5/19/26: Trump $1.8 Billion Slush Fund For Allies, Students Boo AI At Graduation, Kars4Kids Scandal Erupts

Donald Trump has orchestrated a $1.8 billion slush fund for political allies through a controversial settlement with the IRS, creating a precedent where taxpayer money can be distributed at the discretion of the Department of Justice—effectively turning the federal government into a personal piggy bank. This fund, justified as a 'lawful process' for victims of 'lawfare,' will likely reward key figures from the January 6th insurrection, many of whom have criminal records, including violent offenses and child sex crimes. The move undermines the rule of law by rewarding lawbreaking with federal payouts, while simultaneously slashing white-collar prosecutions and pardoning billionaires like Guatam Adani—raising serious concerns about systemic corruption and the erosion of democratic norms. Meanwhile, a growing backlash against AI is erupting among new graduates, who are booing commencement speakers for promoting AI as a 'revolution' that threatens their livelihoods. Polls show only 18% of young people feel hopeful about AI, as they see it not as a tool for empowerment but as a force designed to replace human labor. This skepticism is fueled by the fact that elite technocrats, like Ken Griffin and Elon Musk, openly celebrate AI's ability to automate high-skilled jobs, while young people face a job market where companies are hiring fewer humans.