Opinion
The Republican Party’s Elon Musk problem
Elon Musk, the billionaire tech entrepreneur, has become an important voice in both business and politics. He has used his considerable wealth and influence to shape public discourse. Though Musk’s presence in politics is seen as beneficial,
Elon Musk shifts his far-right influence campaign to Europe
Fresh off his winning bet on President-elect Donald Trump in the 2024 election, Elon Musk has been ramping up his efforts to replicate his political influence across the pond.
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.
Elon Musk Hijacks U.K. Politics in Favor of the Far Right
With 211 million followers on social media, the multibillionaire seems intent on using his global platform to rattle British politics.
Elon Musk's most controversial tweets of the last few weeks
European leaders are starting to push back against lurid claims made by the tech billionaire turned No 1 Trump supporter
This Is What Elon Musk Really Wants From Donald Trump
Tesla is off to a bumpy start in 2024. Shares in the company fell 6 percent at the start of the year after it reported its first-ever annual decline in sales, but then rebounded with the news that its EV sales in China were up by nearly 9 percent.
Meta Abruptly Ends US Fact-checks Ahead Of Trump Term
Social media giant Meta on Tuesday slashed its content moderation policies, including ending its US fact-checking program on ...
TikTok's fate divides Trump and fellow Republicans as Supreme Court action looms
While President-elect Donald Trump has asked the Supreme Court to block a looming U.S. ban on TikTok in a major case being ...
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How the McKinley Tariff Almost Destroyed the Republican Party
President Trump has discovered a new political hero to idolize: President William McKinley, an imperialist and protectionist.
Meta eliminates third-party fact checking program, moves to ‘Community Notes' model
Meta on Tuesday announced it will eliminate its third-party fact checking program and implement a "Community Notes" model, similar to the one that exists on Elon Musk's X. The company is also bringing ...
Second Florida Democratic lawmaker switches to GOP
Democratic Florida legislator has switched parties to the GOP this month, citing her former party’s lack of unified support ...
Dana White, UFC CEO and Trump ally, to join Meta's board of directors
Meta on Monday announced that Dana White, the Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO and an ally of Donald Trump's, will join the ...
Meta Taps Republican as New Head of Global Policy
Joel Kaplan is replacing former U.K. Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg as Silicon Valley prepares for the second Trump ...
'Mike Johnson is not equipped to be speaker.' Thomas Massie on his Friday vote
"Almost all of my colleagues know that Mike Johnson is not equipped to be speaker, but nobody wants to say the emperor has no ...