Barr and 'Five Eyes' pledge unity on 'emerging threats' — but questions on Huawei and ISIS remain

The so-called "Five Eyes" nations agreed on a lot coming out of their security summit in London this week, but didn't end up with concrete plans for two major challenges: the security threat posed by Chinese tech firm Huawei, and the stalemate over how to deal with thousands of foreign-born Islamic State fighters held in Syria.

The five English-speaking member nations that comprise the intelligence-sharing alliance agreed on “emerging threats” including child exploitation, web encryption, extremist recruitment online, and terrorism. They agreed the exploitation of children online must be addressed more effectively, that violent extremists must not be allowed to exploit the internet, that tech firm encryption designed to keep law enforcement out could threaten public safety, and that they must remain vigilant against ISIS.

And the countries committed to combating foreign election interference, ensuring drones aren’t misused, improving information sharing, and cooperating on cyber threats.

“The Five Eyes partnership is vital. Throughout this week, we have had substantive, frank, and positive discussions surrounding our shared duty to protect public safety,” said Attorney General William Barr, who represented the United States in the summit with officials from the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand.

But comprehensive solutions for dealing with ISIS and Huawei appeared elusive.

The alliance pledged to deal with ISIS detainees, noting the collapse of the caliphate and recognizing that “some of its members continue to pose a threat both in the region and more widely, whilst others are detained and best efforts must be made to bring them to justice.” There were some specifics: capacity building through the United Nations and the Counter Terrorism Forum; information sharing through Interpol and other databases to assist with terrorist identification; and the promotion of Battlefield Evidence best practices for investigations and cases.

But these efforts did not specifically address what to do with the thousands of foreign born ISIS fighters held in Iraq and Syria. Earlier this year, President Trump tweeted that the U.S. was asking countries like the U.K. to “to take back over 800 ISIS fighters that we captured in Syria and put them on trial.”

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/barr-and-five-eyes-pledge-unity-on-emerging-threats-but-questions-on-huawei-and-isis-remain

Just think… prior to 2017 most anons had to idea what The Five Eyes was… Thanks for giving us a heads up Q!

GOP power play clears path to approve asylum crackdown in Senate committee

The Senate Judiciary Committee exploded in acrimony Thursday ahead of a major vote on a GOP bill to try to solve the border crisis, with Democrats accusing Republicans of defying the rules to force the vote.

Chairman Lindsey Graham kicked off the meeting by chiding Democrats for refusing to step up with solutions. He then immediately forced a showdown to set a firm time for holding a vote, short-circuiting Democrats’ chances to use parliamentary tactics to try to stop a vote.

He was compelled to act after Democrats used a boycott last week to halt action on the bill.

Democrats proclaimed outrage over the moves.

“Why even have rules if they can be broken whenever it’s expedient to do so?” said Sen. Dianne Feinstein, the ranking Democrat on the committee.

Mr. Graham wasn’t phased, saying he wouldn’t allow Democratic tricks to derail his effort to find a solution to the border crisis.

https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/aug/1/gop-power-play-clears-path-approve-asylum-crackdow/

>“Why even have rules if they can be broken whenever it’s expedient to do so?” said Sen. Dianne Feinstein, the ranking Democrat on the committee.

again with the projection….nice try DiFi

>>7292826

Are you even trying to fact check your posts? Or are you shilling for profit?

https://www.congress.gov/treaty-document/106th-congress/4?s=1&r=35

The US does have an extradition treaty with Paraguay…

>>7292897

your dicks out…

Eric Holder to 2020 Democrats: 'Be wary of attacking the Obama record'

Former Attorney General Eric Holder cautioned the 2020 Democratic primary field from attacking the record of the Obama administration on Wednesday following a raucous debate where former Vice President Joe Biden was questioned on his record by several candidates.

In a tweet sent shortly after the debate ended, Holder addressed his "fellow Democrats:" "Be wary of attacking the Obama record. Build on it. Expand it. But there is little to be gained - for you or the party - by attacking a very successful and still popular Democratic President."

https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/455734-eric-holder-to-2020-democrats-be-wary-of-attacking-the-obama-record

Sean Hannity: William Barr '15 steps further than anybody knew' in Russia investigation review

Fox News host Sean Hannity said his sources are telling him Attorney General William Barr has been far more active in his so-called "investigation of the investigators" than publicly known.

In the spring, Barr initiated a review of the origins of the Russia investigation and conduct of the Justice Department, FBI, and intelligence community, and he tasked U.S. Attorney John Durham to lead that effort.

Hannity touted the "big news" during his evening show Wednesday.

"As I talk to my sources, what they are telling me tonight is that the attorney general has taken all of it seriously, since he’s taken this job 15 steps further along than anybody knew," Hannity said, adding that this was the case for "FISA in particular."

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/sean-hannity-william-barr-15-steps-further-than-anybody-knew-in-russia-investigation-review

>15 steps further along than anybody knew