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Under Trump and Musk, billionaires wield unprecedented influence over US national security
Government officials and contractors long controlled spy operations. Now the likes of Musk and Bezos are in control. Just days before Donald Trump ’s inauguration in January, Blue Origin, the ...The Guardian - 1d -
Musk, Navarro tangle on tariffs
Tech billionaire and close Trump ally Elon Musk tangled with the president's trade advisor Peter Navarro on tariffs over the weekend, as the administration’s new import taxes have roiled the stock ...The Hill - 10h -
Billionaire Trump backer warns of 'economic nuclear winter' over tariffs
Bill Ackman says the US president should pause his planned import taxes - or risk shattering investors' confidence.BBC News - 5h -
National Security Agency chief dismissed, 'no real reason for why'
President Trump ousted the two top officials at the National Security Agency. NBC News Senior National Security Correspondent Courtney Kube reports on the ouster and the lack of clarity from the ...NBC News - 3d -
Alarm as Republicans in Congress back Trump and Musk’s attacks on US judges
Mike Johnson and Jim Jordan echo president and key ally as experts express fears for ‘bedrock constitutional principles’. US protests live – latest updates As Donald Trump and Elon Musk ...The Guardian - 15h -
Panama to file criminal complaint over canal concession
Move comes hours before visit by Pete Hegseth as US raises pressure over Chinese influence over waterwayFinancial Times - 25m -
The Memo: Trump under pressure on tariffs as Dow sinks again
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell yet again on Monday, keeping President Trump under pressure over the tariff policy that has roiled the world since it was announced last Wednesday. Trump ...The Hill - 2h -
Abigail Disney: ‘Every billionaire who can’t live on $999m is kind of a sociopath’
She is one of the heirs to the Walt Disney fortune – and has long argued for rich people like her to pay more tax. Now she is working out how best to meet the challenge of Trump, Musk and the ...The Guardian - 21h -
Which Trump-supporting billionaires have lost the most in tariff markets turmoil?
Wealth of world’s richest tycoons shrinks as US president’s trade war spooks investors. Business live – latest updates With global stock markets reeling from Donald Trump’s announcement of ...The Guardian - 10h -
‘Natty or Not’ Influencer Kenny Boulet Wants People to Be More Honest About Steroids
The fitness influencer Kenny Boulet, who asks gymgoers if they’re “natty or not,” wants people to be more honest about their steroid use.The New York Times - 5d -
Musk’s Dissent on Tariffs Sparks Backlash From White House Insiders
Can’t DOGE this: Trump trade adviser Peter Navarro snubs the billionaire’s call for a U.S.-E.U. free trade and immigration zone as the naivete of someone who “sells cars,” and “doesn’t understand” ...Inc. - 8h -
Trump says US ‘having direct talks’ with Iran over nuclear deal
President, sitting in Oval Office with Benjamin Netanyahu, warns Tehran of ‘great danger’ if talks are not successful. Donald Trump has announced that the US is to hold direct talks with Iran in a ...The Guardian - 3h -
Are we finally seeing the fall of Elon Musk?
Democrats have used Tesla to undermine the entrepreneur and to highlight oligarchs’ role in the Trump administrationFinancial Times - 12h -
Dropped Signal at the White House
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Congress pushes back as Trump snubs Signal chat The White House’s assertion that the case surrounding national security officials’ use of Signal is ...The Hill - 3h -
When It Comes to D.E.I. and ICE, Trump Is Using Federal Grants as Leverage
The Department of Homeland Security is reviewing billions of dollars in grants to make sure cities and states are complying with President Trump’s priorities on immigration and diversity.The New York Times - 5h -
Trump is targeting US universities as never before. Here are four ways to help them | Cas Mudde
Supporters in Europe can offer new opportunities and minimise the isolation. Certainly they can avoid making things worse. Universities in the US are under attack. While the Trump administration ...The Guardian - 21h -
Tesla's June robotaxi deadline looms as political backlash builds over Elon Musk
CNBC took multiple rides with Tesla owners using Full Self-Driving (Supervised), experiencing its strengths, weaknesses and ongoing evolution.CNBC - 2d -
Can Musk Pull Trump Back From the Tariff Ledge?
