Biden faces Republican opposition in trying to fill key FCC position

Biden faces Republican opposition in trying to fill key FCC position

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Joe Biden’s nominee for a key seat on the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) faced extensive Republican criticism at a Senate hearing on Wednesday. Gigi Sohn, a former senior aide to Tom Wheeler when he was chair of the FCC under President Barack Obama, faced tough questions from Senate … Read more

Merz takes over as center-right opposition leader in Germany

Merz takes over as center-right opposition leader in Germany

BERLIN (AP) — Friedrich Merz formally took over Monday as the leader of Germany’s main opposition party, the center-right Christian Democratic Union of ex-Chancellor Angela Merkel, after his election was endorsed by a postal ballot. The 66-year-old conservative, a one-time rival and longtime critic of Merkel, emerged victorious from a ballot of the party’s membership … Read more

Spyware Pegasus Is Being Used Against Opposition In Poland

Spyware Pegasus Is Being Used Against Opposition In Poland

Spyware: Several political opposition groups in Poland claim to have been affected by Pegasus spyware. The problem was discovered by the Citizen Lab research group, which is headquartered at the University of Toronto and deals with Pegasus. The case that attracted the most attention was that of Senator Krzysztof Brejza, leader of the Polish opposition … Read more