Pam Bondi Calls Tesla Vandalism ‘Domestic Terrorism,’ Promising Consequences

The attorney general echoed remarks by President Trump, as protesters against Elon Musk and his efforts to shrink the government have defaced and destroyed Tesla vehicles.

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Bondi tells Tesla vandals to 'watch out'

Attorney General Pam Bondi warned Tesla vandals to “watch out” Friday, as the Trump administration seeks to crack down on those targeting Tesla dealerships and cars. Bondi said she has opened an ...
The Hill - 4d
Trump floats labeling violence against Tesla dealerships as domestic terrorism

President Trump hinted he would be open to labeling individuals who carry out violence at Tesla dealerships as “domestic terrorists” following a string of violent demonstrations at the electric ...
The Hill - Mar. 11
Multiple Teslas vandalized at California dealership

The vandalism comes two days after a protest at the same Tesla dealership.
The Hill - 22h
Trump calls Tesla boycott ‘illegal’ and says he’s buying one to support Musk

Standing in the driveway of the White House with Tesla vehicles, Trump said he would label violence against the company’s showrooms as domestic terrorism. Donald Trump said he is buying a “brand ...
The Guardian - Mar. 11
AG Pam Bondi forms DOJ team to work with DOGE on cost-cutting efforts: Sources

AG Pam Bondi has established an internal DOJ team to work with Elon Musk's DOGE group to facilitate the review of the Justice Department's various divisions, sources say.
ABC News - 5d
Bondi's deadline passes on finding 2nd amendment violations of Biden's actions

Attorney General Pam Bondi is looking into whether Biden administration policies infringe on Americans' right to bear arms.
ABC News - 6d
Tesla vehicles vandalized across US since Musk began White House role

Tesla vehicles, dealerships and charging stations have been hit with vandalisms, fires and protests since Elon Musk began his role at the White House.
ABC News - 6d
Bondi on continued deportation flights despite judge's order: 'Absolutely'

Attorney General Pam Bondi said the Trump administration would “absolutely” continue to remove undocumented Venezuelan immigrants on deportation flights despite a ruling from a federal judge ...
The Hill - 23h
FBI investigates blazes at Las Vegas Tesla showroom as potential terrorism

Federal law enforcement is looking into at least three other Molotov cocktail incidents at Tesla showrooms across US. Never miss global breaking news. Download our free app to keep up with key ...
The Guardian - 15h
Luka Doncic calls one Lakers player 'a promising rookie'

One Lakers rookie showed Luka Doncic some real promise in Monday's win over the Spurs.
Yahoo Sports - 10h
Trump allies launch a bid to take control of a powerful Washington legal group

Two Trump allies — including Attorney General Pam Bondi's brother — have launched bids for leadership roles with the D.C. Bar Association.
NBC News - Mar. 8
It's Trump's Justice Department now

President Donald Trump’s choice of Pam Bondi to be attorney general last fall prompted sighs of relief in some Democratic and legal circles.
NBC News - 4d
Trump calls Tesla boycott 'illegal' and says he's buying one to support Elon Musk

Trump called Musk, the controversial leader of Tesla and a new government efficiency initiative, a "truly great American."
CNBC - Mar. 11
A known Tesla bull calls for Elon Musk to ‘step up.’ Will he listen?

Just days after saying Tesla Inc.’s recent stock selloff was overdone, Wedbush analyst Dan Ives, a well-known tech analyst and Tesla bull, is taking a different approach: He’s speaking to the manager.
MarketWatch - Mar. 11
Tesla faces backlash over Elon Musk's ties to Trump and far-right support

Tesla shares have plunged more than 47% since President Trump's inauguration as criticism mounts over Elon Musk's involvement in the administration and his statements backing far-right views. ...
CBS News - Mar. 11
Trump promises to buy a Tesla after electric-car maker’s shares tumble

US president’s late-night social media post follows company’s 15% share price drop
Financial Times - Mar. 11
China's BYD promises 5-minute car recharging in new threat to Tesla

Yahoo News - 20h
Democrats demand investigation into Musk over possible criminal corruption

Leading figures urge Pam Bondi to examine ‘Mr Musk’s activities at the FAA’ amid conflict-of-interest concerns. Never miss global breaking news. Download our free app to keep up with key stories ...
The Guardian - 2d
Rubio says Ukraine partial ceasefire plan 'has promise' ahead of talks

Russia has previously rejected a temporary ceasefire, calling it an attempt to buy time.
BBC News - Mar. 11
Kleptocrats to benefit from Trump DoJ’s anti-corruption pause, experts warn

