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CBS News
a day ago
- Politics
- CBS News
LGBTQ+ advocates in Massachusetts worried crisis hotline could be shut down by Trump administration
National crisis hotline for LGBTQ+ youth could be shut down by Trump administration National crisis hotline for LGBTQ+ youth could be shut down by Trump administration National crisis hotline for LGBTQ+ youth could be shut down by Trump administration LGBTQ+ advocates in Massachusetts are concerned that the Trump administration could be discontinuing LGBTQ-specific support for youth on the national 988 suicide hotline. "Suicide prevention is about people, it's not about politics," said Mark Henson, Interim Vice President of Advocacy and Government Affairs for The Trevor Project. The organization is a national suicide prevention organization for LGBTQ+ youth. Moulton: People are going to die Rep. Seth Moulton sponsored the creation of the 988 hotline that includes help for veterans as well as LGBTQ+ youth. He voiced his displeasure on social media saying in part, "That's wrong. It's hateful. People are going to die because of this cut." The Trevor Project piloted and operated the LGBTQ+ section of 988, but now they may lose that federal funding. "We are very concerned that should this federal funding go away. We're still going to provide our services, but the demand can significantly increase," explained Henson. The Trevor Project studies show that 39% of LGBTQ+ young people in Massachusetts considered suicide in the past year, and 11% admitted to attempting suicide. "Nationally, 84% of LGBTQ+ youth said they wanted to access mental health care, but only half of them were able to, and the number one reason why they weren't able to was fear," said Henson. More than 1 million called crisis hotline Since its inception three years ago, Henson said 1.3 million LGBTQ+ children have called the number. "We've been trying to prepare young adults that the future is not going to be friendly, the near future," said Kristen Becker, founder of the program Summer of Sass. WBZ-TV first introduced you to Becker in 2023. Summer of Sass is a program that brings LGBTQ+ kids to Provincetown for the summer to escape situations of unacceptance in other states. "If we can't get behind suicide prevention, it's really mind blowing to me," said Becker. They are now bringing in a counselor who is available on WhatsApp if kids are in crisis. "It's just a real sad day for everyone who cares about mental health at all," said Becker.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
This Former Marine's Response To Donald Trump's Military Parade Is Going Viral
Ahead of Donald Trump's parade this past weekend, which was meant to celebrate the military's 250th anniversary (as well as, perhaps, his birthday), talk show host Bill Maher asked former Marine Corps officer and US Representative Seth Moulton for his thoughts on the spectacle. In a now-viral clip from HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher, Maher asks Rep. Moulton, "As a veteran, what is your reaction to Trump's plans for a military parade?" HBO / Twitter: @RpsAgainstTrump His response had the studio audience bursting into laughter and applause. Related: Well, Well, Well, For The Second Time In 2 Weeks, People Are Letting JD Vance Know EXACTLY How They Feel About Him In Public "He's a draft dodger," Moulton said. "It's his first military thing he really gets to do." Moulton isn't the first to refer to Trump as a "draft dodger." Democratic Senator and Purple Heart recipient Tammy Duckworth previously referred to the 79-year-old as "Cadet Bone Spurs" as she spoke on Trump's previous politicization of the military. These critiques stem from a young Trump receiving not one, not two, not even three or four, but five military draft deferments during the Vietnam War. One of these deferments, according to the New York Times, was due to heel spurs, which left him unfit for active duty. This diagnosis reportedly came from a friend of his fathers. Related: "Let Them Eat Teslas": People At The "No Kings" Protests This Weekend Brought Signs That Were So Clever I'm Still Laughing About Them Continuing his point, Moulton delivered another jab: "Obviously, he likes Putin, he worships Kim Jong Un, he wants to be like that. He wants to be a dictator like those guys, and they have big military parades." Further, the representative considered the single-day parade's hefty price tag, which officials estimate to land somewhere between $25 and $40 million. "That could help a lot of vets," he said with a shrug as CNN anchor Jake Tapper chimed in with suggestions about how the money could have been diverted to Veterans Affairs offices to help vets directly. In response to the segment, some were quick to insist, "One veteran's words don't reflect the views of all veterans." Others, however, applauded Moulton's words. "Hell yes!" one person wrote. "Call it what it is — a coward who dodged service now wants to cosplay as a strongman? Disgraceful and dangerous." But what are your thoughts? Let us know in the comments. Also in In the News: This Conservative Said He Wears A Fake ICE Uniform For A Really, Really, Really Gross Reason Also in In the News: "Honestly Speechless At How Evil This Is": 26 Brutal, Brutal, Brutal Political Tweets Of The Week Also in In the News: This Dem Lawmaker Is Going Viral For His Extremely Shady Question To Secretary Kristi Noem
