The Democrats' Hasan Piker Problem Is Getting Worse

Europe Votes Against Thought-Policing 'Chat Control', Brussels Passes It Anyway... On Thursday in Strasbourg, 314 Members of the European Parliament voted to reject the return of "Chat Control," the legal regime allowing tech companies to scan the private messages of roughly half a billion Europeans. Illustration via proton.me Only 276 voted to keep it. So naturally, the scanning regime won - thanks to a 'quirky' voting procedure in Brussels that allowed legislation to survive even though most MEPs who cast a vote opposed it. That should alarm anyone who still believes the word "parliament"...

Qatari LNG Tanker Hit By Iranian Missile In Hormuz Chokepoint A fully loaded Qatari LNG tanker was struck by a projectile near the Omani coast while exiting the Strait of Hormuz, raising fresh concerns that disruptions across the key energy maritime chokepoint could persist longer than traders had expected. Brent crude rose more than 1% to $72.76 a barrel as traders reassessed the war-risk premium in the Gulf area. The Al Rekayyat, owned by Qatar's state shipping company Nakilat, was struck early Tuesday about 8 nautical miles east of Limah, Oman,...

Betting On TACO? Oil Slides Despite Unraveling 'Diplomacy' In Iran; Trump Warns China & Russia Summary Diplomacy signals emerge: Pakistan is reportedly exploring renewed US-Iran talks, while Trump is set to meet Netanyahu next week amid the escalating conflict. War continues with 13th straight night of bombing: The US carried out a 13th straight night of strikes on Iran as Tehran launched fresh attacks on US-linked targets in Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, and Iraq. Oil eases: Crude prices fell by week's end despite continued fighting, as scant reports of possible diplomatic efforts outweighed ongoing regional attacks. Trump warns Russia, China: Trump cautioned China and Russia against supplying arms or targeting help to Iran. Political pressure grows at home: A new Fox News poll...