Friday, June 6, 2025
All civic learning topics for this day
Today's Topics
Amazon provides cloud infrastructure for CIA, NSA, and FBI operations
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 tells Rogan that Epstein "killed himself" after review
FBI Director Kash Patel reversed his stance on Jeffrey Epstein's death during a Joe Rogan interview, sparking MAGA backlash.
FBI's Patel and Bongino say Epstein killed himself, enraging MAGA base
Kash Patel and Deputy Dan Bongino walked back previous conspiracy claims about Jeffrey Epstein's death during high-profile interviews.
USTR violates Australia-US Free Trade Agreement with unilateral 10% tariff
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.