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Trump promises to buy a Tesla after electric-car maker’s shares tumble
US president’s late-night social media post follows company’s 15% share price dropFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
Trump's White House Tesla showcase for Musk raises ethics concerns
Ethics experts are sounding the alarm that the president's event with Elon Musk could eliminate the lines of proper objectivity from elected officials.ABC News - Mar. 13 -
FirstFT: Tesla warns Trump administration it is ‘exposed’ in trade war
Also in today’s newsletter, top Senate Democrat backs Republican funding bill, and China criticises Panama ports dealFinancial Times - Mar. 14 -
The GoBlackKnights.com Bracket Challenge Is Back!
GBK is holding a basketball bracket challenge for the Men's NCAA Tournament and we have prizes to offerYahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Trump defends mass firings, claiming many federal workers 'don't work at all'
President Trump said he feels "very badly" for the thousands of federal workers who lost their jobs in recent weeks but "many of them don't work at all."NBC News - Mar. 12 -
Trump defends advisor Mike Waltz for Signal texts to reporter about Houthi strike
Trump blamed a staffer for adding The Atlantic's Jeffrey Goldberg to a Signal thread with Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and others.CNBC - 3d -
Trump’s Tariffs by Whim Keep Allies and Markets Off Balance
Investors sent stock prices down on Thursday amid the uncertainty over what President Trump’s inconstancy means for the global economy.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
Wall Street suffers ‘ugly’ sell-off amid US recession fears, as Musk’s Tesla falls 50% from all–time high – business live
Volatility soars and shares slide after Beijing imposes tariffs on imports of agricultural goods from America. Analysts at investment bank Jefferies remain optimistic about the prospects for the ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Trump has ‘no respect for the courts or the rule of law’: Fmr. Trump WH attorney
Former Trump White House attorney Ty Cobb joins Meet the Press NOW to react to President Trump pushing back against the judicial system as courts challenge his executive orders. NBC News’ Aaron ...NBC News - Mar. 19 -
Trump creates 2026 FIFA World Cup task force
"I think it's going to make it more exciting," Mr. Trump said of playing the World Cup amid sharp rhetoric between leaders of the host nations amid the on-again, off-again tariffs.CBS News - Mar. 7 -
The real political challenge in running the NHS
Streeting will find the buck stops with him on the worst challenge of all: the funding crisisFinancial Times - Mar. 15 -
President Trump defends economic policies as EU announces retaliation against U.S. tariffs
The European Union announced retaliatory measures on about $28 billion in U.S. industrial and agricultural goods in response to President Trump's 25% increase in tariffs on steel and aluminum ...CBS News - Mar. 12 -
New Yorkers Protest as White House Defends Arrest of Mahmoud Khalil at Columbia
Hundreds of demonstrators marched downtown while a spokeswoman for President Trump said the president had the authority to detain Mahmoud Khalil.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
Professors sue Trump administration over Columbia University overhaul
Legal challenge reflects concerns over pressure on US academic freedomFinancial Times - 3d -
Vance to accompany wife to Greenland amid backlash
Vice President Vance said he's traveling to Greenland on Friday, a move that comes after the Trump administration provoked backlash from officials in Greenland and Denmark when it was announced ...The Hill - 3d -
Tesla bounces for second day after steepest drop since 2020
The electric vehicle company has shed more than 40% in market value since President Donald Trump took office.CNBC - Mar. 12 -
Commerce Secretary Lutnick defends Trump's tariffs: "Let the dealmaker make his deals"
Market volatility continued Tuesday with major indexes closing in the red as President Trump negotiates tariffs with Canada. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes sat down with ...CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Academic freedom in America needs to be defended. Here’s how | Jan-Werner Müller
To begin with, universities should not be intimidated by the claim that public opinion is turning against them. That’s not necessarily true. Less than two months in office, the Trump administration ...The Guardian - Mar. 18 -
Tesla and political violence
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Tesla attacks stoke fears of political violence Weeks of violent protests at Elon Musk’s Tesla showrooms and charging stations are fueling concerns ...The Hill - Mar. 21 -
The culture war over Tesla
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Conservatives embrace Tesla as liberals ditch Elon Musk Conservatives are rallying around Tesla while liberals ditch or distance themselves from Elon ...The Hill - 2d -
