Washington Politics
Israel is sponsoring ads on Ted Cruz's podcast. Is that legal?
Under an unusual deal with iHeartMedia, revenue from the show goes to a pro-Cruz super PAC
August 22, 2026
Nick Cleveland-Stout
Washington Politics
Israel creates fake think tank in likely attempt to dupe AI chatbots
In just over a week, the Hanover Institute has published at least 100 articles that appear tailor-made to influence chatbots
August 17, 2026
Washington Politics
Israel targets X users, right-wing media with $2 million ad push
The effort is part of a $9.9 million contract with Republican strategists to improve views of the country in the US
July 22, 2026
Military Industrial Complex
Trump acquired at least $10 million in defense stocks last year
The president's portfolio kept accumulating shares in companies — like Palantir and Lockheed Martin — that were benefiting directly from his global military escalations
July 09, 2026
QiOSK
Half of new Pentagon advisory board works for military industry
Among the new members are a former senator now employed by Saudi Arabia and a VC with large defense investments
June 30, 2026
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