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3 days ago
- Politics
- Fox News
EXCLUSIVE: Nancy Mace dismisses 'burner' account allegations as 'bitter exes' tale
EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., is firing back at accusations she directed staffers to create so-called "burner" accounts to boost her image online, telling Fox News Digital the claims are from "bitter exes" and lack any real proof. "When a story relies on 'anonymous former staffers,' it's journalist-speak for 'We didn't have anything real, so we called the bitter exes,'" Mace said, responding to a recent article published by Wired magazine. The article cited former aides and consultants, including a deposition from political consultant Wesley Donehue, to allege Mace used burner accounts and even automated bots to amplify her political messaging. But Mace, who chairs the House Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation, isn't buying it. "Unlike some folks, I don't need a burner phone to tell the truth," she said. "I say what I mean, I mean what I say, and I post it from my real account, with my name on it. Accountability starts there." At a time when anonymous sources dominate headlines, Mace is leaning into her reputation for saying the quiet part out loud. "I'll keep telling the uncomfortable truth," she added. "And if it makes you squirm, good. That means you're finally paying attention." Mace has built her brand on fighting for survivors of sexual assault, including her own, and advocating for policies that protect women and parental rights. She has taken public stands on legislation to preserve Title IX protections for biological women and expand access to resources for survivors of violence. Earlier this month, she called out a transgender activist accused of threatening to "assassinate" her, saying, "You don't have to agree with me, but threatening a mother and congresswoman with violence isn't protest, it's criminal." In the interview, Mace pointed to her real-world experience in tech, a rarity in Congress, as a major asset in crafting meaningful policy. "Well, for starters, I actually understand the intricacies of technology, which already puts me ahead of most of Washington," Mace said, referring to her background as a self-taught computer coder. "We're writing policy focused on protecting your data, cracking down on cyber threats, and pushing back against Big Tech censorship." Her hands-on experience, she said, helps her spot both software flaws and political spin. "It turns out writing code teaches you to spot bugs in software and in political BS," Mace said. When asked how she keeps her office's online work grounded in conservative principles like accountability and leadership, Mace didn't miss a beat. "I lead with facts, I speak for the people who sent me here and I don't hide behind consultants or filtered statements," she said. "Being accountable means saying the hard stuff, standing your ground and not running from a fight, even if it makes the media clutch their pearls." As for the viral video online showing what appeared to be a stack of burner phones, Mace had a laugh at the spectacle. "About as many burner phones as Wired has credible sources for 'burner-gate,'" she quipped. She even poked fun at claims on social media with a tongue-in-cheek AI-generated image of herself holding two Bernese Mountain dogs outside the Capitol, captioned it, "It's true. I have multiple berners!" Mace made it clear she sees this controversy as more smoke than fire, one she believes won't distract her from the work of legislating and representing her district. Mace is the first woman to graduate from South Carolina's Citadel and the first woman elected to represent Charleston in Congress.
Time of India
22-04-2025
- Time of India
4chan down days after hackers breach internal systems: Here's what happened to the notorious internet messageboard
The notorious internet messageboard 4chan remains unavailable nearly a week after a hack. News agency Reuters reported last week that the breach revealed the company's internal system. Posts circulating on social media then said that a hacker has got into the system, identifying details of the site's moderators to the public. The hack, as per the report (via Wired Magazine), came into light when a defunct section of the site sprang back to life with the words "U GOT HACKED". Reuters report then quoted Alon Gal, co-founder of Israeli cybercrime monitoring company Hudson Rock. He said the claim of a hack "looks legit". Tech news site TechCrunch also quoted a person in its report, alleging that they help moderate 4chan, further claiming that they had no reason to doubt that the leaked screenshots were real. One of the people who were reportedly exposed in the hack replied using a 4chan email address, saying the site had put out a "video statement." What is 4chan 4chan is an anonymous English-language imageboard website launched in October 2003 by Christopher "moot" Poole. Initially created as an English counterpart to the Japanese imageboard Futaba Channel, 4chan hosts boards dedicated to a wide variety of topics, including video games, television, literature, cooking, weapons, music, history, technology, anime, physical fitness, politics, and sports. Users typically post anonymously, and registration is not available except for staff. Over the years, it has grown to be the starting point for many viral internet memes and online communities. Groups like the hacker collective Anonymous and some far-right and misogynistic groups have allegedly used 4chan to organize or spread content.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
This week on "Sunday Morning" (March 16)
