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Jack White Torches Elon Musk’s ‘A**hole Move’ With Scathing KKK Analogy: "Absolutely disgusting," the White Stripes founder said, slamming Twitter's billionaire ...
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Jack White Quits Twitter After Elon Musk Brings Back Trump: "This is straight up you trying to help a fascist have a platform so you can eventually get your tax ...
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Jack White leaves Twitter after Elon Musk lifts ban on Donald Trump account: The Detroit native had harsh words for Elon Musk after the billionaire let the ...
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Jack White Torches Elon Musk’s ‘A**hole Move’ With Scathing KKK Analogy: "Absolutely disgusting," the White Stripes founder said, slamming Twitter's billionaire ...
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Jack White Quits Twitter After Elon Musk Brings Back Trump: "This is straight up you trying to help a fascist have a platform so you can eventually get your tax ...
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Jack White leaves Twitter after Elon Musk lifts ban on Donald Trump account: The Detroit native had harsh words for Elon Musk after the billionaire let the ...
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How Elon Musk threatens Donald Trump’s new startup: Elon Musk wants Trump back on Twitter, but that could force the demise of Trump's own social-media company ...
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Elon Musk is feuding with Brazil’s powerful Supreme Court: The court has become the de facto regulator of social media in the country
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Quick Glance: Elon Musk's Clash with Brazil's Supreme Court
- Serial entrepreneur Elon Musk has been publicly criticizing Alexandre de Moraes, one of Brazil's Supreme Court judges, for the past week.
- The dispute revolves around X, a social media company owned by Mr. Musk, which announced on April 6th that a Brazilian court had ordered it to block a set of 'popular' accounts or face hefty fines.
- Mr. Moraes then initiated an inquiry against Mr. Musk for obstruction of justice, leading Mr. Musk to claim that censorship in Brazil is worse than in any other country where the platform operates.
- The row highlights the power of Brazil's Supreme Court and the debate on regulating social media without harming freedom of speech, which is a crucial battleground in Brazil.
Tesla to cut 14,000 jobs as Elon Musk aims to make carmaker ‘lean and hungry’: Billionaire says ‘there is nothing I hate more’ than cutting staff as more than ...
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Quick Glance: Tesla to Cut 14,000 Jobs, Elon Musk Aims for Lean Brand
- Tesla is laying off more than 10% of its global workforce, equivalent to at least 14,000 roles, in response to slowing demand and price pressure.
- Elon Musk announced the 'difficult decision' in a memo, mentioning that Tesla had experienced role and function duplications in certain areas due to rapid growth in recent years.
- The job cuts follow a difficult start to the year for the electric carmaker, citing production problems caused by unforeseen factors and a decline in global demand.
- Tesla recorded a gross profit margin of 17.6% in the fourth quarter, the lowest in over four years, attributed to repeated price cuts and increased competition in China.
Elon Musk and Javier Milei share their love of free markets in first meeting: Tesla boss shows Argentine president Texas factory where they talked about lithium ...
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Quick Glance: Elon Musk and Javier Milei Discuss Free Markets and Investment Opportunities
- Elon Musk and Argentine president Javier Milei met for the first time at Tesla's Texas factory.
- They discussed market liberation, eliminating bureaucratic obstacles, and investment opportunities.
- Milei unexpectedly won an election focused on spending cuts and inflation reduction.
- Both shared similar views on free markets and expressed support for Israel in conflicts.
Elon Musk threatens to disobey court order over banned profiles: Brazil threatens to regulate social media owned by "billionaires domiciled abroad."
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Quick Glance: Elon Musk and the Support of Far-Right in Brazil
- A court in Brazil is planning an investigation against X owner Elon Musk for alleged obstruction of justice, following Musk's reactivation of accounts belonging to far-right individuals that were flagged by the Brazilian government for removal.
- Under Musk's leadership, X has transformed into a sanctuary for the far right and dissemination of misinformation, resulting in an escalation of hate speech on the platform.
- Experts caution that Musk is establishing a dangerous precedent by protecting and promoting the far right on his platform, regardless of local regulations or public opinion.
- Despite Musk's claims of advocating for free speech, the implementation of these principles on the platform has been inconsistent under his direction, especially concerning government requests to deactivate accounts.
