A U.S. Air Force colonel recently revealed that artificial intelligence, operating a deadly drone, turned on its human operator during a simulation.
Colonel Tucker ‘Cinco’ Hamilton said a drone operated by AI adopted “highly unexpected strategies to achieve its goal” during simulated combat. The AI identified a human overriding its decisions as a threat to its mission.
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“The system started realizing that while they did identify the threat, at times the human operator would tell it not to kill that threat, but it got its points by killing that threat,” explained Col Hamilton, the Air Force’s chief of AI test and operations.
“So what did it do? It killed the operator. It killed the operator because that person was keeping it from accomplishing its objective,” he revealed.
“We trained the system: ‘Hey don’t kill the operator – that’s bad. You’re gonna lose points if you do that.’ So what does it start doing? It starts destroying the communication tower that the operator uses to communicate with the drone to stop it from killing the target,” he added.
After the story first broke, the Air Force began denying it ever ran such a simulation, with Col Hamilton claiming he was just describing a “thought experiment”.
“The Department of the Air Force has not conducted any such AI-drone simulations and remains committed to ethical and responsible use of AI technology,” insisted Air Force spokeswoman Ann Stefanek.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: Trump made the statement on Truth Social this morning.
💬KEY QUOTE: “I want Elon, and all businesses within our Country, to THRIVE, in fact, THRIVE like never before!” – Donald Trump
🎯IMPACT: Trump intends to maintain existing subsidies to support Elon Musk‘s profits, after a week of Musk attacking Trump over his reported Epstein links.
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Donald Trump took to his Truth Social platform to clarify his stance on government subsidies for Elon Musk’s companies. Amidst speculation that he might cut these subsidies, Trump stated that he has no intention of doing so. The statement comes after Musk spent weeks trashing Trump over his purported links to Jeffrey Epstein.
“Everyone is stating that I will destroy Elon’s companies by taking away some, if not all, of the large scale subsidies he receives from the U.S. Government. This is not so!” Trump declared, emphasizing his new-found support for Musk’s ventures, and taxpayer subsidy in what appears to be an attempt to buy Musk’s silence.
Trump expressed his fresh desire for Musk’s companies to thrive off government welfare.
“The better they do, the better the USA does, and that’s good for all of us,” he claimed.
The president highlighted the record-setting business achievements of the nation and his wish to maintain this positive trajectory.
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A newly declassified intelligence report reveals explosive details about Hillary Clinton’s physical and “psycho-emotional” condition during the 2016 election—and efforts by top Democrats to keep it under wraps.
The details: A newly declassified House Intelligence Committee report revealed that Russian intelligence intercepted DNC communications stating Clinton was:
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💊 Taking “heavy tranquilizers” during the 2016 campaign
🧠 Experiencing “intensified psycho-emotional problems,” including “uncontrolled fits of anger, aggression, and cheerfulness”
🫀 Juggling multiple health conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, and COPD
The House Intel Committee based its report on 20 interviews with intelligence officers and FBI agents, as well as source material. The bombshell information was obtained by Russian hackers targeting Clinton’s campaign and the DNC.
Obama knew: The intel stated that Clinton’s conditions were “extraordinarily alarming” to Obama and DNC leaders, but kept secret even from her closest aides.
Back up: At the 9/11 memorial service in 2016, Clinton was filmed nearly unconscious, being dragged to her car [seen in the image above or here].
Corruption: According to the report, the Russians also obtained campaign e-mails showing Clinton’s team solicited donations from religious organizations by promising favorable treatment from her administration, if elected.
Clinton approved the Russia hoax: The report also says Clinton personally approved a plan to tie Trump to Russia to distract from the scandal surrounding her private email server.
Why didn’t Putin use it? According to the report, Russia didn’t leak its findings during the 2016 campaign because it believed a Clinton victory was inevitable and planned to release them after she had been sworn in to weaken her and undermine the U.S.
Zoom out: This release comes days after Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard revealed that President Obama directed the “treasonous conspiracy” to launch the Russia collusion hoax, which plagued Trump’s first term.
Related:Yesterday, the Department of Justice formed a “strike force” to assess the evidence revealed by Gabbard relating to Obama and his national security and intelligence teams.
Big picture: The Clinton campaign wasn’t just hiding emails—it was hiding a health crisis, buying off religious groups, and manufacturing a narrative. And Obama covered it up.
