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April 6, 2026

Jamie Dimon presses Trump on tariffs in a shareholder letter

SOURCE_URL::https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/06/jamie-dimon-us-donald-trump-jp-morgan-tariffs-letter-shareholders||SOURCE_NAME::World news | The Guardian

America’s biggest bank is using a shareholder letter to push the White House on trade and foreign policy. That is corporate leverage, plain and simple.

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April 3, 2026

Trump’s 2027 budget asks Congress for $1.5 trillion in defense spending

SOURCE_URL::https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-releases-proposal-blueprint-2027-budget/||SOURCE_NAME::Home – CBSNews.com

President Trump’s budget proposal seeks a staggering $1.5 trillion for defense, marking a significant shift in fiscal priorities while cutting nondefense spending. This move has major implications for national governance and political maneuvering.

noligarchy follow the money
April 2, 2026

Trump’s millionaire allies shrug off rising costs for Americans #shorts

SOURCE_URL::https://www.youtube.com/shorts/2t4RySOvZro||SOURCE_NAME::David Pakman Show (“Governor” OR “Lieutenant Governor” OR “Attorney General” OR “Secretary of State” OR “State Treasurer” OR “State Auditor” OR “State Comptroller” OR “Comptroller” OR “Controller” OR “Commissioner of Ag)

Millionaire allies of Trump are indifferent to the rising costs faced by average Americans. This highlights the disconnect between wealth and economic hardship.

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April 2, 2026

Anthropic is learning that there are no take-backs on the internet

SOURCE_URL::https://www.businessinsider.com/anthropic-claude-code-data-leak-developers-2026-4||SOURCE_NAME::All Content from Business Insider (“Chief Justice” OR “Supreme Court Justice” OR “Associate Justice” OR “State Supreme Court Justice” OR “Court of Appeals Judge” OR “Appellate Judge” OR “District Court Judge” OR “Circuit Court Judge” O)

Anthropic’s recent source code leak reveals vulnerabilities in its operations and governance. This incident highlights the complex relationship between technology companies and federal contracts.

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April 1, 2026

Abdul El-Sayed’s Senate Opponent Is a Phony Populist

SOURCE_URL::https://jacobin.com/2026/04/mcmorrow-surveillance-pricing-cynical-campaign/||SOURCE_NAME::Jacobin (“State Senator” OR “State Senate” OR “State Representative” OR “State House” OR “State House of Representatives” OR “State Assembly” OR “General Assembly” OR “House Delegate” OR “Member of the Assembl)

Mallory McMorrow’s campaign against surveillance pricing raises questions about her true commitment to the cause. Her legislative record tells a different story.

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March 31, 2026

It’s still unclear how much robotaxi companies rely on remote assistance — even after a Senator asked.

SOURCE_URL::https://www.theverge.com/transportation/904796/its-still-unclear-how-much-robotaxi-companies-rely-on-remote-assistance-even-after-a-senator-asked||SOURCE_NAME::The Verge – QuickPosts (“President of the United States” OR “Vice President of the United States” OR “U.S. Senator” OR “United States Senator” OR “U.S. House of Representatives” OR “U.S. Representative” OR “Member of Congres)

Senator Ed Markey’s report highlights serious safety gaps and a lack of transparency in the autonomous vehicle industry. The refusal of companies to disclose remote assistance usage raises concerns about regulatory oversight.

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March 31, 2026

Organized Money: California Attorney General Rob Bonta Is Not Done With Ticketmaster

SOURCE_URL::https://prospect.org/2026/03/31/organized-money-california-attorney-general-rob-bonta-ticketmaster-live-nation-amazon-meta-tiktok-paramount-warner/||SOURCE_NAME::The American Prospect (“Governor” OR “Lieutenant Governor” OR “Attorney General” OR “Secretary of State” OR “State Treasurer” OR “State Auditor” OR “State Comptroller” OR “Comptroller” OR “Controller” OR “Commissioner of Ag)

California Attorney General Rob Bonta is stepping up to fill the antitrust enforcement gap left by the federal government. His active cases could reshape corporate accountability in the state.

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March 31, 2026

Conventional wisdom bucked as Trump-backed candidate trails badly in Alabama GOP primary

SOURCE_URL::https://www.rawstory.com/trump-endorsed-candidate-alabama/||SOURCE_NAME::Raw Story (“Governor” OR “Lieutenant Governor” OR “Attorney General” OR “Secretary of State” OR “State Treasurer” OR “State Auditor” OR “State Comptroller” OR “Comptroller” OR “Controller” OR “Commissioner of Ag)

Trump’s endorsed candidate is struggling in Alabama’s GOP primary, challenging the belief that endorsements guarantee success. With a month until the election, uncertainty looms over the race.

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March 30, 2026

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signs bill renaming Palm Beach airport after Trump

SOURCE_URL::https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/palm-beach-airport-renamed-donald-trump-b2948758.html||SOURCE_NAME::Independent (“Governor” OR “Lieutenant Governor” OR “Attorney General” OR “Secretary of State” OR “State Treasurer” OR “State Auditor” OR “State Comptroller” OR “Comptroller” OR “Controller” OR “Commissioner of Ag)

Florida’s political landscape shifts as the governor renames an airport after a former president. This move raises questions about influence and accountability in state governance.