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Threatened With Jail, Liz Cheney Condemns Trump’s ‘Assault on the Rule of Law’
Liz Cheney, the former Republican representative, said President-elect Donald J. Trump “lied about” the bipartisan House committee that investigated his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
Spending on TikTok Shop Rises as App Faces Ban
TikTok Shop sales had reached $100 million on Black Friday.Inc. - Dec. 8 -
Trump says ‘we're not touching’ Social Security in proposed cuts to government spending
During an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, President-elect Donald Trump says he’ll make the federal government “more efficient,” but he does not plan to touch federal entitlements like ...NBC News - Dec. 8 -
Germany, France and Poland condemn use of force against protesters in Georgia
The foreign ministers of Germany, France and Poland have strongly condemned “the disproportionate use of force" against peaceful protesters and the targeting of the opposition and media ...ABC News - Dec. 7 -
JD Vance, Elon Musk and the Future of America
How the two men’s visions for America come together, or clash, is a key to the new administration’s success.The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
Elon Musk spends $277 million to back Trump and Republican candidates
Elon Musk was the largest donor in the 2024 election cycle, spending at least $277 million to back President-elect Donald Trump and other Republican candidates.CBS News - Dec. 6 -
DOGE's Musk, Ramaswamy want Congress to pass huge spending cuts. That's a tough sell
Congress' enthusiasm for smaller government is tempered by the difficulty of agreeing on what to cut.CNBC - Dec. 6 -
Starmer to launch major government spending review
Ministers told to make their case for money from tight public fundsFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
John Fetterman: 'I admire Mr. Musk'
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) offered praise for tech billionaire Elon Musk and his career on Thursday, while acknowledging they may not always see eye-to-eye on political issues. "I admire Mr. Musk. ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
It’s Not Too Late to Rein In Holiday Spending
Research suggests that you’ll spend less than you otherwise would by setting a strict budget — even if you go over the budget.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Australian PM condemns arson attack on Melbourne synagogue as antisemitic
Arsonists caused extensive damage to a synagogue in the city of Melbourne on Friday in what Australia’s Prime Minister Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has condemned as an antisemitic attack.NBC News - Dec. 6 -
Melbourne synagogue fire condemned as ‘act of antisemitism’ as police search for culprits
Two masked people were seen spreading accelerant inside Adass Israel synagogue in Ripponlea on Friday, police say. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
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Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy’s DOGE Goes to Congress
The tycoons in charge of President-elect Donald J. Trump’s amorphous government efficiency initiative made the rounds on Capitol Hill, bashing debt but revealing little about how they will tackle it.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Critics warn of 'broligarchy' as Musk takes government role
As Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy prepare to lead the "Doge" — the Department of Government Efficiency — critics are dubbing Musk the "broligarch." Experts warn of a potential rise of an ...NBC News - Dec. 5 -
Blackburn unveils 'DOGE Acts' to cut spending, freeze federal hiring and salaries
Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) has unveiled her “DOGE Acts” to cut spending and freeze federal hiring, as well as salaries. “Senator Blackburn is planning to introduce a package of bills – known ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk meet with Republicans to talk DOGE spending cuts
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy began swapping ideas in person with congressional Republicans about ways they could slash federal spending and regulations.NBC News - Dec. 5 -
Musk and Ramaswamy pitch spending advisory board to lawmakers on Capitol Hill
NBC News Capitol Hill Correspondent Ryan Nobles, Senior Capitol Hill Correspondent Garrett Haake and CNBC Senior Washington Correspondent Eamon Javers join Meet the Press NOW to report on Elon Musk ...NBC News - Dec. 5 -
Musk meets with Thune at the Capitol
Elon Musk, the co-head of President-elect Trump’s new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), met with incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) Thursday morning ahead of meetings ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Black Friday showed consumers are still eager to spend — at the right price
Retailers again saw sales hit new heights from Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday, even as shoppers remain cautious about where and when to spend this holiday season.NBC News - Dec. 5 -
Musk, Trump, A.I. and Other DealBook Summit Highlights
The economy, inflation, tariffs, the future of media, pardon politics and other big topics that made headlines this year.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Concerns mount over Musk’s taste for revenge
Elon Musk’s growing criticism of President-elect Trump’s opponents and industry competitors is raising concerns he may use his increasing influence to intimidate adversaries. These fears are ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Musk plans to expand Colossus AI supercomputer tenfold
Facility in Memphis expected to incorporate more than 1mn GPUs as billionaire’s xAI aims to catch up with rivalsFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
EU Defense Spending Expected to Hit $342.6 Billion in Boon to Arms Makers
European Union countries are expected to increase their combined defense spending this year, which is likely to boost sales among arms contractors.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4 -
EU condemns reported Taliban move to suspend medical education for women and girls
The European Union has condemned the Taliban for violating human rights and women’s access to education after media reports that the Taliban’s leader has ordered private and public institutions to ...ABC News - Dec. 4 -
2023 DealBook Summit Concluded With an Elon Musk Discussion
Mr. Musk caught even Andrew Ross Sorkin off guard, as the Tesla and SpaceX leader accused advertisers that had pulled their money from X of trying to “blackmail” him.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the threat to press freedom
A second term for Trump has chilling implications for critical independent journalism and the media the industry . Donald Trump’s second term promises to deliver historic threats to US press ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
A sweet Black Friday deal for retailers this year: ‘People keep spending money’
Despite a consensus that many Americans voted last month based on concerns about financial well-being and cost-of-living pressures, the recent kickoff to the holiday-shopping season is ...MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
Gamers May Spend More Time Watching Games Than Playing Them
Over the last decade, streamers have taken on greater prominence in the gaming landscape and some have even attracted significant fan followings. Now, a new report suggests that players are ...GameSpot - Dec. 3 -
Khanna: Excluding Musk, Tesla from California EV credits 'just foolish'
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) criticized California for a recent proposal that would cut Tesla out of receiving electric vehicle (EV) credits during a Tuesday appearance on CNBC. “California having ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Judge reaffirms ruling invalidating massive Tesla pay package for Musk
A Delaware judge on Monday again blocked Elon Musk’s multibillion-dollar pay package from Tesla. The controversial compensation agreement, which is now worth more than $100 billion, was reapproved ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Delaware Judge Upholds Ruling That Denied Musk Massive Tesla Pay Package
Chancellor Kathaleen St. Jude McCormick cited ‘multiple, material misstatements’ in a company proxy statement as she reaffirmed earlier rulings scrapping the CEO’s $56 billion compensation award.Inc. - Dec. 3 -
Will Elon Musk Ever Collect His Full Tesla Pay Package?
The electric vehicle maker vowed to appeal after a Delaware judge rejected the tech mogul’s massive compensation deal for a second time.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Musk's record $56bn pay deal rejected for second time
The judge upheld her previous decision, saying board members who set the pay were too heavily influenced by Mr Musk.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
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Tesla loses bid to restore Musk’s record $56bn pay package
Delaware judge rejects shareholders’ overwhelming reapproval of award for chief of electric-car makerFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
Elon Musk’s $56bn Tesla pay package rejected again by US judge
Kathaleen McCormick in Delaware rules Musk not entitled to vast sum despite Tesla shareholders voting to reinstate it. A judge ruled on Monday that Tesla chief executive Elon Musk is still not ...The Guardian - Dec. 2 -
Americans expected to spend $13 billion total on Cyber Monday deals
Consumers are focusing on finding deals on Cyber Monday and American spending is expected to rise compared to 2023. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks down the spending trends for 2024.CBS News - Dec. 2
