Right-wing influencers and some government accounts, including the US Department of Education, have been circulating memes casting Anakin Skywalker as a sympathetic, radicalized figure who overthrows a corrupt order. Elon Musk shared an AI-generated image of Anakin enthroned with his family and imperial guards, captioned "This is what they stole from us," after donating heavily to Republican candidates this cycle. The trend follows an earlier meme craze around a Harry Potter fan-fiction character called "Malfoid."</br>
wired.com
· 2026-11-02
A debanking investigation reportedly found that JPMorgan and other major banks terminated accounts belonging to sellers associated with MAGA-aligned products as well as Democratic political organizations. Separately, OpenAI has alleged a former employee took confidential files to Apple, and two cargo ships sank near the Strait of Hormuz.
wsj.com
· 2026-10-15
A federal judge's temporary restraining order barred government-funded Trump ads from airing starting 6:45pm on October 11, citing likely violations of a law against government propaganda. Despite the order, the ads—including spots about immigration, Iran, and Maduro's capture—continued through the night and into October 12. A US attorney later apologized, saying agency counsel didn't see the order until the next morning due to a delayed email forward.
arstechnica.com
· 2026-10-13
Donald Trump has filed a request to transform his West Palm Beach golf property into a government-operated presidential golf course, managed by his family’s business. This move appears to be part of his plans for life after his presidency, leveraging presidential privileges. The proposal aims to elevate the site to a status comparable to historic venues like Camp David.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-10-08
Several U.S. voters are turning to ChatGPT to research political candidates, verify claims, and organize voting information. Experts warn that AI may reinforce existing biases rather than provide impartial guidance. Users like Adam Johnson and Lakshmi Iyer utilize AI tools to inform their voting choices and create resources for others.
futurism.com
· 2026-10-05
A report on the Make America Healthy Again Summit, hosted under Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., describes it as sponsored by corporate interests and featuring attendees including people convicted of or awaiting trial for serious crimes. The piece frames the event as emblematic of Kennedy's broader approach to leading U.S. health policy despite his history of promoting vaccine skepticism and other fringe health claims.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-10-01
The Trump administration launched America.gov, an AI chatbot Trump called 'one of the most revolutionary product launches of all time.' Social media users have since pointed out that the chatbot's responses to questions about the United States are factual and neutral, sometimes contradicting Trump's own claims or framing.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-09-30
Conservative activists like Molly McCann Sanders of the Eagle Forum are publicly rejecting Trump's pro-data-center stance, citing pollution and land-use fears. Polling from the New York Times shows over 60% of Americans, including nearly half of Republicans, oppose new data center construction, and GOP strategists have warned in internal memos that supporting AI infrastructure could hurt candidates in the midterms.
wired.com
· 2026-09-20
President Trump signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario, presenting the change with props displaying the new name in his administration's designated official font. The typeface, intended to project formality and authority, drew attention for appearing at odds with the gravity the administration sought to convey.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-09-04
After Dolly Parton's death from cancer at age 80, right-wing commentators and online conspiracy theorists began circulating unsubstantiated claims that her Covid-19 vaccination caused a 'turbo cancer.' Parton's family confirmed she died following a brief illness related to cancer, with no connection to vaccination cited. The singer had publicly supported vaccine research, donating $1 million in 2020 and receiving her shot on camera in 2021.
wired.com
· 2026-08-28
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