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politics8 days ago•293 min saved

Trump Organization Launches Third Meme Coin Gala, Promising VIP Access for Top Buyers

The company behind the $TRUMP meme coin has announced a third exclusive dinner for top holders, scheduled for November 22 at the Trump National Golf Club in Virginia. While the event promises a VIP reception for the top 29 buyers, organizers explicitly state that no private meet-and-greet with President Donald Trump will occur. This move follows a sharp decline in the coin's value, which has fallen from a peak of $70 to approximately $2, resulting in billions in investor losses despite generating over $1 billion in revenue for the president's crypto ventures.

via MS NOW|

#crypto-ethics #financial-disclosures #politics

politics10 days ago•397 min saved

FCC Chair Dismisses Complaints Over Taxpayer-Funded Trump Ads Ahead of Midterms

FCC Chair Brendan Carr dismissed concerns about taxpayer-funded pro-Trump television ads, labeling them standard public service announcements. While the White House argues the ads are non-partisan, critics and bipartisan lawmakers contend they violate laws prohibiting government propaganda. The ads, funded by Department of Homeland Security contracts, aired on networks including CNN and MS NOW, even as the administration sought to ban those outlets from the White House.

via NBC News|

#campaign-finance #fcc #midterm-elections

politics10 days ago•1 min saved

Regulators urged to halt White House ads critics call illegal partisan propaganda

Advocacy group Public Citizen has called on the FCC and FTC to block White House advertisements promoting President Donald Trump, arguing they violate federal laws against using public funds for partisan purposes. The White House defends the spots as patriotic public service announcements, while critics note they mirror 2024 campaign materials and were funded by Customs and Border Protection.

via The Guardian|

#fcc #federal-law #midterm-elections

politics11 days ago•131 min saved

DHS Diverts $20M in Border Funds to Air Pro-Trump Ads Amid Midterms

The Department of Homeland Security has redirected $20 million in taxpayer funds to broadcast pro-Trump television advertisements, a move critics say violates laws against using public money for political propaganda. The ads, which mirror 2024 campaign materials, have drawn bipartisan condemnation and legal challenges from advocacy groups, while the White House defends them as patriotic public service announcements.

via AP News|

#department-of-homeland-security #federal-funding #midterm-elections

politics11 days ago•399 min saved

White House Uses Border Security Funds for Partisan TV Ads Ahead of Midterms

The Trump administration is airing television advertisements featuring President Donald Trump using funds allocated to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). While the White House labels these spots as 'public service announcements,' critics argue they are partisan campaign ads. The ads, which began airing on September 23, 2026, closely mirror 2024 campaign materials, including one titled 'The Final Battle.' Ad-tracking firm AdImpact estimates the cost exceeds $1.7 million, with some estimates reaching $2.5 million. The move has triggered bipartisan criticism and legal challenges from consumer advocacy groups.

via NBC News|

#dhs #federal-funding #midterm-elections

politics1 month ago•31 min saved

East India Lessons for US Big Tech: A Historian’s Call to Rein in Power

A historian argues in a New York Times op-ed that US tech giants now wield unchecked power comparable to the East India Company, urging lawmakers to use existing tools to rein in entrenched corporate power amid heavy political spending and growing tech-government ties, though today’s governments appear reluctant to act.

via Common Dreams|

#artificial-intelligence #big-tech #election-2026

politics7 months ago•6 min saved

Vietnam vets sue to derail Trump’s Independence Arch near Arlington

Three Vietnam War veterans backed by Public Citizen sue the federal government to block the construction of a 250-foot Independence Arch near Arlington National Cemetery, arguing President Trump did not secure the necessary congressional or independent-agency approvals and that the memorial would dishonor veterans; White House officials defend the project as a landmark while preservationists warn it could disrupt historic surroundings and review processes continue through federal commissions.

via Politico|

#arlington-national-cemetery #independence-arch #politics