Tesla: job cuts at e-car company - Welcome to reality, Elon Musk!: Tesla is facing a huge wave of redundancies. This is bad news for the employees ...
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Quick Glance: Tesla: Layoffs and Elon Musk's Reality Check
- Tesla is planning a major layoff to prepare for the future.
- Elon Musk's grasp on reality is questioned as Tesla performs mediocre in the automotive industry.
- Tesla experiences a decline in revenue margin compared to other automakers.
- The success of Tesla's future depends on the implementation of autonomous driving technology.
So much for free speech on X; Musk confirms new users must soon pay to post: The fee, likely $1, is aimed at stopping “relentless” bots, Musk said.
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/04/so-much-for-free-speech-on-x-musk-confirms-new-users-must-soon-pay-to-post/
Quick Glance: Musk Plans Fee for New X Users
- Elon Musk intends to charge new users of X in the initial months to curb the activity of automated bot accounts.
- The fee is set to be waived after three months to allow free posting.
- Tests in New Zealand and the Philippines raised skepticism about the effectiveness of the fee as a countermeasure against bots.
- Declining revenues at X post-rebranding and Twitter acquisition, along with a negative brand perception by companies, are impacting the service's business.
Brian Cox: Joaquin Phoenix was terrible in Napoleon and I would have played it better
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Trump Hush Money Trial Live: Selecting a jury to try an ex-president: The trial enters day two, with Donald Trump facing charges stemming from a hush-money ...
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Why Tesla wants to give Elon Musk $55 billion pay package: Tesla says Elon Musk's pay package is a "matter of fundamental fairness and respect to our CEO."
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Quick Glance: Why Tesla Wants Approval for Elon Musk's $55 Billion Compensation Package
- Tesla is seeking shareholder approval for Elon Musk's compensation package, which was previously rejected by a judge.
- The company asserts that implementing the plan is crucial for Tesla's future growth.
- Elon Musk will be rewarded with stock options that become available when Tesla achieves specific financial objectives.
Tesla just asked shareholders to approve Elon Musk's nixed $56 billion pay plan again
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Quick Glance: Tesla Cybertruck: Pedal Safety Issues
- The Tesla Cybertruck has faced criticism for various issues, but now a serious safety concern with the accelerator pedal has led to the temporary halt of deliveries.
- A video and reports show that the pedal cover can come loose and jam, causing unintended acceleration even when the foot is not on the pedal.
- Deliveries have been halted, appointments rescheduled and canceled as Tesla investigates acceleration issues. A regulatory investigation looms over the company, potentially requiring a recall of all trucks.
- Some drivers have attempted to manually remove the pedal cover, indicating a potentially serious safety issue that cannot be resolved through software.
New York hush money case: Judge declines to delay trial after Trump complains of pretrial publicity
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Quick Glance: Path to Victory: Trump's NY Hush Money Trial
- The first criminal trial of any former president began with extortion, Trump should aim for an acquittal.
- Charges do not concern misconduct in settling hush money with Daniels, but entering payments to conceal another crime.
- The burden of proof for criminal intent is high, requiring proof for two layers of specific intent to convict Trump.
- A legal maneuver could allow Trump to dismiss his defense team and recruit a new team to potentially secure his case.
Liz Truss endorses Donald Trump to win US presidential election: The ex-PM warns the "world was safer" under Donald Trump's presidency, and the West is "on the ...
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Trump and Polish President Duda Meet to Discuss War in Ukraine: Donald Trump and Polish President Andrzej Duda discussed the war in Ukraine and a conflict in the ...
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Quick Glance: Trump to Meet Polish President Duda as NATO Leaders Push for Ukraine Support
- Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump plans to meet with Polish President Andrzej Duda to discuss support for Ukraine.
- European leaders are concerned about Trump's critical stance towards NATO, especially after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
- Poland hopes Duda can leverage his friendly ties with Trump to garner more support for Ukraine.
- The relationship between Poland and the Biden administration, along with GOP criticism of Ukraine aid, are also topics of discussion.
Donald Trump falls $75mn behind Joe Biden in money race as donor base shrinks : FT analysis finds former US president is trailing his own campaign numbers from ...
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In New York, Donald Trump faces historic rendez-vous with justice: The first criminal trial of a former US president, which opens in Manhattan on April 15 ...
