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politics1 day ago•3 min saved

Trump Honors Musk, Brin, and Tech Leaders at White House Science Summit

President Donald Trump will present the National Medal of Science and the National Medal of Technology and Innovation to leading tech executives at a White House summit on October 8, 2026. The event, titled 'Science: A New Golden Age Summit,' marks the first time Trump has awarded these honors during his presidency. Recipients include Elon Musk, Sergey Brin, Jensen Huang, Lisa Su, Michael Dell, and Satya Nadella. The ceremony highlights a renewed relationship between Trump and Musk following their previous public rift and centers on discussions regarding 'super intelligence' and private-sector investment in scientific breakthroughs.

via Fox News|

#ai-policy #donald-trump #elon-musk

politics2 days ago•54 min saved

Trump avoids reimbursing federal funds for pro-presidency ads despite legal challenges

President Donald Trump has declined to reimburse the federal government for approximately $12 million in taxpayer-funded television advertisements aired ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. While he announced that his super PAC, MAGA Inc., will cover the costs of future promotional spots, White House officials confirmed that no refund will be issued for the initial airings. The ads, funded through a $20 million Department of Homeland Security contract, have drawn bipartisan criticism for violating federal propaganda laws. The Democratic National Committee has filed a lawsuit seeking to halt the use of public funds for political messaging, while the administration maintains the spots are standard public service announcements.

via AP News|

#campaign-finance #dhs #maga-inc

politics3 days ago•1 min saved

Trump's 'Take Out' Remark Sparks California Security Alert and White House Clash

Donald Trump’s remark at a Nebraska rally that Iran could 'take out' Los Angeles and San Diego has triggered a severe political backlash and security response in California. While the White House dismissed the controversy as a 'media freakout' and framed the comment as a warning about the dangers of a nuclear Iran, California officials condemned the statement as dangerous and treasonous. Governor Gavin Newsom has ordered a threat assessment to monitor for potential foreign actors interpreting the remarks as an invitation to attack, while mayors of both cities demanded the president stop using their cities as bargaining chips in his war rhetoric.

via BBC|

#california-politics #donald-trump #iran-war

politics4 days ago•2 min saved

White House Names 24-Year-Old Partisan Reporter as Assistant Press Secretary Amid Media Access Disputes

The White House appointed Beni Rae Harmony, a 24-year-old partisan correspondent, as Assistant Press Secretary. The move follows her departure from Real America’s Voice and occurs amid ongoing legal battles over the exclusion of major news outlets from White House access.

via The Guardian|

#beni-rae-harmony #media-access #politics

politics4 days ago•20 min saved

FBI Director Kash Patel Announces Engagement to Country Singer Alexis Wilkins

FBI Director Kash Patel and country singer Alexis Wilkins have announced their engagement via social media. Wilkins, 27, posted a photo showing her ring with the caption 'Went and got the law involved.' The couple has been dating since before Patel took office in 2025. Patel, 46, faces scrutiny over using government aircraft for personal trips, including a pro wrestling event where Wilkins performed. Wilkins also performed at the America 250 celebration on the National Mall.

via AP News|

#alexis-wilkins #engagement #fbi

politics4 days ago•17 min saved

Report: Trump aide Natalie Harp steered $20M taxpayer-funded ad campaign

A new report indicates that White House aide Natalie Harp played a central role in shaping a controversial, taxpayer-funded advertising campaign for President Donald Trump. The campaign, which has cost at least $5.6 million so far out of a $20 million allocation, features 13 distinct ads, including a spot titled 'God Made Trump.' While the White House defends the ads as public service announcements, critics argue they violate appropriations laws by using federal funds for partisan political messaging.

via The Independent|

#adimpact #donald-trump #natalie-harp

politics5 days ago•21 min saved

Trump Names Jay Clayton to Lead New 'Super Intelligence Force' Amid AI Safety Debates

President Trump established a new federal task force, the 'Super Intelligence Force,' to coordinate the U.S. response to artificial intelligence. Led by Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton, the group includes officials from the Pentagon, FTC, and OPM. The move follows recent White House meetings with tech CEOs and occurs despite industry calls for stricter federal guardrails.

