Pentagon revokes former Air Force secretary's access to classified intel, citing Air Force One leak

Parnell identified the leaker of classified Air Force One information as former Biden administration Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall, though details on what the leak the spokesman is referring to was not immediately clear.

Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell announced Friday that the War Department has revoked a former Air Force secretary's eligibility for access to classified information after he allegedly shared some with a media outlet.

Parnell identified the leaker of classified Air Force One information as former Biden administration Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall, though details on what the leak the spokesman is referring to was not immediately clear.

"Effective immediately, the Department of War has REVOKED former Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall’s eligibility for access to classified information and his ability to hold any sensitive position," Parnell posted on X.

"This action follows his unauthorized disclosure of classified information regarding Air Force One’s capabilities to a media outlet," he continued. "Safeguarding classified information is a non-negotiable duty. Those who violate that trust forfeit the privilege of access and any role requiring it."

The move comes as the War Department looks to cut down on leaks to the media by reducing press access to certain areas. War Secretary Pete Hegseth also placed a set of restrictions on reporters at the Pentagon last October, including the ability to revoke passes of reporters it designates as security risks.

The New York Times has sued the Pentagon twice over the restrictions, alleging they violate the First Amendment right to free speech.

The Pentagon additionally changed protocols for its media briefing room in March that relocated reporters to workspace outside the Pentagon.

https://justthenews.com/government/security/pentagon-revokes-former-air-force-secretarys-access-classified-intel-over-air

New Mexico court orders Facebook's parent company Meta to pay $567 million for harms to young people

In March, a jury ordered Meta to pay $375 million in civil penalties, which is now on top of the $567 million payment, after determining that the company knowingly harmed children's mental health and concealed what it knew about child sexual exploitation on its platforms.

A New Mexico court ruled on Thursday that Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, must pay $567 million to address alleged harms to young people.

Judge Bryan Biedscheid said in a ruling late Thursday that $420 million of that payment will be used for treatment services for young people, PBS reported.

In March, a jury ordered Meta to pay $375 million in civil penalties, which is now on top of the $567 million payment, after determining that the company knowingly harmed children's mental health and concealed what it knew about child sexual exploitation on its platforms.

In the second phase of the case, prosecutors asked the judge to require Meta to implement changes to its platforms to minimize allegedly addictive features, improve age verification and prevent child sexual exploitation through default privacy settings and have closer oversight.

"Today's decision is a victory for every parent who has worried about what social media is doing to their child and every child who deserves to grow up safer online," New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez said in a statement.

https://justthenews.com/accountability/media/new-mexico-court-orders-facebooks-parent-company-meta-pay-567-million-harms

Vance defends fat joke toward Fox News contributor

Thiessen has been a vocal critic of Vance, largely over their differing opinions on the Iran war.

Vice President JD Vance this week defended his online spat with conservative commentator Marc Thiessen, in which he appeared to make a fat joke at the pundit.

"I think he’s been a little bit unfair to me over the last couple of weeks, and so I decided to hit back with a little bit of spice," Vance told radio host Hugh Hewitt. "I don’t think that there’s anything wrong with being a little spicy from time to time. And you know, maybe in two years, Hugh, I’ll look back and say I wish I hadn’t said that. But right now, I feel pretty good about that one."

Thiessen has been a vocal critic of Vance, largely over their differing opinions on the Iran war. The exchange saw TPUSA official Andrew Kolvet relay accounts of the frustrations of college students over the cost of food, including with a reference to a $20 burrito.

"Cry me a river. The burritos in the college cafeteria are included in your meal plan," Thiessen responded.

Vance then chimed in, saying "I'm surprised to hear Mark say this. If you've ever met him in person, it's quite obvious the man has never missed a burrito."

https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/vance-defends-fat-joke-toward-fox-news-contributor

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Hate when that happens.

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