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Joe Biden calls for tripling of tariffs on Chinese steel: US also to probe Chinese shipbuilding as president’s re-election campaign fights for votes in ...
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Quick Glance: Joe Biden Calls for Significant Increase in Tariffs on Chinese Steel
- US President Joe Biden is pushing for an increase in tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminium to strengthen union support in the swing state of Pennsylvania.
- During a meeting with United Steelworkers union members in Pittsburgh, Biden calls on trade representative Katherine Tai to raise the tariffs from the current average of 7.5 percent.
- The main focus of the measures is to combat China's new export surge and the ongoing price pressure that makes it difficult for American steel companies to compete.
- The Biden administration's decision to increase tariffs is expected to impact recent efforts by Washington and Beijing to stabilize relations.
Tesla seeks to award Elon Musk $56bn pay package: The deal, if approved by shareholders and judges, would be the largest in corporate America.
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The High Highs and Low Lows of Alan Ritchson: Behind the success of 'Reacher' was a harrowing struggle Alan Ritchson survived with a mix of faith, love ...
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Stephen Colbert Defends Jimmy Kimmel From Donald Trump’s Attacks: “Keep My Friend’s Name Out Of Your Weird Little Wet Mouth”
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Quick Glance: First Night of Trump's Trial Starts with Humor
- Donald Trump's legal proceedings commenced with the selection of jurors in New York on Monday.
- Late-night hosts found amusement in Trump dozing off during the trial.
- Comedian Jon Stewart joked about Trump committing so many offenses that he grew bored at his own trial.
- The late-night hosts also poked fun at Trump's speech near the Gettysburg battlefield, considered misguided and inappropriate.
First day of trial against ex-president: Here he is simply "Mr. Trump": His leatherette chair is sagging, cables are everywhere: Donald Trump's courtroom is a ...
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Biden hits Trump on the economy in Pennsylvania as former president attends hush money trial
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Quick Glance: Biden Critiques Trump's Economy in Pennsylvania
- President Biden criticized Trump's economic vision and plans for a potential second term while Trump was in court.
- Biden emphasized the importance of honesty, decency, and family in economic policy.
- He advocated for higher taxes on billionaires and pledged not to increase taxes on Americans earning less than $400,000 annually.
- Biden also highlighted his efforts to improve access to healthcare and reduce prescription drug costs.
Elon Musk’s Lifts Restrictions on X Accounts in Brazil in Challenge to Court: Billionaire Elon Musk said he will lift restrictions imposed on some X accounts in ...
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Quick Glance: Elon Musk Lifts Restrictions on X Accounts in Brazil Amid Legal Dispute
- Billionaire Elon Musk announced plans to lift restrictions on some X accounts in Brazil, risking the potential closure of the social media platform in the country.
- The decision came after court rulings forced X to block specific popular accounts in Brazil without disclosing the reasons or legal violations.
- The legal battle unfolds as courts in Brazil escalate efforts to combat fake news and hate speech online.
- Musk has previously clashed with Brazilian authorities over content censorship on his platform, arguing that it goes against the law and the will of the Brazilian people.
Donald Trump’s Truth Social Unveils Streaming Platform, Stock Tanks Anyway: Look out, Netflix. The company plans to focus on content that is otherwise being ...
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Quick Glance: Trump Launches Streaming Platform, Stock Plummets
- The parent company of Truth Social revealed a new plan for a streaming service featuring religious, family-friendly, and suppressed content.
- Following the announcement, Trump Media & Technology Group's stock dropped over 12 percent, now down 65 percent since late March.
- The company plans to roll out the streaming platform in three phases, emphasizing the importance of providing a platform for discriminated content.
- Despite significant losses last year, expanding offerings will be crucial for long-term survival.
SALT Tax Write-Off: Trump Advisers Want to Cut Limit to Below $10,000: Economists advising Donald Trump are pushing to keep a cap on the state and local tax ...
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Trump's ex-fixer Michael Cohen to be key witness in hush money criminal trial: Michael Cohen, who once said he would take a bullet for Donald Trump ...
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Jill Biden calls Trump a 'bully' who is 'dangerous' to LGBTQ people: Jill Biden says former Republican President Donald Trump is a “bully” who is “dangerous” for ...
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Quick Glance: Jill Biden warns of Trump's danger to LGBTQ2S+ community
- Jill Biden warned LGBTQ2S+ voters against the re-election of Donald Trump, whom she labeled as a 'bully' and deemed dangerous to their community.