via The Washington Post|

#artificial-intelligence #jay-clayton #national-security

politics5 days ago•0 min saved

Trump Launches 'Super Intelligence Force' Task Force Led by Jay Clayton

President Trump established a new 'Super Intelligence Force' task force to oversee artificial intelligence, appointing Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton as its lead. The group, which includes officials from the FTC, Pentagon, and OPM, has a 120-day mandate to assess risks and recommend federal oversight strategies while maintaining a light-touch regulatory approach.

via CBS News|

#ai-regulation #jay-clayton #politics

politics5 days ago•211 min saved

DOJ Urges Court to Allow Trump to Reinstate White House Press Ban

The Justice Department filed a court motion on October 2 asking Judge Timothy Kelly to allow President Trump to reinstate his ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico. The administration argues the ban is a valid exercise of presidential authority to protect national security and enforce professional standards. The outlets counter that the ban violates the First and Fifth Amendments, noting that the White House has continued to restrict their access despite a temporary restraining order. A hearing is scheduled for Thursday to decide whether to grant a preliminary injunction.

via CNN|

#first-amendment #legal #media

politics5 days ago•16 min saved

Trump's $20M 'God Made Trump' Ad Blitz Sparks Bipartisan Outrage and Legal Challenges

The Trump administration is airing a series of campaign-style television ads funded by $20 million in federal money, including a spot titled 'God Made Trump.' Critics call the spending illegal, while the White House defends the ads as patriotic public service announcements.

via The Independent|

#congress #donald-trump #midterm-elections

politics6 days ago•16 min saved

DOJ Challenges Press Ban Ruling, Citing 'Professionalism' Standards

The Justice Department is arguing that President Trump can legally ban CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House by claiming they failed to meet 'minimum requirements of professionalism.' This legal push follows a temporary restraining order by Judge Timothy Kelly, who ruled the ban violated due process. The outlets are seeking a preliminary injunction, arguing the ban is unconstitutional viewpoint discrimination.

via Deadline|

#cnn #doj #first-amendment

us-politics6 days ago•21 min saved

Tech Executives Mock Trump's 'Super Intelligence' Mandate

President Trump signed an executive order on October 1, 2026, directing federal agencies to replace 'artificial intelligence' with 'super intelligence.' While tech leaders like Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk signed a voluntary safety accord at the White House, industry insiders and lobbyists dismiss the new terminology as a display of political fealty rather than a genuine industry shift. Critics argue the term conflicts with existing technical definitions and that the non-binding agreement lacks enforcement mechanisms, with late-night comedians mocking the idea of self-regulation.

via The Independent|

#ai-policy #executive-order #regulation

technology-and-politics7 days ago•3 min saved

White House AI Summit Excludes Apple Amid Midterm Political Pressure

President Trump hosted a high-level AI summit at the White House to address midterm political concerns, resulting in a new industry safety accord. While major tech leaders signed the agreement, Apple was notably absent, sparking debate over its role in frontier AI development.

via New York Post|

#2026-midterms #ai-regulation #apple

politics7 days ago•209 min saved

Trump to Name Intelligence Chief Jay Clayton as AI Czar

President Trump is expected to appoint Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton as the new AI czar, a role he will hold alongside his current intelligence duties. The announcement, potentially made as early as Friday, follows a White House meeting with tech leaders and reflects a shift toward treating artificial intelligence as a national security priority rather than a purely economic one.

via CNN|

#ai-policy #jay-clayton #national-security

technology7 days ago

Trump’s AI summit unites Big Tech but splits the industry on terminology and inclusion

President Trump hosted a major AI summit at the White House on September 29, 2026, where leaders from Nvidia, Meta, Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic signed an industry safety accord. The event featured a push to replace 'artificial intelligence' with 'superintelligence' in federal usage, though industry insiders view this as a political gesture rather than a genuine shift. Apple was notably absent from the meeting, highlighting a divide between consumer-focused tech giants and frontier AI developers.

via Axios|

#ai-policy #apple #big-tech