California Governor Gavin Newsom suggested that X owner Elon Musk doesn't understand his state's new laws surrounding election-related content restrictions.The new legislation, the Defending Democracy from Deepfake Deception Act of 2024, was signed into law in mid-September.The bill's digest said the law prohibits any person or entity from distributing deceptive audio or visual media about a candidate for elected office within 60 days of the election if it intends to "injure the candidate’s reputation or to deceive a voter into voting for or against the candidate. "The law also requires any "large online platform" to block deceptive content before and after an election.These new rules could require censorship of memes or images containing AI-generated material about a candidate or the upcoming election.'We believe in truth and trust.'Newsom was asked about the law during a recent press conference and alluded to the idea that Musk didn't comprehend the legislation."I think Mr. Musk has missed the punchline," Newsom said in a clip uploaded to X. "Parody is still alive and well in California, but deepfakes and manipulations of elections ... that hurts democracy and the integrity of the system and trust."Governor Newsom went on, "We believe in truth and trust, and I think this law is sound and will be upheld in the courts," A reporter then asked if Newsom intends to "seek legal action" against Musk through the new law."The law asserts that many can seek injunction relief," Newsom replied, largely avoiding a direct answer. He added that he hasn't had a chance to review any specific lawsuits.Musk responded to the video of Newsom by simply stating, "amazing."Actor Randy Quaid also responded by insulting the California politician."My god he is stupid!" Quaid wrote.My god he is stupid!— Randy Quaid (@RandyRRQuaid) September 19, 2024 Newsom was likely referring to a lawsuit against the state from content creator Christopher Kohls, who goes by the name Mr. Reagan. Kohls posted an AI-manipulated parody video about the Kamala Harris campaign in July, which has been viewed over 77 million times.At the time, Newsom chimed in though X account, saying "You can no longer knowingly distribute an ad or other election communications that contain materially deceptive content -- including deepfakes."Kohls' lawsuit argues, however, that California is "flagrantly" using state power to "force private social media companies to censor private citizens’ speech by purging election-related AI-generated content."Under the California law, platforms are required to develop reporting procedures for California residents so that they can flag any content that "has not been blocked or labeled in compliance with the act."Ian Miles Cheong, who posted the video of Newsom's recent press conference, told Blaze News that the governor must think his constituents are inept if they are to accept such laws."The onus is still on [viewers] to check the facts and not believe everything they see on their screens. Newsom is not their nanny and should stop acting like he is," Cheong added.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

Imagine a world where a governor controls your every move, choice, right, and liberty. While this may sound like a plot from a George Orwell dystopian novel, it’s happening now under the guise of “public safety.”Recently, the Uniform Law Commission, a powerful organization responsible for several radical proposals over the past century, introduced a new model bill — the Public Health Emergency Authority Act. The commission proposed the legislation in response to what they called the “unpreparedness” of federal and local authorities during the COVID-19 pandemic. The ULC claims the model bill would improve states’ preparedness for public health emergencies by clarifying “the powers of a Governor to declare a public-health emergency and to issue orders in response to that emergency.”The biggest problem with the PHEAA is that it would grant governors unprecedented and unchecked powers without oversight from state legislatures.This model bill would give governors the power to declare public health emergencies within their states without any oversight from the state legislature. So what qualifies as a public health emergency? According to the model bill’s language, it could range from an infectious disease to a chemical spill that might cause “a significant risk of substantial harm” to the state’s population. Clear as mud, right? With such vague guidelines, how do we know if a governor’s emergency declaration is based on a genuine threat or simply an overreaction to the latest Netflix documentary?Even more concerning, the PHEAA would allow governors to declare and implement public health emergencies based on “the little information that is then available,” including the premise of an “unknown disease.”In other words, governors could use minimal information to enact unilateral measures such as business and school closures, surveillance, quarantine, testing, suspension of statutes, or other rules and gain access to electronic security systems through work, school, general notifications, and more.Once a public health emergency is declared, the PHEAA allows governors to renew the emergency declaration as often as they see fit. The bill explicitly states, “There is no limit on the number of times the Governor may renew an initial or previously renewed declaration of a public-health emergency that has not expired.” So if you’re hoping for a break from a “temporary” dictatorship, don’t count on it.The biggest problem with the PHEAA is that it would grant governors unprecedented and unchecked powers without oversight from state legislatures. Additionally, the bill would let governors seize resources and property, restrict individuals’ movement, and cull animal populations, among other plainly authoritarian measures.You may recall the “Sister Revolutions” that took place in America and France during the late 18th century. While the American Revolution was founded on a virtuous desire to secure religious freedom and sovereignty from an unaccountable monarchy, the French Revolution aimed to abolish all past truths in the name of “science” and “reason.”Unlike its American counterpart, the French Revolution eventually devolved into mass violence, hysteria, corruption, and intrigue under the Committee for Public Safety. Empowering governors to become temporary tyrants may provide some Americans with a sense of security, but it tramples upon the God-given rights that all Americans are entitled to under the Constitution.If we surrender our fundamental liberties so easily, what else will we sacrifice to the radical leaders of our time? Ironically, Benjamin Franklin foresaw this, warning, “They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.”The PHEAA may offer a fleeting sense of security, but is it worth sacrificing our essential liberties? Not a chance.