Former prosecutors criticize Pam Bondi’s decision to halt enforcement of bribery laws as short-sighted and dangerous. A radical makeover at the US department of justice has seen key drives to fight ...
The Guardian - Mar. 10
Sydney caravan a ‘fake terrorism plot’ and antisemitic attacks a scheme to divert police resources, authorities allege

‘The caravan plot was an elaborate scheme contrived by organised criminals domestically and from offshore,’ AFP deputy commissioner Krissy Barrett says. Get our breaking news email , free app ...
The Guardian - Mar. 10
Trump says Iran will suffer 'dire' consequences for any more Houthi attacks

President Donald Trump on Monday said that further attacks or retaliation by the Houthis would be considered an attack by Iran and it would face “dire” consequences.
ABC News - 1d
Pro-Palestinian activists vandalize Trump golf course in Scotland over Gaza comments

Pro-Palestinian activists vandalized President Trump’s golf course in Scotland on Saturday to protest his administration’s policies in the Gaza Strip. In white, boldface capital letters, activists ...
The Hill - Mar. 9
Suspect in Slovak premier's attempted assassination is indicted on terror charges

Prosecutors in Slovakia says the suspect in the attempted assassination of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico last year has been indicted on terror charges
ABC News - 1d
Man charged with murder did online search for consequences of killing 'illegal immigrant'

A Texas man charged with murder in the death of his fiancé searched online what the legal consequences were of killing an "illegal immigrant" by a "legal citizen," according a court document.
NBC News - Mar. 11
Airline CEOs warn domestic travel demand is slowing

Airline CEOs say economic uncertainty and a drop in government travel is driving down domestic travel demand.
CNBC - Mar. 11
Dowson promises derby fight despite Sleightholme setback

Phil Dowson promises Northampton Saints will "come out swinging" in Friday's game with Leicester.
Yahoo Sports - 1h
President Trump says Russia could face consequences if it doesn't sign ceasefire with Ukraine

President Trump threatened Russia with consequences on Wednesday if it doesn't agree to a 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine. CBS News' Holly Williams has more.
CBS News - 5d
Trump Promised Americans Booming Wealth. Now He’s Changing His Tune.

President Trump’s sweeping promises are running headlong into the reality of governing.
The New York Times - Mar. 11
A cache of explosives in Sydney provoked antisemitic terrorism fears. Police now say it was faked

Police in Australia say an explosives-filled trailer that politicians earlier described as an antisemitic terrorism plot and a foiled mass casualty event was staged by criminals in a complicated hoax
ABC News - Mar. 10
Police arrest Istanbul mayor and key Erdogan rival over alleged corruption and terror links

Police in Turkey arrested Istanbul’s mayor — a key rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan — as part of investigations into alleged corruption and terror links.
NBC News - 5h
Trump golf resort vandalized by pro-Palestinian activists

The United Kingdom-based activist group Palestine Action said it "rejects Donald Trump's treatment of Gaza as though it were his property to dispose of as he likes."
CBS News - Mar. 8
Trump threatens Iran with ‘dire’ consequences for Houthi attacks

Militants claim strike on American aircraft carrier after US president orders largest military operation of his second term
Financial Times - 1d
Myanmar junta’s promise of elections denounced as ‘sham’ by experts

There are fears military will deploy further violence in run-up to any poll, which is unlikely to be viewed as credible. The Myanmar military’s promise to hold elections in December 2025 or January ...
The Guardian - Mar. 10
American Promise joins Kentucky Derby prospects

The Kentucky Derby is just six weeks from Saturday, and there's still much to be decided about the 20-horse field. But American Promise all but claimed a spot with a victory in Saturday's Virginia ...
Yahoo Sports - 1d
What’s Driving Tesla’s Woes?

As Tesla faces a global sales slump, and with shares down for the seventh consecutive week, could Elon Musk's antics really be to blame?
Wired - Mar. 8
Chiefs receiver Xavier Worthy arrested in Texas on domestic violence charge

Xavier Worthy was released Saturday after a district attorney in Texas declined to pursue charges against the Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver following an arrest in which he had been accused of ...
NBC News - Mar. 9
Takeaways From Our Investigation Into Domestic Worker Abuse in Saudi Arabia

Housekeepers from East Africa suffer beatings, starvation and sexual assault in Saudi Arabia. Here’s what else we learned about the cross-border trade in domestic workers.
The New York Times - 3d
Trump's White House Tesla expo

Presented by Ericsson {beacon} Technology Technology PRESENTED BY The Big Story Trump buys a Tesla in defense of Elon Musk President Trump bought a Tesla Tuesday afternoon to "make a ...
The Hill - Mar. 11