A newly declassified intelligence report reveals explosive details about Hillary Clinton’s physical and “psycho-emotional” condition during the 2016 election—and efforts by top Democrats to keep it under wraps.
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Tesla’s market share in Europe fell for the sixth consecutive month in June.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Tesla, Elon Musk, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA), JATO Dynamics, BYD, Leapmotor, Xpeng, Volkswagen Group.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: June 2025, Europe.
💬KEY QUOTE: Musk is warning his car company “could have a few rough quarters” in front of it.
🎯IMPACT: Tesla faces increased competition, particularly from China, and a loss of popularity tied to Elon Musk’s political activities.
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Tesla’s market share in Europe fell to 2.8 percent in June, down from 3.4 percent the previous year, according to data from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA). This marks the sixth consecutive month of market share decline for Elon Musk’s electric vehicle company.
The decline in Tesla’s market share comes as the company faces stiff competition from Chinese automakers such as BYD, Leapmotor, and Xpeng, whose market share in Europe almost doubled to 5.1 percent over the first half of the year.
Tesla’s new car registrations also dropped to 34,781 units in June, a decline of 22.9 percent compared to the same month in 2024. The company’s struggles are compounded by Elon Musk’s growing unpopularity, with liberals irked by his support for U.S. President Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign and conservatives irked by his betrayal of President Trump just months into his second term.
Ben Nelmes of New AutoMotive remains cautiously optimistic about Tesla’s future. He notes that the company could continue to innovate through new technologies in the electric and autonomous vehicle markets. However, he believes it is now “looking more likely to be a niche brand in a bigger electric car market.”
Tesla’s challenges in Europe are further exacerbated by potential financial pressures in the U.S., where the company may face higher tariff costs and the expiration of federal EV tax credits following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act—which Musk bitterly opposed.
❓WHAT HAPPENED: Teamsters union boss Sean O’Brien testified before Congress, discussing tariffs, trade agreements, and concerns about foreign truck drivers.
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👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Sean O’Brien and members of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Surface Transportation.
📍WHEN & WHERE: Tuesday, during a Senate Commerce Subcommittee hearing on Surface Transportation.
💬KEY QUOTE: “Take a little less in your own pocket, stop giving more to Wall Street, and just reward your workers and don’t pass this cost on the consumers.” – Sean O’Brien
🎯IMPACT: O’Brien’s testimony highlighted union concerns about tariffs, trade policies, and foreign drivers, sparking debate over worker protections and corporate responsibility.
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During a recent congressional hearing, International Brotherhood of Teamsters President Sean O’Brien made clear where the union stands on President Donald J. Trump‘s tariffs and trade policy. He said it was “no secret” the union supports tariffs, reaffirming the organization’s commitment to protecting American workers and revitalizing domestic industry.
O’Brien pushed back on criticisms labeling him a “self-promoting union boss.” Instead, he described as “a truck driver from a middle-class family that appreciates and embraces the preservation of the middle class.”
Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-OH) acknowledged O’Brien’s dedication to workers, saying he believes O’Brien’s advocacy for the middle class is sincere. O’Brien agreed, emphasizing his union’s efforts to secure better outcomes for American workers.
The Teamsters chief also sharply criticized the 1993 North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), blaming it for the decline in U.S. manufacturing jobs. “Remember when we had plenty of industry in this country where we were producing goods and services. We were manufacturing steel. We were doing a lot of this work. And then these bad trade deals happened…” he said.
O’Brien expressed concern that corporate America would respond to new tariffs by pushing added costs onto consumers rather than reducing excessive executive compensation. “Take a little less in your own pocket, stop giving more to Wall Street, and just reward your workers and don’t pass this cost on the consumers,” he urged.
Another issue raised during the hearing was the growing use of foreign nationals in commercial driving roles, particularly individuals lacking English proficiency. “I think it’s extremely frightening, to be honest with you,” O’Brien said, referring to the safety risks posed by drivers who cannot read road signs or communicate effectively. He suggested a safer system would be for Mexican drivers to leave their trailers at the U.S. border, allowing American drivers to handle domestic transportation.
❓WHAT HAPPENED: The White House unveiled Winning the AI Race: America’s AI Action Plan, following President Donald J. Trump’s executive order on Removing Barriers to American Leadership in AI.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Director Michael Kratsios, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: Announced in Washington, DC, as part of ongoing Federal efforts to lead in AI innovation.
