System Update with Glenn Greenwald cover image

System Update with Glenn Greenwald

GOP Senators Demand Tulsi Support Domestic Surveillance To Be Confirmed; Group Tracks IDF War Criminals Around The World; System Pupdate: Pointer’s Determination To Survive

Jan 11, 2025
GOP senators pressure Tulsi Gabbard to shift her stance on surveillance ahead of her nomination. An activist shares insights on tracking IDF war criminals globally, highlighting the importance of accountability. Meanwhile, an uplifting tale unfolds about Pointer, a rescue dog who triumphs over neglect, illustrating the remarkable bond between rescued animals and their human advocates. The podcast dives deep into the political ramifications of surveillance and the quest for justice in war crimes.
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Quick takeaways

  • Tulsi Gabbard's shift to support domestic surveillance highlights the pressures of political loyalty within Washington's complex confirmation landscape.
  • The Hinrajab Foundation's efforts to hold IDF soldiers accountable for war crimes demonstrate the increasing demand for international legal accountability.

Deep dives

Trump's Cabinet Nominees and Their Reception

Most of Donald Trump's cabinet nominees have drawn little to no opposition from Democratic members of Congress and corporate media, even being praised by some, including prominent Democrats like Elizabeth Warren and personalities from CNN. Notable appointees such as Marco Rubio for Secretary of State and Elise Stefanik for Ambassador to the UN represent a faction of the bipartisan establishment that both parties seem to support. In contrast, a few of Trump's nominees have faced significant pushback, particularly those who have previously criticized mainstream D.C. orthodoxies. One such nominee, Tulsi Gabbard for Director of National Intelligence, is currently in jeopardy of confirmation due to her past opposition to certain national security policies, highlighting the complexities of Washington's political dynamics regarding loyalty and ideology.

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