Elon Musk’s plan to host a chat with the leader of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party on his X social media platform has sparked outrage among European politicians, with concerns over preferential treatment and potential violations of laws regulating online content and electoral proceedings. Despite criticism from various leaders, including German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French President Emmanuel Macron, legal experts note that as long as the interview content is legal, it may not break any laws. The European Commission is set to discuss risks associated with the interview ahead of the German election, with potential measures to prevent damage for users and concerns over the interview being viewed as an illegal party donation due to Musk’s explicit goal of boosting the AfD through the platform.
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Terrorism advisory bulletin warns of “heightened threat environment” in U.S. after strikes on Iran
A National Terrorism Advisory System bulletin warns of a heightened threat environment in the U.S. following military strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, indicating potential low-level cyber attacks and the risk of violent extremism as the Israel-Iran conflict escalates. U.S. law enforcement is deploying additional resources in response to possible retaliatory attacks against Jewish institutions amid rising tensions. Need More Context? 🔎
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