{"id":2068305,"date":"2023-10-15T19:08:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-15T23:08:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rand-paul-warns-of-obscure-1940s-law-that-gives-the-president-an-internet-kill-switch\/"},"modified":"2023-10-15T19:11:55","modified_gmt":"2023-10-15T23:11:55","slug":"rand-paul-warns-of-obscure-1940s-law-that-gives-the-president-an-internet-kill-switch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rand-paul-warns-of-obscure-1940s-law-that-gives-the-president-an-internet-kill-switch\/","title":{"rendered":"Rand Paul cautions about a little-known 1940s law granting the President an &#8216;Internet Kill Switch&#8217;."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">30<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Frand-paul-warns-of-obscure-1940s-law-that-gives-the-president-an-internet-kill-switch%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2068305&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Rand Paul Warns\u200c of \u200bObscure 1940&#8217;s Law\u2063 That Gives the President an &#8216;Internet\u2063 Kill Switch&#8217;<\/h2>\n<p>During\u200d a recent interview with Dr.\u200b Scott Atlas, Kentucky Republican\u200d Rand Paul issued a stark warning about a federal law that seemingly grants the U.S. president the power\u2062 to shut \u2062down the Internet using a &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/lets-get-our-filibuster-history-right\/\" title=\"Let\u2019s Get Our Filibuster History Right\">kill switch<\/a>&#8221; \u2064rule. Paul, speaking on the doctor&#8217;s engaging\u200d &#8220;Independent\u2063 Truths&#8221; podcast, highlighted \u200cthe concerning emergency powers\u200d that the government possesses, including \u2064a hidden &#8220;kill switch&#8221; that can \u200dbe used \u200bto turn \u200boff \u2062the internet.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">  \u200b Sen. Rand Paul on Limiting the U.S. Government\u2019s Emergency Powers, Including the \u2018Internet Kill Switch\u2019<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSome emergencies \u2064have been going on \u200b50 years. They\u2019re still on the books. There\u2019s actually an emergency power that was given to the FCC \u200din the 1930\u2019s that \u200dgives the\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/udkBCve4NU\">pic.twitter.com\/udkBCve4NU<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Chief Nerd (@TheChiefNerd) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheChiefNerd\/status\/1713213277877022825?\">October 14, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Paul went on \u2062to \u200dexplain\u2063 how this power was exploited during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the CDC using an outdated law to justify actions such as suspending mortgage payments. \u200cHe expressed disbelief at the abuse of power and emphasized that no one could have foreseen such extreme measures being taken.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Paul revealed that there are numerous other emergency\u200b powers that have been in effect for decades, including one that grants the president\u200b the \u2063authority to\u2062 control and shut down all \u2064communications in\u200b the \u200dUnited States. This power, often referred to as the &#8220;internet kill switch,&#8221; \u200bhas never been utilized but poses a significant threat to individual freedoms.<\/p>\n<p>Paul firmly believes that no\u200d president, \u2063regardless of \u2064political affiliation, should possess this level of control. He is actively working with fellow\u200d politicians, such\u200b as Tulsi Gabbard, \u2064to eliminate\u2064 this dangerous provision.<\/p>\n<p>Efforts are also underway in Congress to \u2063address this issue. The Preventing Unwarranted\u200c Communications Shutdowns \u200dAct, proposed by Democratic\u200b Rep. Anna Eshoo and GOP Rep. Morgan Griffith, aims to impose stricter\u2064 limitations on the president&#8217;s power to shut\u200c down communications during emergencies.<\/p>\n<p>Paul&#8217;s\u2063 concerns about the potential consequences of granting a president the ability to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rand-paul-warns-of-obscure-1940s-law-that-gives-the-president-an-internet-kill-switch\/\" title=\"Rand Paul cautions about a little-known 1940s law granting the President an 'Internet Kill Switch'.\">completely silence communication channels<\/a>\u200d are \u2062valid. The damage caused by such an\u200d action, particularly during a crisis, \u2064would be catastrophic for the \u2062nation.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>A Note from Our Founder:<\/h3>\n<p><em><b>Silicon Valley \u2064and\u200c the \u2063Big Tech tyrants\u200c have \u2062done everything they can to put The Western Journal out of business. Our<\/b><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/join-monthly\/?utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"> <em><b>faithful \u2063subscribers<\/b><\/em><\/a><em><b>  have kept us going.<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><b>If you\u2019ve never chosen to subscribe,\u200b let\u200c me be honest:<\/b><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/join-monthly\/?utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"> <em><b>We \u2062need your help\u200c today<\/b><\/em><\/a><em><b>.