- She urged to fight against external forces working to undo the hard-won rights of the LGBTQ2S+ community.
- Voters in this demographic group overwhelmingly supported Biden in 2020, and their support is crucial for Biden's re-election.
- Jill Biden highlighted President Biden's achievements in LGBTQ2S+ rights and called for continued fight for freedom and equality.
WTO Chief Warns of ‘Free for All’ Under Trump’s Plan to Raise Tariffs: Former President Donald Trump’s plan to raise tariffs on US imports would spark a “free ...
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Trump rages at judge hours before hush money case begins: Former President Trump railed against the judge in his criminal hush money case early Monday ...
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Quick Glance: Trump Faces Landmark Trial Over Hush Money Case
- Donald Trump will go down in history as the first former president to stand trial in Manhattan on criminal charges. The historic case revolves around a potential sex scandal cover-up just days before the 2016 elections.
- The prosecution alleges that Trump falsified business records to hide hush money payments aimed at influencing the election outcome. Trump maintains his innocence and refutes any involvement with Stormy Daniels.
- The trial will feature key witnesses from Trump's inner circle testifying against him, including Michael Cohen and David Pecker. It will delve into the Oval Office, where Trump allegedly approved the cover-up.
- Prosecutors must prove that Trump falsified business records with intent to commit or conceal another crime. Trump's defense is likely to focus on the legality of the hush money payments and attempt to distance him from the accounting handled by his employees.
Biden mocks Trump: If Truth Social drops lower, he might benefit from my tax plan
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Quick Glance: A Swift Tech-Stock Bubble and Burst in Three Weeks
- The value proposition of buying shares of Truth Social's parent company revolves around Donald Trump's ability to make you wealthy, a unique focus.
- Trump's history of promising financial gains extends to the realm of Truth Social stock, which currently presents a stark contrast.
- The current trajectory of Trump's stock value compared to its initial rise creates a tech-stock bubble phenomenon.
- Examining what Truth Social offers without the Trump factor reveals its foundation as a social network built on Mastodon, lacking technical uniqueness.
Biden Gets to Hit the Campaign Trail as Trump Gets Stuck in Court: This is Washington Edition, the newsletter about money, power and politics in the nation’s ...
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Biden calls Trump unfit to lead the military and is off on details of uncle's death
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Trump’s Bond Insurer Tells Judge Shortfall Is ‘Inconceivable’: Donald Trump submitted evidence that the insurer providing his $175 million appeal bond in New ...
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‘It’s about as trivial as an impeachment can get’
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Quick Glance: Senate's Decision on Impeachment Charges Against Mayorkas
- The Senate rejected the impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, halting the House Republicans' effort to impeach the Cabinet secretary over his management of the US-Mexico border.
- With Democrats contending that the articles were unconstitutional, senators voted to dismiss both impeachment charges and conclude the trial.
- Senate Republicans had called for a full impeachment trial after the House narrowly voted in February to impeach Mayorkas for his border actions.
- Republicans argued that President Joe Biden was ineffective at the border, while Democrats suggested accepting a bipartisan Senate compromise instead of impeaching Mayorkas to reduce illegal immigrants.
Liz Truss: The world was safer under Trump: Former PM Liz Truss says she hopes Donald Trump wins the next US election.
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Quick Glance: Liz Truss: The World Was Safer Under Trump
- Former PM Liz Truss expresses hope for Donald Trump to win the next US election, stating that the world is on the brink of a strong conflict and requires a strong America more than ever.
Court rejects Trump's latest attempt to delay hush money trial: A New York appeals court judge has rejected another bid by former President Donald Trump to delay ...
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Biden Mocks Trump Media Share Drop in Economic Broadside: President Joe Biden lambasted Donald Trump’s economic platform in a broadside that included mocking the ...
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Biden chokes up while talking about Beau and Trump's remarks on service members: “That man doesn’t deserve to have been the commander in chief for my son ...
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Biden, Trump now tied in Decision Desk HQ aggregate poll: President Biden and former President Trump are now neck and neck, according to The Hill/Decision Desk ...
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U.S. news organizations urge Biden, Trump to commit to debates: A dozen leading U.S. news organizations collectively urged U.S. President Joe Biden and former ...
