Possible Trump Treasury secretary says he'd work with Musk to cut federal spending

A vote for Donald Trump is a vote for Elon Musk

Donald Trump's potential administration could benefit from Elon Musk's efficiency efforts, as he could be put in charge of a government efficiency commission to cut down on bureaucracy and save ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Elon Musk’s riskiest bet yet: Donald Trump

The billionaire entrepreneur has gone all-in behind the Republican candidate. If he wins, the prize could be substantial influence over the administration

Business - Financial Times - October 21

Elon Musk Plots His Final Moves for Trump

With less than two weeks until Election Day, the richest person in the world is throwing himself into the effort to elect the former president.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Michael Keaton: Trump, Musk don't respect supporters

Actor Michael Keaton said former President Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk don’t respect their supporters, in a video posted to Instagram this week. “You know, for some of you folks who, guys, ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Anti-hate group vows to continue work after Elon Musk’s declaration of ‘war’

X owner renews hostilities with Center for Countering Digital Hate after it is linked to US election interference row. UK politics live – latest updates . A UK-founded anti-hate speech ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Biden calls out Musk over a published report that the Tesla CEO once worked in the US illegally

President Joe Biden has slammed Elon Musk for hypocrisy on immigration after a published report that the Tesla CEO once worked illegally in the United States

Tech - ABC News - 2 days ago

Pro-Hamas group that helped organize college protests is a 'sham charity,' Treasury says

A pro-Palestinian organization that has helped organize protests on American college campuses is a “sham charity," the Treasury Department said Tuesday.

U.S. Treasury says debt-auction sizes can remain steady for next several quarters

Agency to auction $125 billion next week, unchanged from last quarter

Business - MarketWatch - 9 hours ago

Rep. Maxwell Frost says Congress should return "as soon as possible" to replenish relief funds

Rep. Maxwell Frost of Florida has signed a letter urging Congress to return from recess to replenish relief funds, telling "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that although FEMA currently has ...

Middle East crisis live: Israel hails Yahya Sinwar’s death as ‘beginning of the end’ as US signals push for ceasefire and hostage return

Israeli PM says 'task before us is not yet complete’; US president, VP and senior leaders say killing must be opportunity to end Gaza war. Israel says Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar is dead: what we ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Biden "deeply concerned" by possible leak about Israel and Iran, White House says

President Biden is "deeply concerned" by the possible leak of U.S. intelligence documents regarding Israeli preparations for an attack on Iran, spokesman John Kirby said Monday.

World - CBS News - October 21

Sri Lanka says 3 locals were arrested over a possible attack on Israel tourists

Sri Lanka police have arrested three persons in connection with a possible attack on Israel travellers in the Indian ocean island, a government minister said on Thursday, a day after the ...

World - ABC News - 6 days ago

Will Shohei Ohtani pitch in 2024 World Series vs. Yankees? Dodgers manager says 'no possibility' of it

Ohtani hasn't pitched since undergoing elbow surgery last fall

Sports - CBS Sports - 5 days ago

Children must not pay price of council cuts, commissioner says

Local government experts say councils made all the "easy cuts" years ago and still face shortfalls.

Would a Strong Job Market Stop Fed Rate Cuts? This Official Says No.

Mary C. Daly, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, said that the central bank shouldn’t act “out of fear.”

Business - The New York Times - October 15

Back-to-back rate cuts no indication of future ECB policy, governor says

Slovenian central bank chief Boštjan Vasle argues central bank needs flexibility to respond to signs of persistent inflation

World - Financial Times - October 20

Funding cuts could mean death of Sámi languages, say Indigenous parliaments

Sweden and Finland plan to withdraw funding to safeguard nine languages defined as threatened by Unesco. The Indigenous parliaments of Sweden, Finland and Norway have warned that some Sámi ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

How to Attract Holiday Shoppers? Target and Walmart Say: Price Cuts and Throwbacks

Big-box retailers are rolling out discounts ahead of the winter shopping season.

Business - Inc. - October 23

UK needs big emissions cut, climate watchdog says

The government's advisers say faster action is needed but the UK has the tools to achieve this.

DOJ warns Elon Musk his $1M giveaway to registered voters may violate federal law

The Justice Department has warned Elon Musk's America PAC that his $1 million giveaway to swing-state registered voters may violate federal law, a source says.

Gallerist Atsuko Ninagawa on how to navigate Tokyo’s art scene

A tour of the city’s cultural highlights with the co-founder and director of Art Week Tokyo

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Reeves’ Budget measures risk hitting ‘working people’, analysts say

Some businesses will struggle with tax rises alongside a higher minimum wage and new labour laws