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Paul Weiss Deal With Trump Faces Backlash From Legal Profession
Paul Weiss, a law firm targeted by President Trump, reached a deal to settle a conflict. Many in the legal field are condemning the agreement.The New York Times - 6d -
Trump buys Tesla to 'make a statement' about Musk backlash
President Trump said Tuesday he was buying a Tesla vehicle as he doubled down on his support of Elon Musk, who has come under mounting scrutiny for leading the Trump administration's government ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Noem aware Mexican, Canadian leaders have own 'political environments,' but Trump 'means business' on tariffs
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said on Sunday that she knows Mexican and Canadian leaders have their own “political environments” but that President Trump “means business” on ...The Hill - Mar. 9 -
Elon Musk's politics are hurting Tesla, 85% say in investor survey
More than eight out of every 10 respondents to a Morgan Stanley survey believe Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s controversial political activities are hurting his business.NBC News - Mar. 12 -
In Latin America, China is finally losing ground
Mexico is reviewing its tariff policy over China, and an American investor group has signed a huge deal taking control over key ports near the Panama Canal, indicating that Trump's America First ...The Hill - Mar. 9 -
Trump could be pushing South Africa closer to China
On Feb. 7, Trump issued the executive order “Addressing Egregious Actions of the Republic of South Africa.”The Hill - 3d -
Steelers getting conflicting reports about Aaron Rodgers future
Steelers get conflicting updates on Aaron Rogers' futureYahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
How Elon Musk’s DOGE Cuts Leave a Vacuum That China Can Fill
The Department of Government Efficiency is shuttering organizations that Beijing worried about most, or actively sought to subvert.The New York Times - 6d -
Gov't expert on Musk, DOGE's "slash-and-burn exercise"
In the opening weeks of the Trump administration, drama has been in high gear, thanks in part to Trump campaign funder and government disrupter Elon Musk, who has moved to quickly eliminate ...CBS News - Mar. 16 -
Tesla dealerships targeted as Elon Musk decries "evil attacks"
Elon Musk's ties to the Trump administration have provoked protests and violent attacks on Tesla across the U.S.CBS News - Mar. 19 -
White House says Trump won't cut Social Security, Medicare after Musk remarks
The White House on Tuesday asserted President Trump would not cut Social Security or Medicare after tech billionaire Elon Musk's comments about the need to examine entitlement spending gained ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Donald Trump Jr. Mixes Business and Politics in Serbia, as Protests There Rage
President Trump’s oldest son visited Belgrade, the site of a Trump International Hotel project, and pushed back on calls for the country’s president to resign.The New York Times - Mar. 19 -
'SNL' cold open spoofs Rubio, Musk clash mediated by Trump
The recent “Saturday Night Live” cold open spoofed a reported clash between tech billionaire Elon Musk and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. In the sketch, James Austin Johnson’s President Trump is ...The Hill - Mar. 9 -
Musk, Rubio clashed in front of Trump during Cabinet meeting: Sources
During a charged Cabinet meeting Thursday at the White House, Elon Musk clashed with top Cabinet officials, sources told ABC NewsABC News - Mar. 7 -
Rubio and Trump Officials Clash With Elon Musk in an Explosive Meeting
Simmering anger at the billionaire’s unchecked power spilled out in a remarkable Cabinet Room meeting. The president quickly moved to rein in Mr. Musk.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
Tesla Vandalism Surges in Canada as Trump and Musk Face Backlash
More than 80 Teslas were damaged in Hamilton, Ontario, the police said, amid other acts of vandalism against the company owned by Elon Musk.The New York Times - Mar. 21 -
China looks south as it seeks to reduce reliance on a capricious United States
China wants to protect against the volatility of Trump’s tariffs, and now has more than a dozen free trade agreements with global south countries. Chinese vice-premier Ding Xuexiang has pledged to ...The Guardian - 1d -
China looks south as it seeks to reduce reliance on a capricious United States
China wants to protect against the volatility of Trump’s tariffs, and now has more than a dozen free trade agreements with global south countries. Chinese vice-premier Ding Xuexiang has pledged to ...The Guardian - 1d -
Musk outlines DOGE work in rare TV interview
Tech billionaire Elon Musk offered new details about the work of President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) on Monday, while doubling down on the group’s efforts amid mounting ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
