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The Lever

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levernews.com > the-big-tech-alums-building-trumps-ai-war-machine

The Big Tech Alums Building Trump’s AI War Machine

3+ day, 14+ hour ago   (726+ words) A little-known Pentagon office staffed by Big Tech alums is dismantling safeguards and accelerating AI warfare as their former employers compete for lucrative military contracts. As lawmakers demand Congress put artificial intelligence safeguards in place amid new warnings from AI…...

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levernews.com > how-status-quo-democrats-could-create-another-trump

How Status Quo Democrats Could Create Another Trump

4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (775+ words) A new study suggests Democrats’ broken promises won’t just cost them elections — they could fuel an even more dangerous MAGA backlash. When I look back on all of my work over the last 30 years, one of the projects I’m most…...

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levernews.com > you-love-to-see-it-a-progressive-puts-human-rights-on-a-local-ballot

You Love To See It: A Progressive Puts Human Rights On A Local Ballot

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (187+ words) levernews.com You Love To See It: A Progressive Puts Human Rights On A Local Ballot A local ballot goes global, Flock gets the bird, a corporate protection plan gets burned, and your paycheck scores a win. Good things are…...

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levernews.com > chris-deluzio-on-john-fetterman-a-failure-of-leadership

Chris Deluzio On John Fetterman: “A Failure Of Leadership”

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (369+ words) The Lever Chris Deluzio On John Fetterman: “A Failure Of Leadership” Deluzio, a populist Democratic PA congressman, told The Lever it’s gotten so bad he might try to primary his state’s senior senator in 2028. Rep. Chris Deluzio, a trailblazing populist…...

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levernews.com > midterm-madness-in-through-the-pac-door

Midterm Madness: In Through The Pac Door

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (101+ words) Dems swore off corporate cash. Their PACs found a loophole. 👇 Further down in this newsletter: In a hurry? These are key stories that crossed our desks this week. 🏥 A record number of Democrats are running on Medicare for All. 📩 Mail…...

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levernews.com > the-corporate-democrat-who-mistook-youth-for-progress

The Corporate Democrat Who Mistook Youth For Progress

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (214+ words) Massachusetts voters need more than a fresh face — they want someone with a strong record of fighting on their behalf. But roughly 30 minutes after the polls closed, his Senate dreams were crushed. Markey trounced the congressman, easily clinching cities he…...

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levernews.com > aoc-democrats-shouldnt-be-afraid-to-use-presidential-power

AOC: Democrats Shouldn’t Be Afraid To Use Presidential Power

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (279+ words) While slamming President Donald Trump’s overreach, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez told The Lever “we must use the tools of the office.” While condemning President Donald Trump’s “record level of lawbreaking,” Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) told The Lever today that Democrats…...

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levernews.com > democrats-want-a-break-from-israel

2028 Presidential Primary Poll Shows Democrats Want Distance From Israel

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (113+ words) Key Democratic voters want a 2028 presidential candidate who will cut off military aid to Israel. This is a web version of 🔥 ICYMI in The Lever: Private prisons are wading into our elections again. 🎧 Listen: How Obama waged his secret drone…...

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levernews.com > the-senate-candidate-with-an-ai-investment-problem

The Senate Candidate Who Could Get Rich Off Data Centers

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (239+ words) Michigan Republican Mike Rogers holds millions in AI-related investments while backing Donald Trump’s push to fast-track the infrastructure fueling the industry. Michigan Republican Senate candidate former Rep. Mike Rogers holds millions in tech investments that could benefit from the data…...

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levernews.com > consumers-frozen-out-of-tariff-refund-bonanza

Consumers Frozen Out Of Tariff Refund Bonanza

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (144+ words) Refunds from Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs are boosting corporate quarterly earnings, while Consumers who paid the tariffs are shut out. This is a web version of 🔥 ICYMI in The Lever: New York just gave Elon Musk the keys to your…...