Fox News
11-06-2025
- Business
- Fox News
US warfighters are losing a massive force multiplier advantage as China advances in space
U.S. dominance in space has long served as a massive force multiplier for the American warfighter. Today, that dominance is increasingly powered by commercial space companies delivering advanced technologies—from daily Earth observation images to satellite-based internet and global telecom networks. These capabilities help our troops navigate, detect, and act faster than adversaries. But as global tensions escalate, American leadership is at risk—from both foreign adversaries and shortsighted decisions at home. During a May 14th hearing, Rep. Seth Moulton warned that the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) had reportedly slashed funding for commercial satellite imagery in the next fiscal budget. These proposed cuts aren't just a threat to the warfighter and our national security—they also jeopardize the viability of the U.S. commercial space sector. From battlefield targeting to situational awareness, today's missions increasingly rely on persistent commercial satellite coverage. Weakening that capability leads to slower decisions, reduced effectiveness, and greater risk for U.S. and allied forces. These cuts threaten to undermine our intelligence capabilities and weaken our edge in the global space race. China is wasting no time. Chang Guang Satellite Technology Co. (CGST), a Chinese government-funded commercial imaging company, operates over 100 satellites and an advanced communication architecture, and is positioning itself to disrupt markets, shape global norms, and collect intelligence at scale. This represents a significant advancement in China's satellite imaging and communication capabilities, and according to Western intelligence officials, Chinese commercial satellites have been used by Russia to image critical Ukrainian infrastructure, including nuclear power plants, in preparation for missile strikes. This is part of a troubling trend: authoritarian regimes are weaponizing commercial space faster than we are defending against it. Ironically, our allies and partners often adopt these American-made technologies faster than our own government. Allied defense agencies are incorporating U.S. commercial imagery and analytics more effectively than the very agencies that helped develop them. The RAND Corporation recently cited Ukraine's use of U.S. commercial space technology as an asymmetric advantage over Russia. Their report concluded: "U.S. policymakers should continue developing robust contract arrangements with commercial space providers." Yet less than 1% of combined Department of Defense and Intelligence Community budgets are spent on commercial space. Even senior intelligence officials recognize the problem. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard recently noted that government agencies often reinvent tools the private sector has already developed more efficiently. Although commercial satellites generate terabytes of data daily, the government uses only a fraction. Decision-makers at NRO and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) still prioritize bespoke, classified satellites that take years to build and cost exponentially more than comparable commercial alternatives available now. They also create large, vulnerable targets for adversaries, while dual-use capabilities are far more practically and perceptively resilient. After the Cold War, America took its space dominance for granted and came to rely on Russian rockets to transport American astronauts. We can't afford to make the same mistake with commercial satellite technology. While bipartisan support for commercial space innovation exists, it must now be matched with decisive and sustained investment. Instead of cutting vital initiatives, successful programs like the Electro-Optical Commercial Layer (EOCL) must be safeguarded and expanded. Procurement processes must be modernized across defense and intelligence agencies to keep up with fast-moving private-sector