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Trump uses AI-generated images on Truth Social to cast himself in powerful, mythic roles.
The visuals accompany posts that pair insults with political messaging.
Experts say the AI posts act as a visual form of propaganda similar to traditional tactics.
Researchers note Trump’s use of AI images echoes propaganda methods dating back to the 1930s.
Trump’s AI posts are seen as part of a ‘politics of feeling’ that leverages powerful visuals.
Experts warn the approach can inoculate audiences by shaping perceptions before news coverage.
The article contrasts AI visuals with typical democratic leadership aimed at uniting the public.
Analysts highlight that Trump’s AI imagery can quickly spread and polarize.
The piece notes the mix of visual rhetoric and verbal attack in Trump’s posts.

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Latest budget again diverts gasoline tax revenue away from the transportation lockbox despite 2016 amendment.
The lockbox requires fuel-related revenues to fund transportation, not other budget needs.
By fiscal 2026, the plan was for 100% of gas tax revenue to go to the Road Fund, but delays persist.
Officials say the remaining revenue often ends up in the General Revenue Fund instead of transportation.
Illinois road quality has been worse than the national average while funds are redirected.
The article emphasizes constitutional text over ballot summaries in interpreting the lockbox.
The piece calls for lawmakers to protect transportation money in the upcoming budget cycle.
Public attention centers on whether the administration will adhere to lockbox provisions going forward.
Delays in funding increases have hampered guaranteed transportation allocations.
The article labels the practice a constitutional and legal concern for transportation funding.

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A March Illinois tornado left a community needing stronger state support as federal relief stalls.
The author calls for closing corporate tax loopholes to fund disaster recovery for working families.
A Climate Change Superfund Act would finance resilience through taxes on industries tied to climate damage.
The piece stresses that recovery cannot fall only on working families while polluters profit.
Author urges Illinois lawmakers to act quickly to fund essential services and infrastructure.
Tax measures proposed include a billionaire wealth tax and taxing Big Tech’s digital ads.
A designated disaster-recovery fund would be financed by addressing climate-causing industries.
The author frames the issue as a call to protect communities from future storms through policy.
The piece cites personal loss to illustrate broader recovery needs for Illinois families.
The article notes that climate disasters are becoming a recurring and costly threat in Illinois.

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