Massive Update On President Trump's Promised $5,000 Payments

Massive Update On President Trump's Promised $5,000 Payments

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Fears of an AI apocalypse, Trump's $5,000 promise: Editorial cartoons for Sept. 20, 2026

A researcher for the artificial intelligence company Anthropic quit earlier this month, citing his fear that AI is developing too fast and could outrun human control. That got everyone’s attention, including Congress, which set to work crafting regulations before the House abruptly adjourned last week.

DE LA BASTIDE COLUMN: Is Trump's promise of $5,000 for voting Republican feasible?

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Editorial: The safety of your ballot is in your hands

President Donald Trump reads the polls, too. Terrified of a “Blue wave,” he’s working furiously to keep Democrats at bay and democracy on the ropes. First, he promised $5,000 checks to all Americans — a flat-out bribe, payable if ...