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Meta donates $1 million to Trump's inaugural fund
The move comes two weeks after Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg traveled to Florida and dined with President-elect Donald Trump in Mar-a-Lago.CBS News - 6h -
Nato’s European members discuss 3% target for defence spending
Increased military expenditure could be agreed at next year’s summit, intensifying pressure on national budgetsFinancial Times - 6h -
Selfridges’ Thai co-owner says it overpaid for luxury store portfolio
Head of Central Group family conglomerate says higher global interest rates make original £4bn price tag less attractiveFinancial Times - 6h -
Jan. 6 rioter says retired congressman invited him to Trump's inauguration
A Jan. 6 rioter filed a letter showing that a retired Republican congressman invited him to attend President-elect Trump's inauguration in Washington, D.C, next month. Russell Taylor, a California ...The Hill - 7h -
Mark Zuckerberg's Meta Donates $1 Million to Trump's Inaugural Fund
The president-elect had blasted the tech tycoon during the presidential campaign, but ties have been improving.The Wall Street Journal - 8h -
Jan. 6 defendant invited to Trump's inauguration by former GOP lawmaker
A former member and three current members of Congress invited a Jan. 6 defendant to President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, according to a letter filed by the defendant's lawyer.NBC News - 9h -
Wray to resign as FBI director before Trump's inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump announced in November that he intended to name Kash Patel to replace Cristopher Wray as FBI director.CBS News - 10h -
Trump invites China's Xi Jinping to inauguration
Sources have confirmed to CBS News that President-elect Donald Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to his inauguration in January. The invitation comes despite Trump's repeated plan to ...CBS News - 11h -
Trump Intends to Reshape U.S. Policies Within Hours of Inauguration
Donald Trump want to shake up politics on day one of his presidency.Inc. - 12h -
'A man of integrity': Retired congressman invites Jan. 6 rioter to inauguration
A man who pleaded guilty to a felony for participation in the Capitol riot filed a letter showing he was invited by a retired congressman to attend the inauguration.ABC News - 12h -
Meta Donates $1 Million to Trump’s 2025 Inauguration as Mark Zuckerberg Courts Favor for Second Term
The company didn't contribute to Trump's first inaugural in 2017 or Joe Biden's in 2021 The post Meta Donates $1 Million to Trump’s 2025 Inauguration as Mark Zuckerberg Courts Favor for Second Term ...Yahoo Sports - 6h -
Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta Donates $1 Million to Trump’s Inaugural Fund
The move follows a visit that Mark Zuckerberg, Meta’s chief executive, made last month to Mar-a-Lago to meet with President-elect Donald Trump.The New York Times - 6h -
Wray to resign as FBI director before Trump's inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump announced in November that he intended to name Kash Patel to replace Cristopher Wray as FBI director.CBS News - 12h -
Man who pleaded guilty to Jan. 6 charge asks if he can go to Trump's inauguration
Russell Taylor, who pleaded guilty to a Jan. 6 conspiracy charge, has asked the court if he can travel to Washington, D.C., to attend Donald Trump's inauguration on Jan. 20.CBS News - 13h -
Chris Wray plans to resign as FBI director ahead of Trump inauguration
FBI Director Christopher Wray has announced his plans to resign from the position ahead of President-elect Trump's inauguration. Trump appointed Wray during his first term in office and has already ...NBC News - 16h -
Why Cathie Wood may have the best fund to play Trump 2.0
Exposure to crypto, Musk and defense is bolstering this ETFMarketWatch - 20h -
China ramps up Wall Street meetings as Trump inauguration looms
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng has met with several U.S. finance executives as Beijing seeks to build relationships in the face of rising bilateral tensions.CNBC - 1d -
Live updates: Congress sprints to end as Trump nominees make rounds
Lawmakers returned to the Capitol this week to begin a sprint to finish work on a bill to keep the government funded, and legislation to authorize major defense programs. Read about the effort to ...The Hill - 1d -
Elon Musk’s rumoured $100m donation may just fuel a fresh look at UK political funding
Though denied, the mere fact a foreign billionaire could chuck so much money at one party might just spur rule changes. Elon Musk has denied he is gearing up to chuck $100m at Nigel Farage’s Reform ...The Guardian - 4d -
The U.S. Couple Donating to Notre-Dame Restoration Efforts
