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DOGE Staff Had Questions About the 'Resign' Email. Their New HR Chief Dodged Them
DOGE Staff Had Questions About the 'Resign' Email. Their New HR Chief Dodged Them
“I think the information that you’re going to have about this is available to you right now,” Stephanie Holmes told workers at Elon Musk’s DOGE who pressed for detail on offers of “deferred resignation.”
Elon Musk’s Friends Have Infiltrated Another Government Agency
Elon Musk’s Friends Have Infiltrated Another Government Agency
Elon Musk’s former employees are trying to use White House credentials to access General Services Administration tech, giving them the potential to remote into laptops, read emails, and more, sources say.
Government Tech Workers Forced to Defend Projects to Random Elon Musk Bros
Government Tech Workers Forced to Defend Projects to Random Elon Musk Bros
A recent high school graduate and former Neuralink intern has joined meetings to review lines of code and other work history of career public servants, sparking chaos at a major government agency.
The MAGA Influencers Take Their Victory Lap, With Big Tech Picking Up the Tab
The MAGA Influencers Take Their Victory Lap, With Big Tech Picking Up the Tab
At parties throughout Washington over the long Inauguration weekend, creators and strategists who take credit for Donald Trump’s victory toasted their success on the dimes of TikTok, Google, and Spotify.
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Democrats Have Finally Learned the Value of Shitposting
Democrats Have Finally Learned the Value of Shitposting
After struggling through a changing social media landscape for years, Democratic strategists have figured out how to go viral.
Meet the Swifties Campaigning for Kamala Harris
Meet the Swifties Campaigning for Kamala Harris
Taylor Swift enthusiasts’ experience operating stan accounts has provided them with the skills to organize—and the vice president’s campaign is getting in on the action.
Elon Musk ‘Fully Endorses’ Donald Trump After Deadly Rally Shooting
Elon Musk ‘Fully Endorses’ Donald Trump After Deadly Rally Shooting
“I fully endorse President Trump and hope for his rapid recovery,” Elon Musk posted on X after the incident.
Joe Biden Lost The Internet. Kamala Harris Is Trying to Win It Back
Joe Biden Lost The Internet. Kamala Harris Is Trying to Win It Back
Biden's campaign crafted countless bespoke identities for him, a response to a fractured internet. It's early, but the Harris campaign appears to have a very different approach.
Silicon Valley Hasn’t Embraced Trump. But It’s Wavering on Biden
Silicon Valley Hasn’t Embraced Trump. But It’s Wavering on Biden
Venture capitalists on both sides of the aisle suggest Silicon Valley is more anti-Biden than it is pro-Trump.
Unwelcome at the Debate, RFK Jr.’s Star Shines on TikTok Live
Unwelcome at the Debate, RFK Jr.’s Star Shines on TikTok Live
TikTok creators are hosting their own town halls with third-party candidates, bypassing mainstream media and platforming conspiracies.
Donald Trump Is 'Seriously Considering' Jake Paul's Fight Invite
Donald Trump Is 'Seriously Considering' Jake Paul's Fight Invite
Influencers like Jake Paul can offer Donald Trump inroads to audiences beyond his base—and prime seats at a major spectacle.
An Interview With a Guy Who Got a Vasectomy During the East Coast Earthquake
An Interview With a Guy Who Got a Vasectomy During the East Coast Earthquake
Where’s the last place you want to be during an earthquake? For Justin Allen, it was the urology clinic.
The White House Is Briefing Dozens of Online Creators on Biden’s State of the Union Address
The White House Is Briefing Dozens of Online Creators on Biden’s State of the Union Address
The Biden administration is looking for a new way to reach voters who don’t engage with traditional media.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Microsoft-Powered Chatbot Just Disappeared
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Microsoft-Powered Chatbot Just Disappeared
The RFK Jr. campaign’s chatbot had previously affirmed Kennedy’s promotion of conspiracy theories, and appeared to circumvent OpenAI’s ban on political use.
Why RFK Jr. Is Suddenly Everywhere Online
Why RFK Jr. Is Suddenly Everywhere Online
The Biden Deepfake Robocall Is Only the Beginning
The Biden Deepfake Robocall Is Only the Beginning
An uncanny audio deepfake impersonating President Biden has sparked further fears from lawmakers and experts about generative AI’s role in spreading disinformation.
A Group of Trolling Gen-Z Voters Is Buying Up GOP Domains
A Group of Trolling Gen-Z Voters Is Buying Up GOP Domains
“Since Trump and Haley won’t accurately inform young people of their views, we will.”
The Internet Couldn’t Save Vivek Ramaswamy
The Internet Couldn’t Save Vivek Ramaswamy
George Santos Is Now on Cameo
George Santos Is Now on Cameo
Unsettled: the Afghan refugee crisis collides with the American housing disaster
Unsettled: the Afghan refugee crisis collides with the American housing disaster
President Joe Biden wanted Gigi Sohn to fix America’s internet — what went wrong?
President Joe Biden wanted Gigi Sohn to fix America’s internet — what went wrong?
This firm made Republicans go viral – now it's falling apart
This firm made Republicans go viral – now it's falling apart
Turning Point is quietly building the next generation of conservative influencers
Turning Point is quietly building the next generation of conservative influencers
The ugly business logic behind Kanye West’s Parler acquisition
The ugly business logic behind Kanye West’s Parler acquisition
Donald Trump was arrested, please like and subscribe
Donald Trump was arrested, please like and subscribe
Mysterious pro-Kari Lake PAC paid fake elector $2 million for ads and promotion
Mysterious pro-Kari Lake PAC paid fake elector $2 million for ads and promotion
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