Now this is an interesting little anecdote:

capitolhunters -- @capitolhunters
38m

"Peter Thiel has had his hands in so much fuckery to destroy the United States that it's no surprise he's bailing out. Our government is full of #Palantir employees but he's trying to get beyond extradition reach in Argentina. Leaving his stink behind and dodging responsibility." 1/

capitolhunters -- @capitolhunters
40m

"Reporters need to get quotes from Peter's political proteges: his first two Senatorial projects, #TedCruz and #JoshHawley, who were seen by other Senators as planning #Jan6. And Thiel's hand-picked #VP #JDVance, the heir apparent now abandoned too." 2/

Latinometrics -- @LatamData
9h

"ARGENTINA | Tech billionaire #PeterThiel relocates to #Argentina, citing concerns about the #USFuture and shared ideology with leadership."

(NYT)

#DonaldTrump #Trump #PeteHegseth #MarcoRubio #StephenMiller #MAGA #RepublicanParty #Republicans #GOP

The Daily Beast Latest Articles | Vance Mansplains to the Media About How to Ask Questions by Farrah Tomazin

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Vice President JD Vance defended President Donald Trump at a White House briefing after a reporter highlighted more than 3,700 stock transactions revealed in the president’s recent financial disclosures, including purchases of Palantir, Nvidia, Apple and Amazon—companies Trump has publicly praised—and a $5 million sale of Palantir. Vance dismissed the line of questioning as “a doozy,” arguing that Trump does not personally execute trades but relies on independent wealth advisors who manage his fully discretionary accounts, and he criticized the media’s tone while reiterating his support for banning congressional stock trading, a stance he said the president also shares. Trump’s son, Eric, later tweeted that the president’s holdings are handled exclusively by third‑party institutions with no input from the family, underscoring the administration’s claim that the trades are not self‑directed.

Read more: https://www.thedailybeast.com/vance-mansplains-to-the-media-about-how-to-ask-questions/

#JDVance #DonaldTrump #Palantir #AndrewFeinberg #EricTrump #JoshHawley

The Atlantic | The AI Backlash Could Get Very Ugly by Lila Shroff

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The article outlines a growing bipartisan backlash against artificial intelligence, driven by fears that the technology will eliminate jobs and concentrate wealth in the hands of a few “AI oligarchs.” Prominent figures from both the left (e.g., Senator Bernie Sanders) and the right (e.g., Steve Bannon, Senator Josh Hawley) have warned that AI threatens the working class, a sentiment reflected in high public concern and even violent actions such as shootings and arson aimed at data‑center projects and AI leaders. As the 2026 midterms approach, politicians are leveraging anti‑AI rhetoric to rally voters, while local communities push back against data‑center construction as a tangible focal point for their opposition. The piece draws a parallel with the Industrial Revolution, noting that technological upheaval historically provokes social unrest when workers feel their livelihoods are at stake, and argues that without genuine policy responses the AI debate could escalate into broader economic and political conflict.

Read more: https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/2026/05/ai-backlash-data-centers-political-violence/687151/?utm_source=feed

#LilaShroff #BernieSanders #SteveBannon #SamAltman #JoshHawley

Senate Panel Backs #GUARDAct , #AI #AgeVerification Bill

The #SenateJudiciaryCommittee voted 22-0 on Thursday to advance the #GUARD Act, a bill that would require AI #chatbot companies to verify the age of every American who wants to use them.

The legislation, sponsored by Senator #JoshHawley of #Missouri , sailed through committee with a tweet from its author celebrating the outcome.
#privacy #security

https://reclaimthenet.org/senate-panel-backs-guard-act-ai-age-verification-bill

Josh Hawley puts Missouri at center of national fight over abortion pill

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://missouriindependent.com/2026/05/01/josh-hawley-missouri-centeral-national-fight-over-abortion-pill-mifepristone/

Josh Hawley calls for hearing on White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://missouriindependent.com/briefs/josh-hawley-calls-for-hearing-on-white-house-correspondents-dinner-shooting/

After failing in Senate, Josh Hawley urges House to ban funding for trans youth healthcare

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.advocate.com/josh-hawley-trans-youth-healthcare