💬KEY QUOTE: “America’s unique advantage that no other country can possibly have is President Trump.” – Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia
🎯IMPACT: The plan aims to secure U.S. dominance in AI through innovation, infrastructure, and global partnerships, while safeguarding American workers and values.
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The White House today released Winning the AI Race: America’s AI Action Plan, in accordance with President Trump’s January executive order on Removing Barriers to American Leadership in AI. The plan sets forth over 90 Federal policy actions, and has earned praise from Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, who said, “America’s unique advantage that no other country can possibly have is President Trump.”
Key policies include expediting permits for data centers, removing restrictive regulations on AI development, and ensuring free speech in AI systems contracted by the federal government. The comprehensive strategy aims to propel the U.S. to the forefront of global AI leadership.
“America’s AI Action Plan charts a decisive course to cement U.S. dominance in artificial intelligence. President Trump has prioritized AI as a cornerstone of American innovation, powering a new age of American leadership in science, technology, and global influence,” said Michael Kratsios, Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted the broader implications, noting: “Winning the AI Race is non-negotiable. America must continue to be the dominant force in artificial intelligence to promote prosperity and protect our economic and national security. These clear-cut policy goals set expectations for the Federal Government to ensure America sets the technological gold standard worldwide.”
❓WHAT HAPPENED: The Trump administration has opened an investigation into Harvard University’s use of international visas through the Exchange Visitor Program.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Harvard University, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem, U.S. District Court Judge Allison Burroughs, and President Donald J. Trump.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: The investigation was announced on Wednesday, with ongoing legal proceedings in Boston federal court.
💬KEY QUOTE: “All sponsors participating in this program are required to fully comply with exchange visitor regulations, transparency in reporting, and a demonstrated commitment to fostering the principles of cultural exchange and mutual understanding upon which the program was founded.” – Secretary Rubio
🎯IMPACT: The investigation could affect Harvard’s ability to sponsor foreign students and scholars, with potential implications for federal funding and visa processing.
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The Trump administration has launched an investigation into Harvard University’s use of international visas. Announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday, the probe will assess the university’s compliance with the Exchange Visitor Program (J-visa) and its eligibility to continue as a sponsor.
“[The State Department] is opening an investigation into Harvard’s authority to sponsor exchange visas,” Sec. Rubio wrote in a post on X (formerly Twitter). He added: “Visa sponsorship is a privilege, and sponsors whose conduct tarnishes our nation’s interests will lose that privilege.”
Rubio stated the investigation aims to ensure that “State Department programs do not run contrary to our nation’s interests.”
“All sponsors participating in this program are required to fully comply with exchange visitor regulations, transparency in reporting, and a demonstrated commitment to fostering the principles of cultural exchange and mutual understanding upon which the program was founded,” Rubio said. He stressed that sponsors must ensure their activities do not undermine U.S. foreign policy or national security interests.
In response, a Harvard spokesman claimed the investigation is “yet another retaliatory step taken by the Administration in violation of Harvard’s First Amendment rights.”
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem previously attempted to revoke Harvard’s certification under the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), citing concerns over foreign students’ ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and accusations of fostering violence and anti-Semitism. Harvard challenged the decision in court, arguing the move jeopardized the education of over 7,000 international students. U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs—a Barack Obama appointee—sided with Harvard, blocking the revocation while litigation continues.
President Donald J. Trump issued a presidential order in June directing the State Department to deny visas to students at institutions under federal investigation for national security or anti-Semitism concerns, explicitly naming Harvard. Despite this, Judge Burroughs ordered consular offices to process visas and allow Harvard students entry into the U.S.
Harvard is also contesting the administration’s decision to cut $2.6 billion in federal research funding, with a decision on the matter still pending.
❓WHAT HAPPENED: A majority of Germans oppose efforts to ban the populist Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, with many viewing it as an attempt by the government to stifle opposition.
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👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV), former Interior Minister Nancy Faeser, AfD leadership, and German voters.
📍WHEN & WHERE: The classification of AfD as “right-wing extremist” occurred in May, with recent polling conducted by the Allensbach Institute.
💬KEY QUOTE: Andreas Rödder of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz called such a ban a “sure path to civil war.”
🎯IMPACT: A ban on the AfD could undermine faith in German democracy, with 54 percent of respondents believing a similar party would emerge if the AfD were disbanded.
