” After all, nothing says “we’ve got this” like a room full of experts scratching their heads over the next big breakthrough in AI safety. So, here’s to the Columbia Convening on AI Openness and Safety—a noble effort to tame our future overlords. May it be as fruitful as a garden where no one remembers to water the plants, and may we all live in blissful ignorance until the robots decide they’ve had enough of our shenanigans. #AISafety #ColumbiaConvening #AIOpeness #FutureOfAI #TechHumor