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Quick Glance: News Organizations Encourage Biden and Trump to Commit to Debates
- Twelve news organizations called on presidential candidates Joe Biden and Donald Trump to commit to debates, emphasizing their significance since 1976 in every campaign.
- Highlighting the importance of debates, the organizations urged the candidates to discuss their visions for the nation's future before the American people.
- While Trump is willing to debate his rival, Biden has not yet committed to further debates, and formal invitations have not been issued yet.
- The Trump campaign pushed for an earlier debate schedule, criticized moderator selection, and raised concerns about the fairness and impartiality of the debates.
Trump will face hearing over alleged gag order violations in N.Y. criminal case: Trump previously said that going to jail for violating the gag order would be ...
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Donald Trump Told to Ignore Judge Juan Merchan: 'Call His Bluff': Trump possibly having to miss Barron Trump's graduation to appear in court sparked outrage from ...
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Trump could have helped response to Jan. 6 riot — but didn’t — per new testimony: Two senior leaders of the D.C. guard at the time of the Capitol attack painted ...
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Opinion | Donald Trump and American Justice: Donald Trump is enjoying the same guarantees of fairness and due process before the law that he sought to deny to ...
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Trump appears to fall asleep in court on first day of N.Y. hush money trial: Trump has made attacks on President Biden's age and energy levels central to ...
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Tesla tries legal 'Band-Aid' to revive Musk's huge pay deal: Tesla and Elon Musk are seizing upon an obscure provision in corporate law to attempt to restore ...
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Noncitizen voting isn't an issue in federal elections, regardless of conspiracy theories. Here's why
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Quick Glance: Trump's Favorite Theme: Dishonest 'Noncitizen Voting'
- House Speaker Mike Johnson's 'election security' event at Mar-a-Lago will focus on legislation targeting noncitizen voting.
- Despite existing bans and rare noncitizen votes, the debate aims to boost Trump's presidential candidacy.
- Laws from 1996 prohibit noncitizen voting in federal and state elections, yet some municipalities in some states allow it.
- Trump and allies falsely claim noncitizens vote in elections, while data shows minimal incidents. The debate serves as a political maneuver and distracts from actual election issues.
Woman sentenced to a month in jail for selling Biden's daughter's diary: A Florida mother has been sentenced to a month in prison and three months of home ...
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Quick Glance: Conviction for Theft and Sale of Biden's Daughter's Diary
- A Florida mother was sentenced to a month in prison and three months of home confinement for stealing and selling President Joe Biden’s daughter’s diary to the conservative group Project Veritas four years ago.
- Judge Laura Taylor Swain at the Manhattan federal court called the actions of the Palm Beach, Florida woman 'despicable'.
- In August 2022, Harris pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge, admitting to receiving $20,000 of the $40,000 paid by Project Veritas for personal items of the president's daughter, Ashley Biden.
- Swain noted that Harris and a co-defendant, Robert Kurlander from nearby Jupiter, Florida, had initially tried unsuccessfully to sell Ashley Biden’s belongings to then-President Donald Trump’s 2020 presidential campaign.
Trump allies seize on judge’s delayed decision on Barron’s graduation: Allies of former President Trump have seized on the judge overseeing the New York hush ...
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Trump stops by Harlem bodega after second day of hush money trial: Former President Trump on Tuesday visited a bodega in Harlem after getting out of court for ...
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New York judge says Trump can’t attend Supreme Court arguments on presidential immunity
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Fact-Checking Trump’s Defenses in His Court Cases: The former president has trotted out a host of false and misleading claims to defend his conduct ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/us/politics/trump-cases-defense-fact-check.html
Elon Musk confirms he used a secret account on X : Elon Musk said he had used an alternate "test account" on X, with which he at times roleplayed as a toddler.
businessinsider.com/elon-musk-confirms-secret-twitter-account-x-child-2024-4
Top Trump surrogates and VP contenders hit airwaves in defense of former president on trial
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Mulvaney: Trump is correct, authority over abortion should be returned to the states
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Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans foil another effort to repeal 1864 abortion ban
- Arizona House Republicans once again thwarted an attempt on Wednesday to repeal the state's nearly complete abortion ban from 1864, leaving Democrats without a vote on their repeal bill for the second consecutive week.
