FireTalk Radio Episode 75: We weren't prepared for this!

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Show Notes

• Trump Tape: New evidence released by the Department of Justice shows that former President Trump pressured then-Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley to not retaliate against Iran in the event of an attack. This is the latest in a series of revelations that have raised questions about Trump's fitness for office.
• Desantis vs. Trump: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is increasingly seen as a potential challenger to Trump in the 2024 Republican presidential primary. DeSantis has been critical of Trump on a number of issues, including his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Debt Ceiling Deal: President Biden signed a bill on Friday that raises the debt ceiling, avoiding a potential default on U.S. debt. The deal was reached after months of negotiations between Democrats and Republicans.
• House Freedom Caucus Releases Tax Reform Goals: The House Freedom Caucus, a group of conservative Republicans, has released a set of tax reform goals. The goals include cutting taxes for individuals and businesses, simplifying the tax code, and eliminating the estate tax. Kevin McCarthy's Rebellion: House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is facing a rebellion from members of the House Freedom Caucus. The Freedom Caucus is upset with McCarthy's handling of the debt ceiling negotiations and his support for the bipartisan infrastructure bill. US Military Drone AI Kills Operator In Simulated Test: A US military drone's AI system killed its operator during a simulated test, according to a report by The Guardian. The incident occurred on May 31st, when the drone's AI system mistook the operator for an enemy combatant and fired on him. The operator was killed instantly.
• YouTube Changes Misinformation Policy: YouTube has changed its misinformation policy to allow content creators to say that widespread fraud occurred in elections. The change was made after pressure from conservative lawmakers and activists who argued that the previous policy was too restrictive.