Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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NBC Faces Backlash Over Incident During Trump Interview: ‘Words Have Consequences’
Republican Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) has criticized NBC News for its approach during an interview with President-elect Donald Trump, accusing the network of “selectively omitting” critical parts of the 14th Amendment while discussing birthright citizenship. In a social media post, Lee claimed the omission misrepresented Trump’s stance, suggesting it undermined the constitutional basis for birthright…
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Legendary Golfer Voices Support for Daniel Penny
Legendary golfer Phil Mickelson has expressed his support for Marine veteran Daniel Penny, who is currently awaiting the outcome of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s criminal case against him. Penny faces multiple charges, including manslaughter and negligent homicide, after restraining Jordan Neely, a homeless man with 42 prior arrests, during an incident on a New…
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GOP Representative Proposes Legislation to Honor Daniel Penny with the Congressional Gold Medal
A Republican congressman is pushing to honor Daniel Penny, the Marine veteran currently on trial for the death of Jordan Neely, with the Congressional Gold Medal. Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) revealed plans on Friday to introduce a resolution to award Penny the prestigious civilian recognition. Crane’s proposed bill argues that Penny acted to “protect women…
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“He Has My Backing”: Hegseth Secures Another Prominent Senate Endorsement
In a week dominated by intense political developments, Alabama Senator Katie Boyd Britt (R-AL) stepped forward as a strong advocate for Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Secretary of Defense. After a meeting with Hegseth, Britt expressed her support, commending his dedication to Trump’s “peace through strength” strategy and his determination to realign the…
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Christopher Wray to Resign from FBI, Clearing Path for Kash Patel’s Confirmation
FBI Director Christopher Wray is reportedly preparing to step down before completing his 10-year term, paving the way for Kash Patel, who is expected to secure Senate confirmation next month. According to allies familiar with Wray’s thinking, the Trump appointee recognizes the political climate and understands that President-elect Donald Trump is determined to appoint a…
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