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House tees up another CR vote
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story House moves on plan C The House on Friday will try again to avert a government ...The Hill - 1h -
Tesla Looks to Austin for Robotaxi Test as Musk’s Influence in Government Grows
Elon Musk bet the future of his company on a two-person, self-driving taxi—and it might take to Austin’s streets first. Will Musk’s role in Trump’s administration help make it happen?Inc. - 7h -
In Trump World, RFK Jr. and Elon Musk Highlight Debate Over Obesity Treatment
Statements by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Elon Musk tap into a dispute over whether lifestyle changes or drugs are a better way to treat obesity.The New York Times - 22h -
Vance flexes his influence during spending fight
Vice President-elect JD Vance is flexing his influence on Capitol Hill, underscoring his role as a critical and often behind the scenes player in President-elect Trump’s orbit while other prominent ...The Hill - 12h -
Musk flexes influence over Congress in shutdown drama
Musk and Trump quickly derailed a stopgap spending bill, showing their power before the president-elect even takes office.BBC News - 23h -
Elon Musk Flexes His Political Strength as Government Shutdown Looms
The world’s richest man led the charge to kill a bipartisan spending deal, in part by promoting false and misleading claims about it.The New York Times - 1d -
Elon Musk puts outsize influence on display in government funding fight: ANALYSIS
Musk is the world's richest man, owns one of its biggest communications platforms and is increasingly politically active. Washington is seeing how potent a blend that is.ABC News - 1d -
Musk pressure campaign on CR highlights his growing influence
Elon Musk’s aggressive push against a stopgap measure to prevent a government shutdown received mixed reactions from House Republicans, even as it seemingly ended in success with President-elect ...The Hill - 1d -
CR blows up on Johnson
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Johnson weighs plan B amid funding backlash Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is ...The Hill - 2d -
Romney: 'Confusion reigns' on CR as Trump's direction 'absent'
Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) criticized President-elect Trump for discord regarding the continuing resolution. “What does President Trump want Republicans to do: vote for the CR or shut down ...The Hill - 2d -
Maine Democrat opposes CR deal over raises for Congress
Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) vowed to vote against this week's continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government over a provision that authorizes an automatic pay raise for members of Congress. “We ...The Hill - 2d -
Speaker Johnson's CR text faces criticism from GOP members
Rep. Eric Burlison (R-Mo.) on Tuesday criticized Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) for not producing text for the continuing resolution (CR) and proposing measures that would add to the national debt. ...The Hill - 3d -
Women's Champions League to wrap up group stage that highlights a growing imbalance in European game
The competitive imbalance in women’s club soccer in Europe will be underscored this week in the final round of Champions League group-stage matches where little is on the line because of the ...ABC News - 4d -
Harris campaign aide accuses Musk of throttling content before election
A campaign aide to Vice President Harris accused tech billionaire Elon Musk of throttling content on his social platform X ahead to benefit President-elect Trump of the 2024 election. Harris deputy ...The Hill - 4d -
Thom Tillis warns pressure campaign to push Cabinet nominees could backfire
“If anything they could create a structural problem for future nominees if they overreach,” the GOP senator said.Politico - 5d -
Sam Altman reckons with a growing threat to OpenAI: Elon Musk
Tesla chief’s influence over Donald Trump encourages ChatGPT-maker into patriotic pitch to incoming administrationFinancial Times - 5d -
Milei, Musk and Maga: Is Argentina influencing the US?
