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AlterNet Crooks and Liars Daily Kos (Note: these articles are from RSS News Feeds websites, and are deleted after 30 days, August 25, 2025 at 9:30 AM EDT Tally up Donald Trump's speeches, press conferences, and executive orders since returning to office in January and you'll find the president keeps coming back to the same topic""and it isn't immigration, Ukraine, or even his polls. Trump has spent more time this year talking about artificial intelligence than almost any other issue, much to the delight of Silicon Valley's billionaire class. In one of his first official acts, Trump steered $100 billion into the pockets of mega-rich AI entrepreneurs like OpenAI's Sam Altman. Two days later, Trump doubled down with an executive order calling for a government-wide "AI Action Plan" that would distribute billions more dollars to his tech bro backers. In all, Trump has pledged over $600 billion in private sector and taxpayer money to fund AI development. August 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM EDT Residents are organizing against Trump's power grab in the capital -- the latest embodiment of a generations-long fight for autonomy. By Amanda Becker for The 19th August 25, 2025 at 8:30 AM EDT As always, if you find value in this work I do, please consider helping me keep it sustainable by joining my weekly newsletter, Sparky's List! You can get it in your inbox or read it on Patreon, the content is the same. Don't forget to visit the Tom Tomorrow Merchandise Mall, and, if you're so inclined, follow me on Bluesky! August 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM EDT Survey Says is a weekly series rounding up the most important polling trends or data points you need to know about, plus a vibe check on a trend that's driving politics. In some ways, it feels ridiculous to be already gaming out 2028. We haven't even hit the 2026 midterms yet""an election that could dramatically reshape which Democrats look viable in the first place. But that hasn't stopped people from speculating. And if you look at the numbers, a name that keeps creeping up is California Gov. Gavin Newsom. August 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM EDT Survey Says is a weekly series rounding up the most important polling trends or data points you need to know about, plus a vibe check on a trend that's driving politics. In some ways, it feels ridiculous to be already gaming out 2028. We haven't even hit the 2026 midterms yet""an election that could dramatically reshape which Democrats look viable in the first place. But that hasn't stopped people from speculating. And if you look at the numbers, a name that keeps creeping up is California Gov. Gavin Newsom. August 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM EDT Survey Says is a weekly series rounding up the most important polling trends or data points you need to know about, plus a vibe check on a trend that's driving politics. In some ways, it feels ridiculous to be already gaming out 2028. We haven't even hit the 2026 midterms yet""an election that could dramatically reshape which Democrats look viable in the first place. But that hasn't stopped people from speculating. And if you look at the numbers, a name that keeps creeping up is California Gov. Gavin Newsom. August 24, 2025 at 6:55 PM EDT A cartoon by Mike Luckovich. Related | Top Trump lackey demands DC residents 'kiss the ground' for occupation August 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM EDT The president, seizing on assertions by Vladimir Putin, promises to 'lead a movement' for paper ballots. But his powers are limited. By Jessica Huseman for Votebeat August 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM EDT The president, seizing on assertions by Vladimir Putin, promises to 'lead a movement' for paper ballots. But his powers are limited. By Jessica Huseman for Votebeat August 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM EDT The president, seizing on assertions by Vladimir Putin, promises to 'lead a movement' for paper ballots. But his powers are limited. By Jessica Huseman for Votebeat August 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM EDT Congressional Cowards is a weekly series highlighting the worst Donald Trump defenders on Capitol Hill, who refuse to criticize him""no matter how disgraceful or lawless his actions. Multiple GOP lawmakers this week accused California Democrats of corruptly trying to redraw their state's congressional districts, even though the Golden State is moving to redraw its maps only to counter the naked power grab Republicans pulled off in Texas with their mid-decade gerrymander. August 24, 2025 at 2:55 PM EDT A cartoon by Tim Campbell. Related | Trump commands Smithsonian to pipe down on 'how bad Slavery was' |
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