Policy Regula2026-08-31 09:45:50Build American AI plans $50 million push for pro-data-center candidates in key statesBuild American AI, an AI-focused political action committee, plans to spend $50 million to back candidates in key U.S. swing states who support data center construction, according to Techub News, citing Crypto Briefing. The planned spending is aimed at shaping local economic and regulatory conditions through political funding. The move also points to a broader fight over how communities and policymakers handle large-scale digital infrastructure projects. As framed in the report, the effort could intensify policy debate around both infrastructure development and national security. The disclosure centers on the scale of the planned spending, the target geography, and the specific policy preference of the candidates involved: support for building data centers.720
Barron Trump2026-08-31 05:41:18Barron Trump retreats from public view, Melania says she respects the decisionOdaily, citing Yicai, reported that Barron Trump, the youngest son of U.S. President Donald Trump, has stepped away from public view over fears that he could become an assassination target. The report said Barron, now 20, recently completed his sophomore year at New York University and has sought a low profile after his father survived three assassination attempts within two years. A source quoted in the report described him as highly reclusive and said he avoids being seen publicly within the White House grounds, moving quickly and heading straight to private quarters. The report also mentioned a video aired by an Iranian media outlet that allegedly tracked Barron’s movements, including his university location, security vehicles and Secret Service positions, while claiming his activities were under full surveillance and that a $10 million bounty had been placed on him. Melania Trump said in a documentary bearing her name that Barron would not appear in public at Trump’s inauguration parade and that she respected his decision. The report added that Barron has invested in cryptocurrency and appears to prefer staying behind the scenes.920
Trump2026-08-28 13:21:16Trump to Mark 9/11 at Pentagon, Not New York CityTrump will commemorate the 9/11 attacks at the Pentagon rather than in New York City, according to CNN.910
US politics2026-08-27 13:55:54U.S. corporate political donations hit a record $646 million, with AI money rising fastCorporate money is flowing into U.S. political campaigns at a record pace, according to new data from consumer advocacy group Public Citizen. The group said companies donated $646 million to U.S. political campaigns during the 18 months through June, a total that stands 40% above corporate spending across the full 2024 presidential election cycle. With the Nov. 3 midterm election entering its final stretch, that figure could still move higher. Public Citizen said the tally does not include contributions routed through so-called dark money groups, and it also excludes spending in state and local elections. That means the real level of political spending by corporations and wealthy donors could be significantly higher than what has been publicly reported. AI has quickly emerged as a major source of campaign funding. Leading the Future, a super PAC tied to OpenAI, has disclosed $50 million in contributions, pushing total AI-sector campaign donations reported to the Federal Election Commission, or FEC, to $62 million. The PAC has so far raised $140 million in donations and pledges. Traditional industries are also writing large checks, including a $20 million June donation from Koch Inc. and a $5 million contribution tied to Reynolds American.860
Trump2026-08-26 13:50:33Analysis says Trump still has four openings to shape the Federal Reserve’s personnel lineupAn analysis cited by Odaily and attributed to Reuters says U.S. President Donald Trump has continued trying to expand his influence over monetary policy by removing Federal Reserve officials and creating room for his own picks. So far, those efforts have been constrained by both court rulings and political resistance in the Senate, preventing any rapid reshaping of the central bank. The report says the fight is not over and points to as many as four remaining openings that could affect the Fed’s personnel structure. These include Trump’s continued push in the Cook firing case, the fact that a clear opening tied to Jerome Powell would not arrive until 2028, the uncertain future of Jefferson and the chain reaction that could follow, and the selection of a new Atlanta Fed president, which the analysis describes as a possible breakthrough point. The core issue, according to the report, is not only who gets into the Federal Reserve, but how those personnel shifts could alter the voting balance inside the committee that makes interest-rate decisions.850
Polymarket2026-08-23 08:01:43Polymarket odds on Margo Martin as Trump’s next press secretary briefly hit 15%A prediction market contract on Polymarket tied to former U.S. President Donald Trump’s choice for the next White House press secretary briefly climbed before giving back part of the move. According to PPP’s prediction market monitoring tool, the probability on the contract asking whether Trump will choose Margo Martin for the role rose to 15% at one point, then slipped back to 9%. The market was still up 5% over the past 24 hours. The move followed remarks Trump made this week at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland when he was asked who could succeed White House press secretary Leavitt. Trump turned to reporters and said, “How about Margo, what do you think about her?” He then joked about the question and added, “I don’t know, maybe it’s you.” Leavitt is set to leave at the end of August, and U.S. media have recently focused on who will take over the position. Martin currently serves as a special assistant to the president and communications adviser, with work that mainly includes posting information about presidential activities on social media.1570
AI2026-08-21 07:28:50GOP Memo Warns Data Center Backlash Could Sway ElectionsThe National Republican Senatorial Committee has privately warned top AI companies that data centers have become a major election issue in several states. Axios obtained an internal memo titled “Ohio Data Center Risk,” which says Democrats are using the issue against Republican Sen. Jon Husted in Ohio, where Sherrod Brown has been spending millions on summer ads. Fox News polling shows Brown leading by 8 points. The memo urges AI firms to explain who benefits, who pays, and why communities should welcome data centers. Its warning lands as Embold Research shows opposition to nearby data centers rising from 42% to 75% in a year. Chamath Palihapitiya says the backlash reflects a long public-relations failure by AI companies and could weigh on US GDP if it spreads. He blames weak public messaging, poor local compensation, and a policy strategy that looks like trying to influence or mislead regulators. Protest pressure has also surfaced in Texas and Pennsylvania, where Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an executive order for strict limits on data center development. The article says more than 4,000 data centers are operating across the US, with over 3,000 more planned or under construction.1160
Trump2026-08-20 15:58:08Trump says White House legislative affairs director James Braid will leave in SeptemberU.S. President Donald Trump said in a social media post that James Braid, the White House director of legislative affairs, will leave his post in September. Separate information cited in the report said Braid has served as a senior aide responsible for liaising with Congress. His departure makes him another White House aide set to exit in the near term. The update follows Trump’s August 12 announcement that White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will step down at the end of August to spend more time with her family. The report was cited by Odaily, which referenced China Central Television News.1000
