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Abortion, unions and redistricting cases await the Wisconsin Supreme Court after a liberal's win
Susan Crawford’s Wisconsin Supreme Court election victory over a conservative candidate backed by President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk cements a liberal majority on the state’s top ...ABC News - 2d -
DOGE is a nightmare for counterintelligence
If Donald Trump and Elon Musk were serious about giving their novel experiment in “government efficiency” a chance to be done right, they would stand down DOGE operations until sound security ...The Hill - 2d -
Workers at Wilson Center Put on Leave as Trump Seeks Shutdown
About 130 employees of the Wilson Center were told they were being put on leave, just four days after workers for Elon Musk’s team entered the center.The New York Times - 1d -
Bernie Sanders: U.S. now a “pseudo-democracy”
In this preview of an interview to air on “CBS Sunday Morning” April 6, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders talks with CBS News’ Robert Costa about the influence of billionaires such as Elon Musk on the ...CBS News - 18h -
Netanyahu Drops Nominee for Spy Chief After Backlash
Eli Sharvit was a controversial choice after Israel’s prime minister fired his predecessor. Revelations that he wrote a column criticizing President Trump may have helped sink his chances.The New York Times - 3d -
Trump's executive order on elections sparks backlash
Democrats are stepping up their opposition to one of President Trump’s latest executive orders, which would require proof of citizenship in order to register to vote. The order directs state and ...The Hill - 3d -
She Accused the Senate President of Harassment. The Backlash Was Swift.
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan said Nigeria’s third most powerful politician punished her for not heeding his advances, but that she won’t be stopped.The New York Times - 5h -
How 'America First' created a strategic opening for Beijing
Tesla’s decline partly mirrors the global backlash triggered by the “America First” doctrine.The Hill - 3d -
Trump, Musk face early electoral test
Presented by National Council on Aging {beacon} Trump, Musk face early test of electoral strength WASHINGTON WILL BE CLOSELY WATCHING elections in Florida and Wisconsin on Tuesday for signs of ...The Hill - 4d -
Pension Funds Push Forward on Climate Goals Despite Backlash
At a time of resistance to environmental, social and governance goals, pension funds have become a bulwark against efforts to sideline climate risks.The New York Times - 5d -
‘Game over’ for ESG investing due to Trump backlash? Analysts say no
President Donald Trump and the GOP have expressed disdain for so-called ESG investments. Despite political headwinds, analysts say such funds are here to stay.CNBC - 5d -
Trump’s bombing threat over Iran nuclear programme prompts backlash
Iranian officials accuse US president of breaching UN charter and say ‘violence brings violence’. Iran has reacted with outrage after Donald Trump said the country will be bombed if it does not ...The Guardian - 4d -
Klarna hit by buy now, pay later backlash as it targets $15bn IPO
Swedish fintech brought ‘pay in four’ to everything from food to fashion but sceptics point to model’s vulnerabilitiesFinancial Times - 4d -
Wall Street Journal: Election results reflect 'MAGA backlash'
The editorial board of The Wall Street Journal is calling Tuesday night's election results in Wisconsin in Florida a wake-up call for President Trump and Republicans. "Democrats solidified their ...The Hill - 2d -
A Global Backlash to Trump’s Tariffs, and Deep Cuts to Public Health
Plus, a rare Beatles audition tape.The New York Times - 2d -
Wisconsin recipient of $1m from Musk was active in Republican campaigning
Nicholas Jacobs was immersed in party activities, even working to elect the Musk-favored candidate who lost. Archived social media posts from a student Republican operative, Nicholas Jacobs, who ...The Guardian - 1d -
Musk may soon leave the White House, but his bromance with Trump will remain
Rather than an explosive split that many predicted, Musk instead appears set to keep close ties with Trump and retain influence on US politics. After months of exerting extraordinary power over the ...The Guardian - 3h -
London mayor axes cyber crime victim support line
Decision triggers backlash among campaigners as violence against women and girls rises in capitalFinancial Times - 3d -
Katya Adler: EU talks tough on Trump tariffs in hope of U-turn
The EU has enormous economic clout as the biggest single market in the world, but does not want to risk a backlash.BBC News - 1d -
‘Loser’: Musk endures wave of gloating on X after liberal judge wins Wisconsin race
Democrats seize on result as a referendum on Musk and an emphatic repudiation of Trump’s richest supporter and ally. Democrats were tasting unfamiliar triumphalism on Wednesday after the election ...The Guardian - 2d -
