Musk Embracing Donald

Why Donald Trump wants Greenland

The Arctic island has long been vital to US security and its importance is only increasing

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Musk's foreign expedition

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Musk emerges as Trump foreign policy wild card Elon Musk has increasingly waded into foreign politics ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

France Far-Right Party Embraces Jean-Marie Le Pen as a Visionary

For years, the far-right National Rally tried to distance itself from Mr. Le Pen’s racist and antisemitic remarks. But after his death Tuesday, it hailed him as a visionary.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

The Musk threat to European democracy

Free speech push, now backed by Meta’s Zuckerberg, risks spread of disinformation

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Why is Donald Trump talking about annexing Greenland?

The US president-elect has refused to rule out military force to take control. This is why it is important – and what Greenlanders think. Hours after his son Donald Trump Jr touched down in the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

As Elon Musk Embraces the Far Right, Some of Its Leaders Reject Him

Mr. Musk has fallen out with prominent right-wing Americans who say they are worried that their agenda may be sidelined in favor of his own — and that he is willing to silence them on X.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Europe leaders criticise Musk attacks

Although some of Europe's leaders have found favour with the billionaire, others are worried by his interventions.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Donald Trump Jr. arrives in Greenland amid father's interest in acquiring island

Donald Trump Jr. has arrived in Greenland amid his father’s interest in acquiring the island. “Don Jr. and my Reps landing in Greenland. The reception has been great. They, and the Free World, need ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Elon Musk Is Roiling European Politics

The Trump ally has flooded X with posts criticizing European politicians, causing a diplomatic conundrum for the continent’s leaders.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

Donald Trump Jr visits Greenland amid father’s interest in owning island

President-elect’s son says visit is ‘personal day trip’ as Danish PM says autonomous territory is ‘not for sale’. Donald Trump Jr touched down in Greenland on Tuesday, hours after his father ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

Donald Trump Jr. arrives in Greenland for a brief "private visit"

Greenland's government says Donald Trump Jr. is visiting in a private capacity, so it won't discuss his presence as his father vows to make it part of the U.S.

CBS News - Jan. 7

Ready or not, here he comes: The ascendance of Donald J. Trump

Donald Trump is perhaps the best prepared new president in history. His legacy depends on his success.

The Hill - Jan. 7

Musk’s war on America’s allies

The question of whether he is speaking for Trump is urgent for Europe

Financial Times - Jan. 7

Want to Make a Big Difference by Taking a Really Small Step? Embrace the Starfish Rule

A timeless story about making a difference, however small.

Inc. - Jan. 7

Analysts embrace ServiceTitan’s market-share potential in parade of buy ratings

The software maker for blue-collar businesses, which recently went public, draws “buy” or “overweight” ratings from at least six analysts.

MarketWatch - Jan. 6

Starmer Hits Back at Musk

PM attacks those “spreading lies” on grooming gangs.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Watch: Kamala Harris certifies President Donald Trump's re-election

Harris, who Trump defeated in the 2024 election, presided over the event as required by the US Constitution.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Donald Trump is walking into a slew of trials and tribulations

When Donald Trump takes the oath of office for the second time in two weeks, he will face a nearly impossible task of governing effectively.

The Hill - Jan. 6

Donald Trump denies he will pare back aggressive tariffs plan

Washington Post report said aides were aiming to target only critical imports but president-elect calls it ‘fake news’. President-elect Donald Trump on Monday denied a newspaper report that said ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

Musk and the red lines of rightwing politics

Tory calls for new national probe into child rape gangs — that it did not make in government — expose opposition anxieties

Financial Times - Jan. 6

How Austria’s embrace of the far right could fracture the EU centre

Also in this newsletter: The next EU leaders’ meeting searches for a venue

Financial Times - Jan. 6

Is Elon a Musk-Have for Nigel Farage?

Reform’s former communications director is on

BBC News - Jan. 5

Giorgia Meloni meets Donald Trump in flying visit to Mar-a-Lago

US president-elect praises Italian prime minister at Florida resort for ‘really taking Europe by storm’. Italy’s prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, made a flying visit to Donald Trump’s Florida golf ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

John Bolton: For Donald Trump, the Only Loyalty Is Fealty

Neither kings nor presidents, nor their countries, are well served if they are surrounded by sycophants and rent-seekers.

The New York Times - Jan. 5

German chancellor on Musk: ‘Don’t feed the troll’

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz shared his approach to dealing with tech mogul Elon Musk who lately has traded barbs with German politicians, saying it is wise to not “feed the troll.” “There are a ...

The Hill - Jan. 4

Embracing X and a turn by Timothée Chalamet: how Bob Dylan is capturing gen Z

As Chalamet plays the singer in the acclaimed biopic A Complete Unknown , the man himself has taken, at 83, to posting on X. In 1965, Bob Dylan was the most fashionable musician in the world. Over ...

The Guardian - Jan. 4

Farage distances himself from Musk on Robinson

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has voiced support for jailed far-right activist Tommy Robinson.

BBC News - Jan. 4

Rep. Donalds reacts to Mike Johnson's reelection as House speaker

Florida Rep. Byron Donalds says he was confident in Mike Johnson's ability to win the House speakership. CBS News' Nikole Killion spoke to Donalds after the House vote.

CBS News - Jan. 3

How Donald Trump reacted to Mike Johnson winning the House speaker vote

President-elect Donald Trump congratulated Mike Johnson on social media after the Louisiana representative won his bid to remain as House speaker. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has more.

CBS News - Jan. 3

Musk misinformed on grooming gangs, says minister

The Conservatives have also criticised the billionaire for "sharing things that are factually inaccurate".

BBC News - Jan. 3

Joey Logano embracing role as sport's leader as defending champion

For the third time in seven seasons, Joey Logano bears the honor of being the defending champion of the NASCAR Cup Series. At age 34, Logano is a wily veteran who has been fortunate enough to ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

Will a weakened Hollywood embrace Trump 2.0?

When Donald Trump won in 2016, Hollywood promised ‘resistance’. But shrinking revenues and declining influence make it less likely this time around

Financial Times - Jan. 3

Mike Johnson fights to retain the speaker's gavel — with help from Donald Trump

The House will vote at noon Friday to select a speaker. Mike Johnson has Donald Trump's endorsement, but just a handful of GOP defections could be enough to stop him.

NBC News - Jan. 2

Americans more likely to embrace driverless cars, but still skeptical: Survey

Americans are more likely to embrace driverless cars but are still skeptical of them, according to a new survey from YouGov. In the survey, 35 percent of Americans said when it comes to driverless ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

Musk is standing in the way as Bezos reaches for orbit

Though the Amazon founder has ground to make up, he is unlikely to be short of customers for his space project

Financial Times - Jan. 2

Elon Musk comments on Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is commenting on what he believes caused a Cybertruck to explode outside the Trump Towers in Las Vegas. This comes as more details emerge about the man who apparently rented the ...

CBS News - Jan. 2

Donald Trump, Pete Hegseth and the Honor of the American Military

Donald Trump’s foreign policy may not be as disastrous as that of George W. Bush, whose idealism and hubris led to calamity, but that doesn’t mean it won’t be corrosive.

The New York Times - Jan. 2

Musk defends demonetizing critics' content on X

Tech billionaire Elon Musk defended his move to demonetize his critics' content on his social platform X and maintained the decision did not violate free speech. "The first amendment is protection ...