Elon Musk has been criticizing Trump’s tariff policy — and publicly. Could there be a strategy?The New York Times - 2h -
Caribbean is friend of US, not an enemy, regional leaders say over Trump’s tariffs
Barbados PM and Caricom chair calls on Washington to engage in talks to ‘keep prices down for all of our people’. The Caribbean is a friend, not an enemy, leaders in the region have told Donald ...The Guardian - 8h -
The Affordable Car Is About to Go Extinct in the US
As President Donald Trump’s tariffs set in, it may well be time to say goodbye to the under-$30,000 car.Wired - 2d -
Mark Cuban: Tariffs, DOGE cuts could result in 'far worse situation than 2008'
Billionaire investor Mark Cuban predicted the United States economy would be in a “far worse situation than 2008” if President Trump’s tariffs stay in place and Elon Musk’s Department of Government ...The Hill - 3h -
US trading partners puzzle over whether there's room for negotiations
The impact from U.S. President Donald Trump's blast of tariff hikes is reverberating across world markets as America's trading partners puzzle over whether there is room for negotiating better dealsABC News - 12h -
Deported over a speeding ticket? Dozens of US students’ visas abruptly revoked
Nearly 40 students report canceled visas over minor infractions as Trump intensifies crackdown on universities. Lisa was eating takeout at a friend’s place when the email from her university ...The Guardian - 9h -
Supreme Court lifts orders blocking Trump from deporting Venezuelans under Alien Enemies Act
The Supreme Court vacated a judge's order temporarily blocking the Trump administration from using the Alien Enemies Act (AEA) to deport Venezuelans, enabling the administration to resume removals ...The Hill - 1h -
National Security Agency chief and deputy director dismissed
Air Force Gen. Timothy Haugh was both the head of U.S. Cyber Command and the director of the NSA since February 2024.NBC News - 3d -
Trump threatens additional 50% tariffs on China over retaliatory levies
President poised to further impose taxes after Beijing announced a 34% tariff on US imports as global markets fall. US politics live – latest updates Donald Trump has threatened to impose an ...The Guardian - 2h -
Billionaire financiers lambast Trump tariffs
Alarm at market turmoil prompts even allies of the president to speak outFinancial Times - 6h -
'Masterful' UConn cruises to 12th national title
It had been nine long years since UConn won an NCAA tournament, and the Huskies played like it on Sunday, authoring a dominant 82-59 performance over South Carolina in Tampa and securing the 12th ...ESPN - 10h -
Donald Trump says he is not looking at pausing tariffs as US markets close after rocky day – business live
US president, when asked about considering a pause in global tariffs, says ‘We’re not looking at that’. Trump threatens additional 50% tariffs on China over retaliatory levies Volatility grips ...The Guardian - 4h -
Elon Musk's brother slams Trump tariffs, calls them 'permanent tax on the American consumer'
Kimbal Musk, the brother of the world's wealthiest person, took to X on Monday to criticize President Donald Trump's tariffs.CNBC - 4h -
Face the Nation: Warner, Arrington, Gordon
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on the Trump administration's foreign policy and sharing attack plans over an app.CBS News - 8h -
Exclusive: how the Atlantic’s Jeffrey Goldberg got added to the White House Signal group chat
Internal investigation cleared the national security adviser Mike Waltz, but the mistake was months in the making. Donald Trump ’s national security adviser Mike Waltz included a journalist in ...The Guardian - 1d -
Out of power in Congress, Democrats spotlight Trump's DOJ with 'shadow hearing'
WASHINGTON — A lawyer representing the former U.S. pardon attorney complained in a letter to the Justice Department that it was using "security resources to intimidate" Liz Oyer ahead of her ...NBC News - 15h -
Trump: US, Iran to hold direct nuclear talks on Saturday
President Trump said the U.S. will hold direct talks with Iran over its nuclear program, saying a meeting is set for Saturday. He made his remarks alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin ...The Hill - 5h -
NSA Chief Ousted Amid Trump Loyalty Firing Spree
Plus: Another DOGE operative allegedly has a history in the hacking world, and Donald Trump’s national security adviser apparently had way more Signal chats than previously known.Wired - 2d -
Trump adviser fires back at Bill Ackman: 'Nuclear winter' talk 'completely irresponsible'
White House National Economic Council (NEC) Director Kevin Hassett said in a Monday interview that billionaire hedge fund investor Bill Ackman “should ease off the rhetoric” after he warned that ...The Hill - 8h -
Vanessa Bryant Mourns Late Daughter After UConn Wins National Championship: ‘Gigi Would’ve Loved Being There’
UConn star Paige Bueckers said she feels like Kobe and Gianna were "watching over us" during the tournamentYahoo Sports - 7h -
Trump is losing the confidence of business leaders, billionaire investor Bill Ackman says
Bill Ackman said that America is heading toward a self-inflicted "economic nuclear winter" as a result of President Donald Trump's tariff policy rollout.CNBC - 12h -
Billionaire on trial in Azerbaijan who risks being left behind by peace deal
Ethnic Armenian Ruben Vardanyan's fortune is of little use now that he is facing a possible life term in jail.BBC News - 1h -
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Nintendo Delays Switch 2 Preorders Thanks to Trump’s Tariffs
In an unprecedented move, Nintendo has pushed preorders for its highly anticipated Switch 2 to an unknown date. Why? Trump’s tariffs.Wired - 3d