One of the left's biggest weapons against Trump is its weaponization and manipulation of the events of January 6 — which too many Americans have bought into. However, as more evidence comes out, it appears that the left knew exactly what its plans were regarding this day from the very beginning. And Blaze Media’s investigative journalist Steve Baker has just received testimony from a high ranking government official that proves it. “He decided to go on the record with us and reveal to the Blaze that he was on the teleconference call,” Baker explains. “Four-star and three-star generals were on the teleconference call with the National Guard at the same time discussing the deployment of the Guard after the Capitol Police chief’s son was desperately trying to get them to come down and assist.” “And they were ready,” Glenn Beck comments. “They were completely ready, and this is what the Guard commanders were trying to convey. But the Pentagon pukes, the guys who answered directly to Milley, were saying, ‘We’re not so sure about the optics of this,’” Baker explains. “We just assumed it was Pelosi. No, it was passed along from these generals at the source, at the Pentagon, on this teleconference call, which assistant secretary Casey Wardynski was on that call, and he laid it all out to us,” he continues. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump was asking for the National Guard to be there in order to make sure the situation was safe. “His campaign has to get on this,” Baker says. Want more from Glenn Beck?To enjoy more of Glenn’s masterful storytelling, thought-provoking analysis, and uncanny ability to make sense of the chaos, subscribe to BlazeTV — the largest multi-platform network of voices who love America, defend the Constitution, and live the American dream.

Statistics released on Monday by the Pennsylvania Department of State showed that a Democratic stronghold had flipped to the Republican column after 52 years. After a concerted effort by Republicans to contact voters and persuade them to register, local officials said 87,415 people in Luzerne County had registered as Republicans while 87,332 had registered as Democrats. 'Our message has been received by the good people of Luzerne County.' Republicans have topped Democrats by only 83 voter registrations. While the gap between Republicans and Democrats is very narrow, the GOP had been able to erase the massive advantage Democrats had garnered by 2011 of 47,669 registrations. “I’m excited and relieved that our message has been received by the good people of Luzerne County,” said Luzerne County Republican Party Chairman Gene Ziemba. Democrats say young voters support their policies but are registering as independent in order to reject party labels. The last time Luzerne County had more Republican registrations than Democratic registrations was in 1972, when Richard Nixon won a landslide victory against George McGovern. By 1976, the numbers had flipped after the Watergate scandal that ended with Nixon resigning. In that election, Luzerne had 101k Democratic registrations and only 64k Republican registrations. Luzerne made headlines recently when officials decided to take down four drop boxes for mail-in ballots over concerns about election integrity and financial liability. Democrats will have until Oct. 21 to try to make up the difference in registrations ahead of the general election to be held on November 5. Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

Modern life, as Blur would say, is rubbish. It’s too complicated, there’s too much going on, it’s all too busy and fast and simplicity is impossible to find. That’s why the call of the desert island is so strong, being dropped on beautiful sands with no worries other than shelter, food, and water, seems increasingly seductive. Thankfully there are games like Project Castaway to let us know that it’s not all flowers and roses, especially when you’re losing your grip on what remains of your sanity. Continue reading New survival sim Project Castaway unleashes your inner Tom Hanks MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best survival games, Best RPGs, Best open-world games

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