The Emmy Award-winning "CBS News Sunday Morning" is broadcast on CBS Sundays beginning at 9:00 a.m. ET. "Sunday Morning" also streams on the CBS News app beginning at 11:00 a.m. ET. (Download it here.) Hosted by Jane Pauley COVER STORY: Government expert on Elon Musk and DOGE's "slash-and-burn exercise"In the opening weeks of the Trump administration, drama has been in high gear, thanks in part to Trump campaign funder and government disrupter Elon Musk, who has moved to quickly eliminate thousands of federal jobs and shutter entire programs and agencies, using tactics that have raised questions about transparency. "Sunday Morning" national correspondent Robert Costa talks with Katie Drummond, of Wired Magazine, which has investigated Musk's and the broader tech industry's efforts to exert power within the U.S. government; Elaine Kamarck, who headed the Clinton administration's efforts to "reinvent" government and cut regulations; and former Republican House Speaker Newt Gingrich, who supports the speed and scope of Musk's efforts. For more info: Wired Magazine"The United States of Elon Musk Inc." (Wired Magazine)Elaine Kamarck, founding director, Center for Effective Public Management, Brookings InstitutionNewt Gingrich ( ALMANAC: March 16"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date. WORLD: The enduring glow of London's historic gas lightsLondon's gas lamps, which have cast their glow on the city for more than 200 years, have been nearly extinguished by the prevalence of cleaner, more efficient and brighter light sources, like LEDs. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with one of London's last lamplighters, and with gaslight enthusiasts who have fought to protect these historic fixtures. For more info: British GasThe London GasketeersBryars & Bryars, London EDUCATION: Restoring classic cars in the classroomMcPherson College, about an hour north of Wichita, Kansas, is home to the nation's first, and only, four-year automotive restoration program. There, car-crazy students restoring classic vehicles (from a 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300S Cabriolet, to a 1965 Porsche 356C) learn to become mechanics and detectives, artists and historians. Correspondent Lee Cowan reports. For more info: Automotive Restoration Program, McPherson CollegeThe Amelia Concours d`Elegance, Amelia Island, Fla. BROADWAY: Sarah Snook on "The Picture of Dorian Gray"Sarah Snook, the Emmy-winning star of "Succession," earned an Olivier Award for playing multiple characters in "The Picture of Dorian Gray" in London. And now, she's bringing her chameleonic performance to Broadway. The Australian actress talks with correspondent Faith Salie about capturing the horror, humor and humanity of the characters in Oscar Wilde's original story; why she was most attracted to Disney villains growing up; and how acting with a camera crew as part of the show's mix of illuminating projections and live performance is like dancing on the Broadway stage. To watch a trailer for "The Picture of Dorian Gray" click on the video player below: For more info: "The Picture of Dorian Gray," at the Music Box Theatre, New York City | Ticket info PASSAGE: In memoriam"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week. U.S.: How DOGE cuts are jeopardizing our national parks, "America's best idea"As part of the Trump administration's effort to shrink the size of the federal workforce, approximately 1,000 employees have been laid off by the National Park Service. In the weeks since, protests have erupted at many of the 433 units of the park system, from Acadia to Zion. Correspondent Conor Knighton visits Grand Canyon National Park, and talks with rangers and park employees about how the cuts will impact the public; and with a "Resistance Ranger," one of hundreds of employees tracking the cuts and speaking out on behalf of their fired coworkers. For more info: Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona (National Park Service)Grand Canyon Conservancy"Resistance Rangers" on InstagramGlen Canyon National Recreation Area, Arizona/Utah (National Park Service) HARTMAN: Rainbow glasses GARDENING: Martha Stewart on seed starting READ AN EXCERPT: "Martha Stewart's Gardening Handbook" For more info "Martha Stewart's Gardening Handbook: The Essential Guide to Designing, Planting, and Growing" by Martha Stewart (Harvest), in Hardcover and eBook formats, available March 18 via Amazon, Barnes & Noble and SCIENCE: Fusion energy: Unlocking the power of the starsScientists are conducting experiments to generate clean energy through fusion, the same sub-atomic reactions that power our Sun, with the aim of constructing plants that produce more energy than they consume. Correspondent Ben Tracy visits the National Ignition Facility, in Livermore, Calif., where the largest laser ever built is used as part of the process; and Commonwealth Fusion Systems in Massachusetts, where super-heated plasma burns around 150 million degrees Celsius. For more info: Fusion Energy Initiative, National Ignition Facility, Livermore, Calif. Commonwealth Fusion Systems, Devens, Mass. COMMENTARY: Adm. William McRaven and Kelly Marie McRaven on the power of storytellingThe retired Navy four-star admiral and his daughter, who have co-authored the children's book "Be a Hero with Skipper the Seal," discuss a family tradition of telling stories – and the lessons that they teach. For more info: "Be a Hero with Skipper the Seal" by Admiral William H. McRaven (Ret.) and Kelly Marie McRaven (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers), in Hardcover, eBook and Audio formats, available March 18 via Amazon, Barnes & Noble and NATURE: TBD WEB EXCLUSIVES: FROM THE ARCHIVES: Buena Vista Social Club on its U.S. tour (YouTube Video)After years of obscurity, the Cuban musicians who recorded 1997's "Buena Vista Social Club" became a worldwide phenomenon. Their album won a Grammy, and enabled them to perform worldwide. But their music – while seeming to cross the barriers of U.S.-Cuba politics – also enflamed passions among anti-Castro exiles in America, then in the midst of a tug-of-war over young Elián González. In this "Sunday Morning" report that aired March 5, 2000, correspondent Martha Teichner talked with "Buena Vista Social Club" singers Ibrahim Ferrer and Omara Portuondo and pianist Ruben Gonzalez (then on their third tour of the United States); Miami club owner Debbie Ohanian; anti-Castro lawyer Nick Gutierrez; and Cuba expert Pamela Falk, about the intersection of art and politics. The Emmy Award-winning "CBS News Sunday Morning" is broadcast on CBS Sundays beginning at 9:00 a.m. ET. Executive producer is Rand Morrison. DVR Alert! Find out when "Sunday Morning" airs in your city "Sunday Morning" also streams on the CBS News app beginning at 11:00 a.m. ET. (Download it here.) Full episodes of "Sunday Morning" are now available to watch on demand on and Paramount+, including via Apple TV, Android TV, Roku, Chromecast, Amazon FireTV/FireTV stick and Xbox. Follow us on Twitter/X; Facebook; Instagram; YouTube; TikTok; Bluesky; and at You can also download the free "Sunday Morning" audio podcast at iTunes and at Now you'll never miss the trumpet! Trump reacts to European Union slapping tariffs on U.S. goods Kentucky bourbon maker says Trump tariffs immediately impacted his business Woman charged after allegedly holding her stepson captive for more than 20 years