As Argentina's libertarian President Javier Milei marks one year in office, his policies are keenly observed in the US.BBC News - Dec. 13 -
Serbia's president says he won't flee his country like Syria's Assad did despite growing protests
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbia's president accused Tuesday foreign intelligence services of trying to unseat him in the wake of spreading protests in the Balkan state and that he wouldn't flee the ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 12 -
Influencer 101
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Social media influencer a growing career choice A growing number of universities are looking at classes ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
Serbia's president says he won't flee his country like Syria's Assad did despite growing protests
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić says he isn't like ousted Syrian leader Bashar Assad and has no intention of fleeing the country despite spreading protests against his increasingly autocratic ruleABC News - Dec. 10 -
Social media influencer is a growing career choice. Colleges have noticed
Have influencers on social media created a new career field worthy of formal education? A growing number of universities are looking at classes and majors aimed at giving influencers the skills ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
Musk-backed group runs ad pressuring senators to support Hegseth
A group previously backed by tech billionaire Elon Musk is running an advertisement pressuring senators to support President-elect Trump’s pick for Defense secretary, Pete Hegseth. The ad, from ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
Hornets vs Pacers Game Highlights
Charlotte snaps an 8-game loss streak as they defeated the Pacers, 113-109. Top Performers – Indiana T.J. McConnell – 30 points, 6 assists Career-high in points Jarace Walker – 15 points, 3 ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 9 -
Warriors vs Timberwolves Game Highlights
The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Golden State Warriors, 107-90.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7 -
Israel seeks Elon Musk’s influence in resolving hostage situation in Gaza
SpaceX head has had Trump’s ear since election, and Israel hopes he can convince president-elect to pursue a deal. Israel has sought to enlist Elon Musk ’s help in reviving hostage negotiations ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Watch live: White House holds briefing as pressure grows on Biden for more pardons
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre will brief the press Friday afternoon as pressure grows on President Biden to issue more pardons before January. Biden seemingly reversed course on ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Musk signals he won't use growing influence to go after competitors
Elon Musk indicated Friday that he will not use his growing influence in the Trump administration to hurt or seek revenge on his industry competitors. In a post on his social platform X, Musk ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
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 - Dec. 6 -
‘Crazy ideology’: US groups drop diversity efforts as conservative pressure grows
Scale of the pullback is an abrupt reversal from policies that appeared poised to widely influence corporate ranksFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
Emmanuel Macron to address French nation as pressure grows to name new PM
Michel Barnier resigns as prime minister but will stay on in caretaker role until new government is appointment. The French president Emmanuel Macron has held meetings with parliament and senate ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Musk, Trump, A.I. and Other DealBook Summit Highlights
The economy, inflation, tariffs, the future of media, pardon politics and other big topics that made headlines this year.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Meta to build $10 billion AI data center in Louisiana as Elon Musk expands his Tennessee AI facility
Facebook’s parent company Meta says it will build a $10 billion artificial intelligence data center in northeast LouisianaABC News - Dec. 4 -
Romania hit by major election influence campaign, amid Russian cyber-attacks
Romania's intelligence service reveals details of what it says is an attempt from abroad to meddle in the country's presidential election.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Sam Altman brushes off Musk's influence in Trump administration amid tension
Sam Altman, the CEO of tech company OpenAI, brushed off tech billionaire Elon Musk's influence in the upcoming Trump administration, according to a Wednesday report from The New York Times. Altman ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
OpenAI CEO 'not that worried' about Elon Musk's influence in Trump administration
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is locked in a legal dispute with rival Elon MuskABC News - Dec. 4 -
Highlights: Wales make history in Dublin
Watch highlights as Wales win 2-1 in Dublin for a 3-2 aggregate triumph over Republic of Ireland to make history by reaching Euro 2025.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Musk’s legal battle for his $56bn goes on. Tesla’s board still looks supine | Nils Pratley
The craven stance of Tesla’s board should not be lost in the legal back-and-forth. The first time around, judge Kathaleen McCormick of the Delaware court of chancery got it right. The $56bn pay ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Will Elon Musk Ever Collect His Full Tesla Pay Package?
The electric vehicle maker vowed to appeal after a Delaware judge rejected the tech mogul’s massive compensation deal for a second time.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Judge rejects Elon Musk request to reinstate his $56 billion pay package
Elon Musk was seeking to reinstate a massive 2018 Tesla pay package after shareholders had reapproved it, but a judge denied his request.CBS News - Dec. 2