A couple from North Carolina are part of the second-largest group of donors to the huge fund-raising effort to restore the famous cathedral: Americans.The New York Times - 4d -
What's next for Meta's metaverse
It's been three years since Facebook changed its name to Meta and went all in on the metaverse, and a decade since it purchased Oculus. What happened?CNBC - 4d -
Gaza peace deal possible before Trump inauguration, Qatar’s PM says
Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani says there is work being done ‘to get things back on track’. Momentum has returned to the Gaza peace talks and an agreement is possible before Donald ...The Guardian - 5d -
World Bank reaches $100bn funding target but faces Trump challenge
US contribution under Biden sets up potential battle in the new Congress next yearFinancial Times - 5d -
Musk donated more than $250mn to Trump campaign, electoral filings show
Figures underscore lengths to which Tesla chief was prepared to go to secure victory in NovemberFinancial Times - 6d -
FirstFT: US equity funds record $140bn of inflows after Trump’s election win
Also in this newsletter, South Korea’s ruling party warns president could impose martial law again and the FT’s most influential women of 2024Financial Times - 6d -
Investors pour $140bn into US stock funds after Trump election victory
Bets incoming administration will enact ‘pro growth’ agenda spur rush into Wall Street equitiesFinancial Times - 6d -
Maximize the impact of your donations
Jill Schlesinger shares tips on how to give back during the season of giving while ensuring your donations have the biggest impact.CBS News - 6d -
Trump’s top inauguration donors to be rewarded with dinners and access
Those who donate $1m or raise $2m will get invites to dinners with Donald and Melania Trump as well as JD Vance. Top donors to Donald Trump’s inauguration committee will be rewarded with dinners ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
9 states poised to end coverage for millions if Trump cuts Medicaid funding
About 3.7 million people are at immediate risk of losing health coverage should the federal government cut funding for Medicaid expansions, as some allies of President-elect Donald Trump have ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Meta to scale back content moderation
Presented by LGBT Tech — {beacon} Technology Technology PRESENTED BY The Big Story Meta says harmless content taken down 'too often' Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, said ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Who will perform at Donald Trump’s inauguration?
Donald Trump is due to be sworn in as the 47th president of the United States at his inauguration on Jan 20, 2025.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
Trump team outlines inauguration benefits for donors
President-elect Trump’s team outlined the Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee benefits for donors over the Jan. 20 weekend, which include a reception with Cabinet picks, a Sunday service and the ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
How Private Funds Could Hurt Americans Under Trump
The fund managers who backed Donald Trump’s candidacy have welcomed his victory with calls for new directions in policy.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Woods says US Ryder Cup team should be paid if funds are donated to charity
Deal close to pay each US player $400k for 2025 event ‘What’s wrong with divvying it out to amazing charities?’ Tiger Woods believes American players should all be paid millions to play in the ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Netanyahu Welcomes Trump’s Demand to Free Hostages Before Inauguration
The Israeli leader’s comments came after President-elect Donald J. Trump threatened to take unspecified action unless the hostages held in Gaza are released by Jan. 20.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Meta’s Zuckerberg seeks ‘active role’ in Trump tech policies
Policy chief Nick Clegg says social media company ‘overdid it’ on content moderation, as it seeks to placate president-electFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
Where You Should Donate This Holiday Season
The return of Times Opinion’s annual giving guide.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Hedge funds profit from ‘Trump trades’ around US election
Element Capital and Graham Capital among macro managers that did well out of recent market swingsFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
California special session to 'safeguard' state from Trump kicks off with proposed $25 million legal fund
Gov. Gavin Newsom's special legislative session to safeguard California from potential "federal overreach" from the incoming Trump administration begins Monday.CNBC - Dec. 3
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