DOGE doxx site maps 'Musk World' as Trump AG threatens Tesla vandals with federal charges
Tesla CEO Elon Musk spent hundreds of millions to help President Donald Trump win a second term. His electric vehicle maker is paying a price for that.CNBC - Mar. 20 -
'Buy Tesla,' Commerce chief Lutnick urges as Musk leads DOGE for Trump administration
President Trump last week opened the White House lawn to become a Tesla showroom, with Elon Musk showing him a Cybertruck and other electric vehicles.CNBC - Mar. 20 -
Trump floats sending Tesla attackers to El Salvador prisons as White House rallies to defend Musk
Tesla and SpaceX boss Elon Musk, the world's richest man, donated more than $250 million toward President Donald Trump's successful presidential campaign.CNBC - Mar. 21 -
Trump allies press the White House to dial back Elon Musk's media interviews over his Social Security jabs
Trump allies have pressed the White House to dial back Elon Musk's media interviews, worried about his criticisms of Social Security.NBC News - 6d -
China’s Xi tells top global CEOs to use their influence to defend trade
Gathering of senior business leaders in Beijing comes amid rising tensions with USFinancial Times - 21h -
Elon Musk visits NSA after saying agency needs ‘overhaul’
Tech billionaire and senior President Trump adviser Elon Musk visited the National Security Agency (NSA) this week after calling for an "overhaul" of the agency earlier this month. Musk, who is ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
Elon Musk tells Tesla employees to hold on to their stock amid harsh selloff
Musk predicts ‘bright’ future despite Tesla bearing brunt of backlash against his role in Trump’s administration. US politics live – latest updates Elon Musk attempted to reassure Tesla ...The Guardian - Mar. 21 -
Elon Musk lashes out at US judges as they rule against Doge
Musk lambastes judges as leftwing activists in more than 20 posts as Trump administration’s judiciary clash intensifies. In the days after a federal judge ruled Elon Musk ’s dismantling of USAID ...The Guardian - Mar. 22 -
Trump’s flawed plan to bring business to America
The threat of tariffs will not spark a manufacturing renaissanceFinancial Times - 4d -
Law Firm Bends in Face of Trump Demands
Paul, Weiss — one of three law firms targeted by President Trump as part of his retribution campaign — said it resolved the conflict by agreeing to a range of commitments.The New York Times - Mar. 21 -
Trump Administration Deflects Blame for Leak at Every Turn
President Trump and other officials have given shifting, varied, implausible and sometimes conflicting explanations for how highly sensitive military information was shared in a group chat.The New York Times - 2d -
Goldman Sachs CEO: Business community 'understands' what Trump is trying to do with tariffs
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon said that the business community “understands” what President Trump is trying to do with levies on various goods, even though they want "lower tariffs everywhere.” ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Deal Makers Restaff for the Trump Era
Clients increasingly want to know how to navigate shifting diplomatic alliances, unexpected conflicts and an unpredictable American administration.The New York Times - Mar. 17 -
Donald Trump’s war on America’s universities
The administration has chosen Columbia University as the site of the first battle in a much wider conflictFinancial Times - Mar. 21 -
Musk doubles down on calling Mark Kelly ‘a traitor’
Tesla CEO Elon Musk, a top adviser to President Trump, doubled down on accusing Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) of being a "traitor" because he visited Ukraine and insisted the United States support the ...The Hill - 1d -
Musk doubles down on calling Mark Kelly ‘a traitor’
Tesla CEO Elon Musk, a top adviser to President Trump, doubled down on accusing Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) of being a "traitor" because he visited Ukraine and insisted the United States support the ...The Hill - 1d -
Ukraine war briefing: Trump ‘wants Zaporizhzhia power plant for US’
White House has ‘moved beyond’ minerals deal; Zelenskyy expects ceasefire deal to cover civilian as well as energy infrastructure. What we know on day 1,121. Europe live: latest news updates ...The Guardian - Mar. 20 -
Friday Briefing: Trump’s New Tariffs Risk Trade War
Plus, shark noises from New Zealand.The New York Times - 1d -
Friday Briefing: Trump’s New Tariffs Risk Trade War
Plus, shark noises from New Zealand.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump says Education Dept. shouldn't handle student loans: 'Not their business'
It's a major challenge to the Trump administration's plans to dismantle the Education Department: How to transfer the loan accounts of over 40 million people.CNBC - Mar. 11 -
I won’t rage against Trump — I’m too busy mourning America
If I get up and walk away from the Trump-trashing, it’s not because I’m offended.The Hill - 1d