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System Update with Glenn Greenwald
Endless War and US Security State: W/ Sen. Ron Johnson and Rep. Davidson
Apr 12, 2024
Sen. Ron Johnson and Rep. Warren Davidson discuss US security state, endless wars, funding foreign conflicts, implications of military spending, privacy rights, surveillance reforms, Speaker's evolving stance on Ukraine war, and global military strategies.
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- Senator Ron Johnson shifted positions on U.S. security state reforms and Ukraine aid, favoring renewing spying powers and securing $60 billion for war.
- Representative Warren Davidson advocates for reforms in spying powers to protect privacy rights and limit intrusive surveillance practices by the security state.
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The push for renewing spying powers and increasing aid to Ukraine is discussed, highlighting the shift in positions of Speaker Johnson. Previously advocating for major reforms against the U.S. security state abuses and futile aid to Ukraine, Speaker Johnson is now attempting to bring forth a bill renewing spying powers without necessary safeguards and working on securing additional $60 billion for the war in Ukraine.
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