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A bipartisan group of senators introduced legislation that would end involuntary facial recognition screening that the federal government collects at airports across the United States.

The proposed Travelers' Privacy Protection Act (TPPA), introduced by Senators John Kennedy and Jeff Merkley, seeks to revoke the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) authorization to use facial recognition technology, with the senators highlighting that most Americans are unaware of their right to opt out of this screening.

The bill would not only halt the expansion of the TSA's current facial recognition program but would also mandate congressional approval for any future use of such technology and require the disposal of collected facial biometrics. The legislation has gained support from Senators Roger Marshall, Elizabeth Warren, Edward Markey, and Bernie Sanders.

🔴Senator Kennedy (R-LA) said, "Every day, TSA scans thousands of Americans' faces without their permission and without making it clear that travelers can opt out of the invasive screening. The Traveler Privacy Protection Act would protect every American from Big Brother's intrusion by ending the facial recognition program."

🔵Senator Merkley (D-OR) warned of the dangers of such programs, stating, "The TSA program is a precursor to a full-blown national surveillance state. Nothing could be more damaging to our national values of privacy and freedom. No government should be trusted with this power."

This comes after the TSA rolled out a pilot facial recognition program at 16 airports, which it claimed to be voluntary. However, some groups have raised concerns about data collection and privacy that can still be obtained by those who opt out.

According to the TSA, "Facial recognition technology is solely used to automate the current manual ID checking process and is not used for surveillance or any law enforcement purpose."
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The Biden campaign is warning American voters about the "dangers" of electing former President Donald Trump amid new polls showing Trump beating President Biden in key swing states.

In a memo titled "Trump's America in 2025: More Guns, More Shootings, More Deaths," the campaign outlined how Trump's past stances and comments suggest his administration would increase firearms in schools and advocate for a national concealed carry law.

🔵Biden campaign spokesman Seth Schuster said, "A Donald Trump presidency will mean more guns in schools and more guns in the hands of criminals, all because he thinks being pro-gun makes him look tough. But his refusal to stand up to the gun lobby to protect our kids makes him weak and a coward. We simply cannot allow his extreme agenda in the White House that will cost more American lives." The campaign adds, "It’s simple: The safety of our children is on the ballot next November."

President Biden, known for advocating for gun control, has taken executive actions against gun ownership, contrasting with what the campaign views as "Trump's inaction."

🔴Another view:
Former President Donald Trump has vowed to cut back on gun control in America, criticizing Democrats for "politicizing" the issue. He previously said, "It is a scandal and a tragedy that year after year, Democrats in Washington continue to hold commonsense school safety measures hostage to their radical gun control agenda, which, in virtually all cases, would do nothing to prevent attacks by demented and disturbed individuals. This is not a gun problem, This is a mental health problem, this is a social problem, this is a cultural problem, this is a spiritual problem."

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In the latest Harvard CAPS-Harris poll, independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has emerged as the frontrunner in terms of favorability among 2024 presidential candidates.

The poll indicates that Kennedy enjoys a 52% favorable opinion among respondents, with only 27% expressing an unfavorable view, resulting in the highest net favorability rating of 25 points in the survey.

In a three-way election between President Biden, Former President Donald Trump, and Kennedy, The poll results were the following:
Trump: 41%
Biden: 34%
Kennedy: 17%
Undecided: 8%

Mark Penn, co-director of the Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll, said, "Robert Kennedy has positioned himself to appeal to members of both parties though it is unclear how much of his ratings are from in-depth knowledge of Kennedy vs. his popular family name."

Other potential candidates trail behind Kennedy in favorability. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis received a favorable opinion from 44% of respondents but a net favorability rating of only 6 points. Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy also garnered favorable responses, with net favorability ratings of 14 and 8 points, respectively.

This comes shortly after Kennedy withdrew his candidacy from a Democrat to an independent.

More on the poll:
The Harvard CAPS-Harris survey was conducted on November 15-16 with 2,851 registered voters from various demographics.

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The Texas Senate has pushed through two bills aimed at expanding the state's role in immigration enforcement. One bill criminalizes unauthorized border crossings from Mexico into Texas, and the other allocates over $1.5 billion for border security.

The proposal to criminalize border crossings has sparked controversy due to concerns that immigration enforcement is constitutionally a federal responsibility.

In a statement, Governor Greg Abbott said "Texas continues to step up in response to Biden‘s border crisis. Tonight the Texas Senate passed a bill to criminalize illegal entry and authorized Texas to remove illegal immigrants apprehended, crossing our southern border."

State Sen. Charles Perry said, "Our shared priority has always been securing our southern border and developing a better process to address illegal immigrants that enter the State of Texas. The identical bills filed today chart a new path forward for our state. Whether it’s constitutional or unconstitutional, that’s yet to be determined. But that will get the federal government's attention quicker than any action that we can create."

Another view:
State Sen. César Blanco, a critic of the bills, expressed worries about their impact, especially on minority communities in Texas. "How many kids and adults are we going to risk wrongfully being deported or wrongfully being detained? That's what our families, that's what our communities along the border and across Texas, that's what they're worried about," Blanco stated on the Senate floor.

The bills are now on their way to the Texas House.