Friday, June 6, 2025
All civic learning topics for this day
Today's Topics
How Amazon Became the CIA's Technology Backbone
Amazon Web Services provides cloud infrastructure for multiple intelligence agencies through contracts dating to 2013. Former NSA Director Keith Alexander joined AWS board in 2020, creating revolving door between surveillance state and corporate profits.
FBI Director Patel Reverses Epstein Death Conspiracy Claims on Rogan
Kash Patel and Deputy Dan Bongino walked back previous conspiracy claims about Jeffrey Epstein's death during high-profile interviews.
FBI Director Patel Walks Back Epstein Conspiracy on Rogan Podcast
FBI Director Kash Patel reversed his stance on Jeffrey Epstein's death during a Joe Rogan interview, sparking MAGA backlash.
Trump Taxes Allies: When Friends Become Targets
President Trump imposed a 10% tariff on all Australian goods despite their free trade agreement and strong military alliance. Trump imposed a 10% duty on all Australian goods entering the United States, equivalent to the U.S. baseline tariff on all imports, despite U.S. goods entering Australia tariff free.