technologies. That means sending a clear, consistent demand signal—not the instability of continuing resolutions or last-minute reversals. Cutting support for commercial space assets also contradicts President Trump's national security priorities. The president has accurately recognized space as "the next war-fighting domain." His administration has supported private-sector innovation and issued executive orders favoring commercial-first procurement. But rhetoric isn't enough—we need structural reform. Congress often funds commercial programs only for agencies to "reinterpret" the intent and redirect resources toward building bespoke government systems. This raises a critical question: does it make sense to house commercial funding inside agencies that are institutionally incentivized to build their own satellites? Congress should consider placing these funds in neutral entities that can acquire and deliver commercial capabilities across government. Agencies can focus on the exquisite systems only they can build, while commercial providers offer scalable, persistent solutions that adapt quickly to battlefield needs. In his second term, President Trump has a historic opportunity to usher in another era of American space dominance—while giving the warfighter the tools and information they need. But this future hinges on a thriving commercial space sector supported by smart, forward-thinking policy. Leaders in Washington must decide: will they let outdated thinking keep the world's best space technology off the battlefield—and allow China to seize the upper hand? Or will this White House break free from business-as-usual, invest in American commercial space capabilities, and secure our leadership in the most critical domain of the 21st century? The answer should be obvious—and it is imperative.
Fox News
31-05-2025
- General
- Fox News
Democratic rep calls on party to tolerate dissenting ideas on controversial issues
Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., urged the Democratic Party to be more tolerant of dissenting opinions on controversial issues — such as transgender athletes competing in women's sports — during a conversation with Bill Maher on "Real Time" on Friday. Moulton argued that one of the Democratic Party's biggest problems is its intolerance of internal dissent, which has led to Republicans winning over the public on hot-button issues. The Massachusetts representative faced calls for his resignation last November after he challenged the left's stance on transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports during an interview with The New York Times. "Democrats spend way too much time trying not to offend anyone rather than being brutally honest about the challenges many Americans face," he said at the time. "I have two little girls. I don't want them getting run over on a playing field by a male or formerly male athlete, but as a Democrat I'm supposed to be afraid to say that." Maher brought this up during his conversation with Moulton and praised him for speaking out, claiming that Democrats need to stop taking the unpopular side of "80/20" issues. The late-night host also mentioned that Moulton's campaign manager quit over his statement on transgender athletes and that people like his former campaign manager "are the problem." "The point is, we can't have disagreements in the party," Moulton claimed. "That was actually the latter half of my juicy quote to the New York Times. I just said, 'I don't want my daughter getting run over,' but as a Democrat, I'm not allowed to say that." He continued, saying, "That's the problem: we can't even discuss these issues. We can't even have a reasonable policy on trans people in sports because we're not allowed to talk about it, and Republicans just run away with the issue, and they're very extreme." Maher told Moulton that while he appreciates him taking that stance, "it's got to go further than that." "You have to be able to talk about it, and also, that guy's wrong and you're right! How about that? You're right about this," he asserted. Later on in the conversation, the Democratic representative called out his party for slamming Republicans as "weird," while simultaneously requiring members to have their pronouns listed in their email signatures. "Look, if you want to be trans, go for it. It's a free country, and you can put your pronouns out there, but don't put that on me," Moulton explained. He reiterated that Democrats need to stop taking the "20" side of "80/20" issues and expect to win over the majority of the country. "We got to actually be real with the American people — just be honest — and it's okay if you disagree, I'm fine with that," Moulton stated. "But I get to speak as a dad, that's legitimate."
