Mr. Musk Goes to Washington — With a $2 Trillion Agenda

Donald Trump tapped the tech mogul to co-lead an effort to slash government spending, but questions abound over how such an initiative would actually work.

Business - The New York Times - Yesterday

Elon Musk goes to Washington

Billionaire chief of Tesla and X looks set to take up influential adviser role in White House

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Musk draws skepticism with call for $2 trillion in spending cuts

Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s call for “at least” $2 trillion in cuts to federal spending is drawing skepticism from experts as the billionaire tech magnate cements himself as one of former President ...

Politics - The Hill - November 3

Will Elon Musk be able to cut $2 trillion from US government spending?

The Tesla CEO claimed he could slash US spending by eradicating “waste”.

If Musk and Trump want to cut federal spending by $2 trillion, they’ll have to come for Social Security and Medicare

Musk is talking big cuts. Something’s got to give.

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

How Trump Superfan Elon Musk’s Plan to Cut $2 Trillion in Spending Could Mean Economic Chaos

The GOP candidate has spoken of making the billionaire CEO in charge of a ‘Department of Efficiency,’ but experts warn those dramatic reductions could mean instability and turmoil.

Business - Inc. - October 30

Crypto Industry Pushes Policy Change Agenda as Global Investment Tops $3.2 Trillion

Crypto companies want the Trump administration to promote digital assets and can expect a friendlier regulatory climate. The U.S. election has pushed global crytpo totals to record highs.

Business - Inc. - 12 hours ago

USC goes cold at the goal line, falling to Washington in another road loss

USC fails to score late after driving to the Washington goal line before a last-minute drive sputters in the Huskies' red zone, dooming USC to a 26-21 loss.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 3

Movie Review: 'Gladiator II,' with Denzel Washington, goes back into the arena

“Gladiator II” isn’t quite the prestige film that the first one, a best-picture winner, was

Entertainment - ABC News - 3 days ago

No. 1 pick Risacher opens with 3, goes 2-for-8

Zaccharie Risacher drained his first shot before finishing with seven points as the Hawks held on against the Nets on Wednesday night.

Sports - ESPN - October 24

A visit with "Mr. Baseball" Bob Uecker

During six undistinguished seasons in the major leagues, Bob Uecker never played an inning for the Milwaukee Brewers. But during his more than half-century as the team's play-by-play announcer, he ...

Finding Mr Fox: The adventure of a lifetime

Two Brazilian sailors prepare for a voyage that will change their lives forever

Jaguars' Parker Washington stuns Patriots with franchise-record punt return that goes for a touchdown

Normally players don't return punts from spot Washington did

Sports - CBS Sports - October 20

See the 2 giant pandas that just arrived in Washington from China

Bao Li and Qing Bao, the two new giant pandas from China have arrived in Washington, D.C. The pandas are settling into their new habitats as they prepare to make their public debut on Jan 24. NBC's ...

Navy IDs 2 'trailblazing' female aviators killed in Washington jet crash

The Navy on Sunday declared two aviators dead after their jet crashed in northeast Washington on Oct. 15.

Navy identifies 2 female pilots killed in Washington state crash

The Navy has identified the two crew members who went missing and were later declared dead after their EA-18G Growler jet crashed in Washington state last week. Naval aviator Lt. Serena “Dug” ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Washington teen accused of fatally shooting 2 adults, 3 children

A teenager is accused of fatally shooting five people, including three children, at a home in Fall City, Wash. KING's Natalie Swaby reports.

CDC Confirms 2 Bird Flu Cases in Washington State

There have been 31 confirmed human cases.

Business - Inc. - October 24

Jeff Bezos Defends Decision to End Washington Post Endorsements

Mr. Bezos, the newspaper’s owner, said that presidential endorsements “create a perception of bias” and that “my views here are, in fact, principled.”

Business - The New York Times - October 29

Shooting in mall in Vancouver, Washington leaves 1 dead, 2 wounded

One person is dead and two others wounded after a shooting in the food court of the Vancouver Mall in Vancouver, Wash. and the suspect is at large, police say.