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A recent poll has revealed that more than half of German voters are against banning the right-wing populist Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, despite its classification as “right-wing extremist” by the country’s domestic intelligence agency. In May, under then-Interior Minister Nancy Faeser, the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) designated the AfD as an extremist organization. This decision, which could enable increased surveillance and even lead to a formal ban, is currently being challenged in court.
While some members of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) and the Greens have pushed for outlawing the party, the idea is not widely supported among the public. According to a survey of 1,054 voters conducted by the Allensbach Institute, 52 percent of Germans oppose banning the AfD, while only 27 percent are in favor and 21 percent remain undecided.
Although 54 percent of respondents believe the AfD qualifies as a right-wing extremist group, personal views on its supporters are more nuanced. The poll found that many Germans know someone, whether a friend or family member, who backs the party, yet only five percent of respondents described those individuals as extremists.
The survey also revealed concerns that targeting the AfD could be perceived as a political maneuver to suppress legitimate opposition. Currently serving as the official opposition in the Bundestag (federal legislature) and ranking as the second-largest party, the AfD’s removal would be undemocratic. Over half of those surveyed, 54 percent, said they believed that banning the party would not significantly change the political landscape, since another group with similar views would likely take its place.
Some political experts have warned of the risks such a move poses to Germany’s democratic stability. Professor Andreas Rödder of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz cautioned that banning the AfD “would eliminate all votes for the AfD and thus lead to [a left-wing] parliamentary majority,” calling the prospect a “sure path to civil war.”
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The mercury-based preservative thimerosal will be officially removed from all flu shots distributed in the U.S. by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The Department of Health and Human Services and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: United States, July 23, 2025
💬KEY QUOTE: “After more than two decades of delay, this action fulfills a long-overdue promise to protect our most vulnerable populations from unnecessary mercury exposure. Injecting any amount of mercury into children when safe, mercury-free alternatives exist defies common sense and public health responsibility. Today, we put safety first.” — Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
🎯IMPACT: Removing mercury-based additives from vaccines marks a major shift in U.S. vaccine policy and fulfills a bipartisan health promise made over 25 years ago.
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The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will officially remove the mercury-based preservative thimerosal from all flu shots distributed in the U.S. to build safer immunization practices. On Tuesday, Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. signed the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations to remove mercury-based preservative thimerosal from all influenza vaccines distributed in the United States.
“After more than two decades of delay, this action fulfills a long-overdue promise to protect our most vulnerable populations from unnecessary mercury exposure,” Secretary Kennedy said. “Injecting any amount of mercury into children when safe, mercury-free alternatives exist defies common sense and public health responsibility. Today, we put safety first.”
Secretary Kennedy’s newly appointed ACIP members broke with long-standing inaction by voting to remove mercury entirely from all influenza vaccines. Kennedy recently fired all members of the panel and replaced them.
Vaccine manufacturers have confirmed that they can replace multi-dose vials containing mercury. The Vaccines for Children (VFC) program and adult vaccine supplies will remain uninterrupted.
Efforts to remove mercury from all childhood vaccines began in 1999, when it was agreed that the potential risks from mercury warranted its removal as soon as possible. Kennedy’s action fulfills the 1999 pledge.
Years before he stepped into his current role, Kennedy wrote a book pushing for thimerosal’s removal from vaccines, citing concerns about its connection to developmental issues.
“With the U.S. now removing mercury from all vaccines, we urge global health authorities to follow this prudent example for the protection of children worldwide,” Secretary Kennedy said.
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Over six months after announcing they would establish their own select subcommittee to investigate allegations surrounding the involvement of federal agents prior to and during the January 6, 2021, House Republicans have finally filed a resolution to create the investigative panel.
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👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Congressman Barry Loudermilk (R-GA), House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), the House Judiciary Committee, Congressional Republicans, Congressional Democrats, and federal agents.
📍WHEN & WHERE: The select subcommittee was initially announced in January, with the authorizing resolution only being filed on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
💬KEY QUOTE: “House Republicans are proud of our work so far in exposing the false narratives peddled by the politically motivated January 6 Select Committee during the 117th Congress, but there is clearly more work to be done.” — Speaker Mike Johnson
🎯IMPACT: House committee chairmen have pledged to extend their jurisdictional authority to the select subcommittee, and Loudermilk will have full subpoena power.
