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The Tesla is no longer a progressive status symbol
From celebrities to school teachers, some Tesla owners are offloading their vehicles due to CEO Elon Musks's political influence.NBC News - 5d -
Canadian airline cancels flights to Tennessee as other US routes suspended
Amid a tense political climate, Flair Airlines has canceled flights from Canada to Nashville.The Hill - 3d -
Ex-UK minister Tulip Siddiq hits out at ‘false’ fraud claims by Bangladesh
Labour MP dismisses corruption allegations as attempt to ‘interfere’ with her political work in BritainFinancial Times - 3d -
What to Know About the Backlash Against Tesla
Elon Musk’s electric carmaker faces serious headwinds amid his involvement with right-wing politics and the Trump administration.The New York Times - 3d -
With Orders, Investigations and Innuendo, Trump and G.O.P. Aim to Cripple the Left
The president and his allies in Congress are targeting the financial, digital and legal machinery that powers the Democratic Party and much of the progressive political world.The New York Times - 3d -
Canada should call Trump’s bluff and drop all of its tariffs
Canada could win a trade war with the United States in a counterintuitive way, with a bit of political jiu-jitsu.The Hill - 2d -
Autism, ADHD and transgenderism: America’s epidemic of fake medical news
Overmedicated, overpriced and underinformed: The United States must put an end to for-profit, politically inspired quackery.The Hill - 2d -
Turkey Arrests Istanbul Mayor, Key Rival to President Erdogan
The mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, was detained after prosecutors accused him of corruption and terrorism. The opposition said the arrest was politically motivated.The New York Times - 2d -
The Sudden Weirdness of TV Presidents
Today’s political dramas have conspiracy, murder and supervolcanoes. But their conventional White House protocols and procedures might be the most disorienting aspects.The New York Times - 2d -
The illicit oil trade that is keeping Libya divided
Heavily subsidised fuels are being smuggled out of the country and sold abroad, helping sustain its rival political factionsFinancial Times - 2d -
Inside the Controversy Surrounding Disney’s ‘Snow White’ Remake
The dwarfs. The casting. The politics of the lead actress. And that wig! Is Disney’s live-action remake of the classic film doomed by culture war skirmishes?The New York Times - 1d -
In Ukraine and worldwide, sovereignty is under siege
In this shifting global landscape, it seems that territory and external control are once again becoming central to international politics.The Hill - 13h -
The Guardian view on Modi redrawing India’s electoral map: deepening a dangerous north-south divide| Editorial
The Hindu nationalist prime minister’s push could shift power northward to his political advantage but risks escalating political tensions. When Narendra Modi’s alliance won a narrow majority in ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
Trump Organization sues Capital One bank over account closures after Jan. 6 Capitol riot
The Trump companies accuse Capitol One of having "'woke' beliefs that it needed to distance itself from President Trump and his conservative political views."CNBC - Mar. 7 -
Elon Musk Is Making Republicans Sweat and Giving Democrats a New Target
His unusual governing arrangement with President Trump is opening Republicans up to being yoked politically to Mr. Musk, who polls show is broadly unpopular.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
Remains in Manitoba Landfill Are Identified as Serial Killer’s Victim
The decision to search a landfill near Winnipeg had become a political issue in the western Canadian province, largely because the victims were all Indigenous women.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
Trump Allies Seek Pardons From an Emboldened White House
The new administration has created a system for awarding clemency that underscores the president’s grievances about what he sees as the political weaponization of the justice system.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
Steve Kornacki: How the economy is responding to Trump’s on-again, off-again tariffs
NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki joins Meet the Press to look at how the markets are responding to President Donald Trump’s trade policies.NBC News - Mar. 9 -
There Is a Liberal Answer to Elon Musk
Right-wing populism thrives on scarcity. The answer is abundance. But a politics of abundance will work only if Democrats confront where their approach has failed.The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna eyes anti-corruption agenda in bid to reform party
California Rep. Ro Khanna is not only taking stock of the Democrats' stinging defeat last fall, but also taking shots at his own political party.ABC News - Mar. 10 -
Stocks tumble after Trump imposes tariffs and Ukraine's largest drone attack on Moscow: Morning Rundown
Trump changes tone on markets as stocks tumble. Ukraine's largest drone attack on Moscow. Love isn’t blind to politics. Push to treat measles with supplements.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
More Universities Are Choosing to Stay Neutral on the Biggest Issues
Instead of speaking out on the hot-button debates of the day, more schools are making it a policy to stay silent as political pressure mounts against higher education.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
Steve Kornacki: Can Republicans build on Trump’s momentum in Wisconsin?
NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss Wisconsin's shifting electorate ahead of the state's Supreme Court election.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
'The Apprentice' made Trump a reality TV mogul. Now Amazon is putting it back in the spotlight
'The Apprentice,' which premiered in 2004, helped propel Donald Trump to new heights and set the stage for his political career. Now it's streaming on Amazon.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 12 -
6 in 10 say Musk lacks experience, judgment to change government: Survey
Elon Musk, a key political ally of President Trump, is viewed negatively by most Americans and they question his qualifications to overhaul the federal government, according to a new poll.The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Gavin Newsom’s Podcast Hosts Steve Bannon, Covering Musk, Trump and Taxes
The California governor hosted one of the architects of President Trump’s political movement on his new podcast, and their friendly sparring revealed a few points of agreement.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
Our global anti-AIDS program has saved millions of lives — improve it, don't kill it
PEPFAR, a global program to combat AIDS, faces an existential threat due to partisan politics, but Congress has an opportunity to reform the program and ensure its continued success.The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Senator Jeanne Shaheen, New Hampshire Democrat, Won’t Run Again in 2026
Ms. Shaheen’s retirement will set off a high-stakes fight for an open seat in a state where she has been a leading political figure for decades.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
Farmers face steep losses in the middle of Trump's trade war and funding cuts
Jennifer Gilkerson never imagined that her West Virginia farm’s freeze-dried fruits would get caught up in political fights in Washington, D.C.NBC News - Mar. 14 -
This could be Tesla’s next plan to recoup China market share
Tesla has lost share to Chinese competitors, while Elon Musk’s political activities have led to steep declines in Tesla sales in Europe.MarketWatch - Mar. 14 -
Tulsi Gabbard launches investigation into leaks at spy agencies
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said she has ordered an investigation into “politically motivated leaks” from inside the intelligence community.NBC News - Mar. 14 -
The Memo: Divided Democrats squander chances to expose Trump’s vulnerability
President Trump is not the political colossus he and his supporters claim — and everything from the stock market to his opinion poll ratings prove it. The problem for Democrats is that their own ...The Hill - Mar. 15 -
A Special St. Patrick’s Day Guest: the Head of King George V
At its show in Australia this weekend, the raucously political rap trio Kneecap brought what appeared to be the missing head of a King George V statue onstage.The New York Times - 5d -
Americans deeply divided over DEI programs: Survey
Americans are deeply divided over diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, with significant differences emerging depending on voters' political affiliation, according to a survey published ...The Hill - 4d -
Pakistani leader calls for unity to combat militants after a surge in attacks
Pakistan’s prime minister has called on country’s political leadership to unite in its resolve to combat militants following a surge in deadly violenceABC News - 4d -
Tudor Dixon considering bid for Senate, Michigan governor
Republican businesswoman and conservative commentator Tudor Dixon is considering a run for political office in Michigan, either for the U.S. Senate or Governor, again, and has praised President ...The Hill - 4d -
Ron DeSantis' team is urging Florida lobbyists not to back Rep. Byron Donalds for governor
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ political operation is making calls to state lobbyists, urging them not to support Rep. Byron Donalds for governor.NBC News - 4d -
Did a topless photo lead a California IVF doctor to kill his wife?
Susann Sills had posted a topless photo in a political chatroom that enraged her husband, Dr. Eric Scott Sills, according to prosecutors.CBS News - 3d -
Corporate DEI Policies Can Create Problems Not Seen by Many Smaller Businesses
A report on problems with Morgan Stanley’s DEI program contrasts with the success of small businesses’ equality and inclusion practices — and their strong defense of them amid rising political ...Inc. - 3d -
Israelis Take to Streets a Day After Gaza Strikes
Israeli protests are converging over the war in Gaza and domestic politics amid concerns about a government push to reduce the power of state watchdogs.The New York Times - 3d