<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><b>I \u200calso \u2062want to send you an\u200b autographed copy of \u201cCounterpunch,\u201d which \u200dwill give you a plan to fight back for our beloved country.<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/join-monthly\/?utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><b>Subscribe right now<\/b><\/a><em><b>  \u2013 The Western Journal\u2064 stands for \u2064truth in this\u200b difficult \u200ctime.<\/b><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><b>Please stand with us by subscribing today.<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><b>Floyd G. Brown<\/b><\/em><br \/>\n<em><b>Founder\u2063 of The Western Journal<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p>The\u2064 post\u200c <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/rand-paul-warns-obscure-1940s-law-gives-president-internet-kill-switch\/\">Rand Paul Warns of Obscure 1940&#8217;s Law That Gives the President\u2064 an &#8216;Internet Kill Switch&#8217;<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What \u2064measures\u2063 should be in \u2062place \u2064to ensure that the use of emergency powers, including the\u200d &#8220;internet\u2063 kill switch,&#8221; is\u2063 limited to genuine emergencies and subject to appropriate oversight<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Rat\u2009ic Representative Anna Eshoo and Republican\u200b Representative\u2064 Morgan \u200dGriffith, aims to \u2062limit \u2062the president&#8217;s power to shut down the\u200b internet in non-emergency situations. The bill\u200b would \u2063repeal the\u200c provision\u200b that grants the president such authority and establish guidelines for the use of emergency powers.<\/p>\n<p>The concerns raised by\u200b Rand Paul and others about the &#8220;internet kill switch&#8221; are valid \u200band \u200dhighlight the \u200cneed for greater transparency\u2062 and accountability when it comes to the\u200d government&#8217;s emergency \u2063powers. While it is important to have measures \u2064in place \u2064to address emergencies\u200b and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/is-federal-censorship-coming-biden-admin-creating-disinformation-governance-board-report\/\" title=\"Is Federal Censorship Coming? Biden Admin Creating \u2018Disinformation Governance Board\u2019: Report\">protect national security<\/a>, it is equally important to ensure that these \u200cpowers are not abused or used to \u2062suppress individual rights and freedoms.<\/p>\n<p>In the age of digital connectivity, the internet has become a crucial tool for communication, information sharing, and economic activity. Shutting down \u2063the internet can have far-reaching \u2064consequences, impacting not \u200conly individuals&#8217; ability to access information \u2063and connect with others \u2063but also\u200d disrupting businesses, education, and healthcare services.<\/p>\n<p>The use \u200bof emergency powers, including the &#8220;internet kill switch,&#8221; should be clearly defined and\u2063 limited \u2062to genuine emergencies where there is a clear and immediate threat to national security. Any decision to shut down the internet should be subject to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/citing-ccp-influence-biden-warns-americans-about-doing-business-in-hong-kong\/\" title=\"Citing CCP Influence, Biden Warns Americans About Doing Business In Hong Kong\">judicial oversight<\/a> and \u2064should involve consultation with relevant stakeholders, including industry experts and civil \u2064society \u2062organizations.<\/p>\n<p>The introduction of\u200b the Preventing Unwarranted Communications\u200b Shutdowns Act \u200bis a step\u200c in the right\u200d direction. It recognizes the need to strike a\u2064 balance\u2064 between national security and individual freedoms,\u200d ensuring \u200bthat \u2063emergency powers are \u2062not misused or \u2064prolonged beyond what is necessary.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2064 is crucial for lawmakers to prioritize the protection of individual rights and \u2064the preservation of democratic\u2063 principles\u2063 when discussing and enacting laws related to emergency powers. \u2062The public must also remain vigilant and \u2064hold their \u200belected\u200c representatives accountable for any misuse or abuse of these\u2063 powers.<\/p>\n<p>As \u200dtechnology\u2062 continues \u200dto advance and \u200csociety becomes increasingly \u2062reliant on digital platforms, it is essential that laws and regulations keep pace with\u2063 these\u2062 developments. Safeguarding the internet as a free and open space for communication and innovation\u2062 should be a priority \u200dfor all.\u200d The concerns raised by \u2064Rand\u2063 Paul serve as a reminder of the importance of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pansexual-activist-tries-to-corner-vivek-ramaswamy-he-turns-the-tables-in-an-instant\/\" title=\"'Pansexual Activist' Attempts to Confront Vivek Ramaswamy, But He Swiftly Shifts the Dynamic\">protecting individual freedoms<\/a> in the digital age and preventing the misuse of\u2063 government powers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>During an interview, Rand Paul, a Kentucky Republican, expressed concern about a federal law that grants the U.S. president the power to shut down the Internet using a &#8220;kill switch&#8221; rule. 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