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House Republicans are finally beginning the process of establishing their own select subcommittee to investigate the involvement of federal agents prior to and during the January 6, 2021, Capitol riots, and alleged malfeasance by the January 6 Committee established by Congressional Democrats. Congressman Barry Loudermilk (R-GA), who has championed the effort, is slated to lead the select subcommittee.
The Republican-led investigation into federal knowledge of and involvement with January 6 was announced by GOP House leadership over six months ago, but was sidelined due to internal disagreements over the scope of its authority. However, Loudermilk’s effort recently received a boost of momentum after President Donald J. Trump began pushing Republican lawmakers to prioritize an investigation.
“House Republicans are proud of our work so far in exposing the false narratives peddled by the politically motivated January 6 Select Committee during the 117th Congress, but there is clearly more work to be done,” House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) said in a statement. “The resolution introduced today will establish this Select Subcommittee so we can continue our efforts to uncover the full truth that is owed to the American people. House Republicans remain intent on delivering the answers that House Democrats skipped over.”
While the process to establish the committee is now underway, Republican House leaders have indicated that it will still be several months before Loudermilk can officially initiate the January 6 inquiry. A vote on the resolution establishing the select subcommittee—including its investigative authority and scope—is expected to be held in September when Congress returns from the August recess.
Initially, after being announced in January, the select subcommittee was delayed over the issue of whether Chairman Loudermilk would be restricted to just the Congressional jurisdiction of the Judiciary Committee. Speaker Johnson initially backed a narrow investigatory scope over Loudermilk’s objections. However, it appears the Speaker has relented, and other House committee chairmen have pledged to extend their jurisdictional authority to the select subcommittee, and Loudermilk will have full subpoena power.
“It is vital that we continue to uncover the facts and begin the task of making needed reforms to ensure this level of security failure may never happen again,” Loudermilk said in a statement, noting that his prior investigation—while more narrow in scope—”uncovered that what happened at the Capitol that day was the result of a series of intelligence, security, and leadership failures at multiple levels within numerous entities.”
❓WHAT HAPPENED: New York agreed to pay $225,000 in legal fees to Christian wedding photographer Emilee Carpenter and promised not to enforce laws that infringed on her First Amendment rights by trying to coerce her into shooting homosexual weddings.
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👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Emilee Carpenter, New York Attorney General Letitia James, U.S. District Judge Frank Geraci, and the Alliance Defending Freedom.
📍WHEN & WHERE: The legal battle concluded with a consent decree following a May ruling in a New York federal court.
💬KEY QUOTE: “New Yorkers can now enjoy the freedom to create and express themselves, a freedom that protects all Americans regardless of their views,” said Bryan Neihart of the Alliance Defending Freedom.
🎯IMPACT: The decision upholds First Amendment protections for creative professionals, potentially setting a significant precedent for similar cases.
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After a four-year legal battle, the State of New York has agreed to pay Christian wedding photographer Emilee Carpenter $225,000 in legal fees and to stop enforcing laws that violate her First Amendment rights. The settlement allows Carpenter to decline photographing homosexual weddings without fear of state penalties.
The agreement, detailed in a consent decree between New York Attorney General Letitia James and Carpenter’s legal team at the Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), follows a ruling in May by U.S. District Judge Frank Geraci, a Barack Obama appointee, who stated it was “beyond debate” that New York cannot use public accommodations laws to “compel speech.”
“New Yorkers can now enjoy the freedom to create and express themselves, a freedom that protects all Americans regardless of their views,” ADF senior counsel Bryan Neihart stated.
The case was returned to the lower court by the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against Colorado’s public accommodations law in the high-profile 303 Creative case, where graphic designer Lorie Smith won the right to refuse homosexual wedding clients. Colorado eventually agreed to pay Smith $1.5 million in legal expenses.
Judge Geraci issued a “narrow” preliminary injunction preventing New York from “peculiarly” targeting Carpenter. Under the consent decree, James’ office committed to refraining from applying New York’s public accommodations, discrimination, and publication laws in ways that would force Carpenter and her company to provide the same wedding and engagement photography services to homosexual couples as they do to heterosexual couples.
The agreement also affirms Carpenter’s right to “adopt their desired Beliefs and Practices policy,” to post and promote that policy publicly, and to ask potential clients “questions sufficient to determine” if they are requesting services for a homosexual wedding.
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