Trump and Musk have ushered in a terrible era of cataclysm capitalism. But I have a plan to counter it | Julia Steinberger
The speed with which US democracy is being dismantled is dizzying, but if we organise resistance now we can stop this. Everything is moving too fast. The Trump-Musk administration is tearing ...The Guardian - 3d -
Dylan Mulvaney on transition, mental health and life after Bud Light fallout
Dylan Mulvaney opens up about the challenges of living as a trans woman in America, the fall out of the Bud Light campaign backlash and her new memoir.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
How Trump rattled Big Law
Plus, J&J’s latest attempt to settle class-action claims gets rejected and Klarna faces online backlash ahead of planned IPOFinancial Times - 3d -
France’s left is celebrating Le Pen’s conviction. But gloating will make it harder to beat the far right | Georgios Samaras
Beware the backlash strategies used by Trump and Berlusconi. It is vital that the National Rally leader isn’t able to capitalise on this verdict. The verdict is in: the National Rally (NR) and its ...The Guardian - 3d -
Lawmakers pursue avenues to counter Trump tariffs
Backlash to President Trump's tariffs cropped up throughout Capitol Hill on Thursday, as Democrats, and some Republicans, expressed concern about the sweeping levies on foreign imports.CBS News - 1d -
‘Trying to take advantage’ – Real Madrid star responds to backlash over comments made after Leganes win
Real Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin found himself in a tricky situation following his team’s hard-fought 3-2 victory over Leganes. It was a match filled with drama and controversy, particularly due...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Jordi Fernandez faces backlash after Anthony Edwards injury scare in Nets loss to Timberwolves
The Nets’ 105-90 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night at Barclays Center featured a bit of controversy. Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards shot a 3-pointer from the right corner ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Musk’s merger suffers from serious grade inflation
The huge valuations ascribed to X and xAI have raised eyebrowsFinancial Times - 4d -
Voters Will Offer an Early Assessment of Trump and Musk
Also, prosecutors plan to pursue the death penalty for Luigi Mangione. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.The New York Times - 3d -
High-stakes election in Wisconsin tests Musk’s influence
Voters headed to the polls on Tuesday for special elections in Florida and a Supreme Court race in Wisconsin, where spending surpassed $80 million – a record for a state court campaign – including ...NBC News - 3d -
Musk gives away $1m cheques ahead of Wisconsin's Supreme Court election
The state's attorney general tried to block the giveaway arguing it was an illegal bid to buy votes.BBC News - 5d -
The people vs Musk: billionaire transforms Wisconsin court contest
State election has become most expensive judicial race in US history as Tesla boss spends unprecedented amountFinancial Times - 5d -
Trump and Musk are targeting Social Security, and you should worry
Why go after Social Security? Because that's where the money is.The Hill - 5d -
Musk and early voting take center stage in Wisconsin and Florida elections
A steady stream of money, advertisements and activity from national political figures has flowed into Wisconsin and Florida ahead of elections Tuesday.NBC News - 4d -
A $90m litmus test - Wisconsin court vote becomes referendum on Musk
The priciest judicial contest in US history will indicate voter sentiment towards President Trump's billionaire ally.BBC News - 4d -
Musk’s X asks Supreme Court to shield users from US government
Billionaire backs case brought by Coinbase client whose data was surrendered to authoritiesFinancial Times - 3d -
Musk-backed candidate loses Wisconsin race as liberals surge
Republicans retain US House seats in special elections in Florida but Democratic vote risesFinancial Times - 3d -
Musk denies role in Trump administration could soon end
Position heading so-called efficiency department thought to be vulnerable after loss of Wisconsin supreme court electionFinancial Times - 2d -
Whole Hog Politics: Musk proves elections are awfully hard to buy
On the menu: Tariffs taxed in new poll; Senate Dems get their man in New Hampshire; California primary getting crowded; Peter Navarro, ‘Drumline’ enthusiast; At least he didn’t add Jeffrey ...The Hill - 1d -
Booker breaks Senate record with marathon 24-hour speech protesting Trump and Musk
New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker broke a record Tuesday evening, speaking for more than 24 hours in a marathon speech.ABC News - 3d