The state and local tax deduction could change amid Trump's tax cuts debate. Here's what to know
The state and local tax deduction could change in 2025 as lawmakers debate Trump's tax cuts. Here's what to know.CNBC - Mar. 12 -
Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump's Kids Will Compete at Same Junior Tournament Next Week amid Dating News
Charlie Woods and Kai Trump are both slated to compete in the Junior Invitational in South CarolinaYahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
G7 Foreign Ministers Agree on Ukraine Policy Amid Tensions Over Trump Tariffs
Secretary of State Marco Rubio found himself among allies in a fraught moment after President Trump’s tariff policies.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
Zelenskyy says Putin's 'words' aren't enough amid Trump call on energy ceasefire
President Donald Trump spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday as talks continue to try to end the Russia-Ukraine war.ABC News - Mar. 19 -
Trump and intelligence chiefs play down Signal group chat leak
President Trump also defended his national security team after a reporter was added to their message thread.BBC News - 3d -
Digested week: Just enjoy Tesla shares tumbling as Trump crashes the markets | Emma Brockes
The Elon Musk backlash, boos for JD Vance, Meghan naming protocol, a wombat botherer and – OMG! – buying kittens. To the people who parked their consciences and voted for Donald Trump because they ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
Tesla Stocks Tumble as Elon Musk’s Political Role Grows More Divisive
The automaker’s shares soared after Election Day as Elon Musk took a high-profile role as a Trump adviser. Now those gains have evaporated.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
Tariffs Could Give Tesla and Musk a Leg Up on Rivals
The company led by President Trump’s confidant Elon Musk builds all the cars it sells in the United States domestically and will be exempt from tariffs on finished vehicles.The New York Times - 2d -
Powell Says the Fed Is in No Hurry to Adjust Rates Amid Trump Policy Uncertainty
Jerome H. Powell says the Fed is focused on separating “signal from the noise,” as the president whipsaws on tariffs.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
Trump urged to appoint N Ireland envoy amid US investment ‘concern’
Lawmakers call on president to continue tradition of sending an emissary to the regionFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Misty Copeland Is Not Backing Down From DEI Amid Trump Pushback
The boundary-breaking ballet dancer and serial entrepreneur says this debate is not about acronyms. It’s about peoples’ lives.Inc. - Mar. 10 -
Taoiseach must tread carefully amid tensions before Trump meeting
Defence, the Palestinians and Irish-American trade will all be on the agenda as Micheál Martin heads to Washington. St Patrick’s Day has long been one of the sacred moments of the Irish-American ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
C.E.O.s Will Meet With Trump Amid Fears About Tariffs’ Fallout
The president is set to meet with corporate leaders on Tuesday, as concerns over his protectionist trade policies weigh on markets and the economy.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
Greenland election: Democrat party wins surprise victory amid spectre of Trump
Opposition centre-right party gains most votes ahead of Naleraq party, with coalition talks expected to begin. Greenland has voted for a complete overhaul of its government in a shock result in ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
Stock Market Remains Uncertain Amid Trump’s Whipsawing Tariffs and Budget Cuts
The administration’s whipsawing moves are leaving investors guessing. The risk is that this uncertainty comes at a real cost to the economy.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
Irish prime minister says "tariffs are damaging" amid Trump trade standoff
Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin described the U.S. and Ireland's economic relationship as a "two-way street."CBS News - Mar. 13 -
Advocates to rally in DC for Trans Day of Visibility amid Trump administration rollbacks
Transgender rights advocates from across the nation will gather on the National Mall this month in celebration of Transgender Day of Visibility, an annual commemoration of trans people worldwide. ...The Hill - Mar. 19 -
Federal Reserve cuts US economic growth outlook amid Trump tariffs
Officials raise inflation forecast to 2.7% this year, as Fed chair Jerome Powell says uncertainty is ‘remarkably high’. Officials at the US Federal Reserve cut their US economic growth forecasts ...The Guardian - Mar. 19 -
Mark Carney Calls Snap Elections in Canada Amid Trump Threats
Mark Carney, who has only been prime minister for 10 days, has called for a general election to be held on April 28.The New York Times - 4d -
Consumer attitudes worsen more than expected amid Trump's tariffs: Survey
Survey of shopper woes comes days before the onset of additional U.S. tariffs.ABC News - 3d