WATCH: 2-year old’s heartwarming reunion with grandparents after a month apart goes viral

A TikTok video of Rory, 2, reuniting with her grandparents, after they were on vacation in Spain his giving social media all the feels.

Trump returns to Washington flanked by Elon Musk, gets standing ovation from GOP

Donald Trump is back in Washington, arriving with billionaire Elon Musk. His first stop was to speak to House Republicans.

Warren scores 2 TDs as No. 6 Penn State routs Washington 35-6

Tyler Warren caught eight passes for 75 yards and ran for two touchdowns as No. 6 Penn State pulled away from Washington 35-6

Sports - ABC News - 4 days ago

Usyk vs. Fury 2 press conference highlights: Oleksandr Usyk goes full Agent 47, Tyson Fury promises revenge

Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury brought out all the theatrics for the Usyk vs. Fury 2 launch press conference ahead of their Dec. 21 rematch.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23

Comedian from 'Anchorman' and 'Mr. Show' sentenced in Jan. 6 Capitol attack

Actor Jay Johnston, who had roles on "Bob's Burgers," "Anchorman" and "Mr. Show," was sentenced to prison for his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.

Politics - NBC News - October 28

'Finding Mr. Christmas' challenges men to 'lead with kindness' for a role as a Hallmark hunk

The contestants of 'Finding Mr. Christmas' talk about how showing their emotions was a big part of the Hallmark reality competition series seeking a new leading man.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 31

Trump’s Tax Proposals Face a Fiscal Reckoning

Advisers to President-elect Donald J. Trump and Republicans on Capitol Hill are already looking at ways to scale back some of his more expensive ideas.

Business - The New York Times - November 7

U.S. deficit tops $1.8 trillion in 2024 as interest on debt surpasses trillion-dollar mark

The shortfall was more than 8% from the previous year and the third highest on record, the Treasury Department said Friday.

Business - CNBC - October 18

Watch as Giannis Antetokounmpo sports Mr. Potato Head costume to press conference after loss to Bulls

Antetokounmpo knows his fatherly responsibilities come first

Sports - CBS Sports - October 26

Hungary’s Viktor Orban and European Far-Right Leaders Welcome Trump’s Return

Viktor Orban of Hungary and other right-wing European politicians hail the return of a U.S. president who shares their tough views on issues like immigration.

World - The New York Times - 6 days ago

The Quarter-Trillion-Dollar Rush to Get Money Out of China

Chinese residents, worried about growth, have been illicitly moving billions of dollars out of the country, using everything from crypto to fine art.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 23

Global public debt will hit $100 trillion by year-end, says IMF

The IMF warned of the risks posed by unsustainable public debt levels.

Business - CNBC - October 23

Trump, Harris tax-break costs soar to more than $12 trillion

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have been proposing a slew of new tax cuts and credits over the course of their campaigns, and are even adding to the list in the ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

Beijing considers $1.4 trillion borrowing increase to support economy: Reuters

Fresh stimulus would help local authorities resolve off balance-sheet debt

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

China Reveals $1.4 Trillion Plan to Bail Out Local Governments

The support package came after smaller measures were announced to jump-start growth. Economists said it was not big enough to address China’s sluggish economy.

Business - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Tesla surpasses $1 trillion in valuation in the wake of Trump's victory

Tesla returned to the $1 trillion club Friday, after its stock surged in the days following Donald Trump's presidential election victory.

Countries Weigh How to Raise Trillions for Climate Crisis at COP29

Low-income countries need at least $1 trillion a year to manage climate change. Donald Trump’s victory just made that more difficult, but options exist.

World - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Why immigration is back on the European Union’s agenda

The new mood to tighten laws is driven in large part by the success of far-right parties, in power in seven countries. Clashes expected at EU summit as immigration tops agenda EU leaders met ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Nobel laureates endorse Harris economic agenda

Winners of the Nobel Prize in economics are backing Vice President Harris’s vision for the economy, calling it “vastly better” to that of former President Trump. “Harris’s economic agenda will ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

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