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cartoon carousel Every week, political cartoonists from across the country and across the political spectrum apply their inky skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies, and other shocking events in the world of politics. The fruits of this labor are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and infuriate readers of all political persuasions. Here's a deal on the best of this week's crop, fresh from the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker. By POLITICAL STAFF 03/03/2023 08:48 am

cartoon carousel Every week, political cartoonists from across the country and across the political spectrum apply their inky skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies, and other shocking events in the world of politics. The fruits of this labor are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and infuriate readers of all political persuasions. Here's a deal on the best of this week's crop, fresh from the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker. By POLITICAL STAFF 03/10/2023 04:30amEST

Rep Jay Obernolte is, according to his colleagues, the person to know about AI. | Rich Pedroncelli/AP Photo Last November, when the ChatGPT artificial intelligence platform was launched, an old science fiction question became very real: how long will it be until machines are smarter than humans? It ushered in a new era in technology, one that has enormous implications for the nation's economy and politics. On The Hill, members of Congress suddenly needed answers about the impending disruption. The expert they turned to was a video game developer from Southern California, Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-Calif.).

Trump's plan, shared in advance with POLITICO, calls for a competition to design and create up to ten new "Freedom Cities," built from scratch on federal land. Proposes an investment in the development of vertical takeoff and landing vehicles; the creation of "hives of industry" caused by the cut off of imports from China; and a population increase triggered by “baby bonuses” to encourage parents-to-be to continue childbearing. It's all, his team says, part of a larger national beautification campaign aimed at inspiring progressive visions of America's future. “Past generations of Americans have pursued big dreams and bold projects that…