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Report: Chinese propaganda, Singham network, foreign dark money linked to campaigns against data centers

A new report alleges foreign influence from China, including state media and funded nonprofits like CodePink, is driving campaigns to block U.S. AI data center ...

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WOW 🇨🇦 the United States is now launching an investigation into discriminatory regulations by CANADA impacting streaming services and digital creators

Tough day for Canada USA relations. I don’t see this ending well for Canada pic.twitter.com/zZUYWkHusd
— Melissa 🇨🇦 (@MelissaLMRogers) May 18, 2026

WOW

The Liberals passed a law that quietly taxes your streaming subscriptions.

A congressman from Pennsylvania is the one trying to stop it.

Think about what that means.

The people YOU elected, to protect YOUR wallet, BUILT THE TAX.

And a politician you'll NEVER get to… https://t.co/fchekmMrfI
— Mario Zelaya (@mario4thenorth) May 18, 2026

As a Canadian Conservative political commentator who has lost upwards of 50% of my income due to these policies… thank you. Our government doesn’t care about us, especially if it means they can protect their narrative and continue to silence dissent. But maybe they will listen…
— Jasmin Laine (@JasminLaine_) May 18, 2026

The U.S. has launched yet another section 301 investigation into the practices of our Government. pic.twitter.com/QRYPWpx2VG
— Ryan Gerritsen🇨🇦🇳🇱 (@ryangerritsen) May 18, 2026

Is it appropriate for the governor to post this from his official account when Theo Angelis is on the ballot? https://t.co/y1oZJsQfVx
— Brandi Kruse (@BrandiKruse) May 18, 2026

I’ve been saying that for years. https://t.co/tvhkLnzMb3 pic.twitter.com/1a5t40vwiJ
— Kitler (@Kitler512) May 18, 2026

Here are links to the relevant state law and to the WA Executive Ethics Board "Filing a Complaint" page.

Relevant state law:https://t.co/UxReYih1J8

WA Executive Ethics Board:https://t.co/WNCEF3FglO https://t.co/Ry8eWeWgi4
— Jim Walsh (@JimWalshLD19) May 19, 2026

And he dropped a $2000 donation for bob’s 2028 campaign last year before being appointed to the court, knowing he cannot donate once he’s appointed. Seems sus! Appointment purchased?
— DOGE WA (@Wake_upWA) May 19, 2026

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