Daily Mail
31-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Ivy League grad Bill Maher delivers unsettling truth bomb about Trump's war on Harvard
Bill Maher said he supports President Donald Trump's campaign to punish Harvard University during the latest episode of his HBO show. The Trump administration has decided to withhold billions of dollars in grants and contracts after Harvard's leadership refused to submit to a lengthy list of demands from the federal government. 'Trump has declared full-scale war on Harvard, and like so many things he does, there's a kernel of a good idea there,' he said. 'I've been sh****ng on Harvard long before he was.' It's a curious point of agreement considering Maher is a graduate of Cornell University, a rival Ivy League school. CNN host Jake Tapper was a guest on Friday's show and pointed this out to Maher. 'You went to Cornell,' Tapper said. 'That's not why,' Maher said, laughing. 'No, it's because Harvard is an a*****e factory in a lot of ways that produces smirking f**k faces.' In a rather awkward moment, it was then revealed that Maher's other guest, Democratic Congressman Seth Moulton of Massachusetts, is an alumnus of Harvard. 'He has three degrees from Harvard,' Tapper said. 'He's a f**k face times three.' Maher's glee at Trump taking Harvard down a peg is another instance of the liberal comedian cozying up to the man he once likened to an orangutan. Last month, he had dinner with Trump at the White House alongside UFC owner Dana White and Kid Rock, who organized the meeting. Maher confirmed that Trump was a 'different' person than he'd seen in the public eye over the last decade and even the night before, when the president publicly wondered if the meeting was even a good idea. 'The guy I met is not the person who, the night before, s***-tweeted a bunch of nasty crap about how he thought this dinner was a bad idea, and what a deranged a**hole I was.' Trump's war on Harvard has recently expanded to potentially revoking its tax-exempt status and limiting how many foreign-born students it admits. The Trump administration attempted to block all international students from obtaining visas to study at Harvard, an action that was blocked by a federal judge on Thursday. Trump said this week that the school should cut its population of foreign students - a fifth of whom are Chinese - from nearly 30 percent to 15 percent. This feeds into the White House's growing fear about Harvard's opaque links to the Chinese Communist Party. For instance, officials from the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (XPCC) have attended public health training sessions run by Harvard's China Health Partnership since 2020. That same year, the US government slapped the XPCC with sanctions for its role in alleged human rights abuses against Uyghurs and other Muslim ethnic groups in Xinjiang. Another one of Trump's main accusations against Harvard is that university leaders have fostered a breeding ground for antisemitism, making Jewish students feel uncomfortable and unsafe. A large encampment of pro-Palestine students protesting the Israel-Hamas war formed on Harvard Yard during the 2024 spring semester and lasted for three weeks. The students wanted the university to divest from the Israeli government and Israeli businesses, but the administration did not acquiesce. Even before the encampment in April and May of 2024, there were widespread protests at Harvard immediately following the Hamas' attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. One such protest descended into a confrontation where pro-Palestine demonstrators surrounded a Harvard MBA student and repeatedly shouted 'shame' at him. Claudine Gay, Harvard's president during much of this turmoil, resigned in January 2025 after she refused to condemn students calling for the genocide of Jews when pressed by members of Congress. Gay presided over billions of dollars in lost potential donations from wealthy Jewish families appalled by what took place on campus. That's now on top of the approximately $3.2 billion in grants and contracts Harvard has lost out on from the federal government since Trump took office. Harvard sued the Trump administration for the federal funding freeze and denies accusations of alleged bias against Jewish students. Lawyers for Harvard also argue that the attempted revocation of foreign student visas violates its free speech and due process rights under the US Constitution as well as the Administrative Procedure Act, a law that constrains what federal agencies are allowed to do. Harvard says the Trump administration is retaliating against it because it refused to obey the government's demands to control the school's governance, curriculum and the 'ideology' of its faculty and students. The federal government sent a letter to Harvard President Alan Garber on April 11 claiming that the school has 'failed to live up to both the intellectual and civil rights conditions that justify federal investment.' The letter demanded university leaders adopt merit-based admissions policies, stop admitting students who are 'hostile to American values', enforce viewpoint diversity in all academic departments, and immediately end all DEI programs. Officials explained that they wanted what amounted to progress reports on these goals sent to them so they could ensure that their orders were being followed.