- Despite facing pressure from influential conservatives, such as former President Trump and Senate hopeful Kari Lake, urging GOP leaders to lift the ban, the Republicans blocked the repeal.
- State House Democrats made a procedural maneuver to attempt to suspend House rules and bring the repeal bill to the floor for discussion. However, this action was rejected by the GOP majority, with only one Republican, Representative Matt Gress, crossing party lines to support bringing up the repeal bill.
- A similar endeavor to repeal the ban was obstructed by Republicans last week. Following persistent criticism of the law by Democrats both within and outside the state throughout the week, prominent figures like Trump and Lake recognized the political risks and advocated for a change in direction within the Legislature.
Wall Street wants answers from Elon Musk on Tesla's Model 2 car: Elon Musk has kept investors hanging since he issued cryptic social posts following an exclusive ...
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Trump hush money trial gets off to sluggish start: NEW YORK — Former President Trump became the first former commander in chief to stand trial on criminal ...
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Melania Trump avoids the courtroom but is said to share her husband’s anger: She has long referred to the hush-money case as not her problem. But she has called ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/16/us/politics/melania-trump-trial-hush-money.html
Quick Glance: Trump's Sex Life Unveiled as Hush Money Trial Begins
- The opening day of Donald Trump’s criminal trial delved deep into his tabloid-fodder sex life, as lawyers and the judge debated how many salacious details jurors should eventually hear as they decide whether he broke the law to cover up hush money payments.
- The historic first trial of a former U.S. president began Monday in a storied courthouse that has seen a host of high-profile cases over the years, from rap stars to movie moguls, but never one with such potential consequences for the nation and the world.
- Despite Trump's open contempt for the trial, he was not disruptive in court but rather disinterested. However, Trump's lawyers managed to prevent jurors from being informed about specific allegations of sexual misconduct from 2016.
- Prosecutors plan to highlight Trump's relationship with adult-film actress Stormy Daniels and other women in court to show that he paid hush money to protect his political image.
N.H. governor backs Trump in feisty interview: “Nobody should be shocked that the Republican governor’s supporting the Republican president ...
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Quick Glance: N.H. Governor Supports Trump Despite Controversy
- New Hampshire Republican Governor Chris Sununu stated his backing for former President Donald Trump in the upcoming presidential election, despite acknowledging Trump's role in the Capitol insurrection of January 6, 2021.
- Sununu emphasized that his support for Trump is more about the Republican administration and values rather than the individual candidate, expressing that a significant percentage of Americans favor Trump's return to the presidency.
- Addressing the possibility of Trump facing legal challenges, Sununu highlighted the preference for focusing on substantial issues over legal matters in the Republican Party, accepting Trump as a symbol of the desired cultural change within the party.
- When questioned about his personal stance on Trump, Sununu reiterated his alignment with the majority of Americans who continue to support Trump's presidential candidacy despite concerns over his past actions and potential legal issues.
Donald Trump 'Glares' at Reporter Who Exposed Him Sleeping During Trial: Donald Trump appeared to be sleeping during Monday's trial proceedings ...
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Biden sees highest approval rating since November: President Biden saw his highest approval rating since November on Monday, ticking up to 43 percent ...
thehill.com/homenews/4594603-biden-approval-rating-highest-since-november/
Salman Rushdie: Unleashed Donald Trump will drive me back to Britain: In his memoir, Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder, the author recalls the attack ...
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Quick Glance: Salman Rushdie Recalls 'Premonition' Dream Before Brutal Knife Attack
- Two nights before being attacked, Rushdie dreamt of being stabbed.
- He was stabbed ten times during the attack, leading to severe injuries.
- Despite his dream, Rushdie decided to attend the event where the attack occurred.
- The attacker is awaiting trial, with Rushdie expected to testify.
Trump says hush money judge is running ‘rough shod’ over his lawyers: Former President Trump complained Tuesday morning that the judge handling his hush money ...
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John Leguizamo on Trump’s Latino support: ‘He doesn’t like us, and he doesn’t want us here’
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Allen Weisselberg sentenced to 5 months jail in Trump civil fraud case: Retired Trump Organization executive Allen Weisselberg has received a five-month jail ...
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Quick Glance: Weisselberg sentenced to 5 months jail in Trump civil fraud case
- Retired Trump executive Allen Weisselberg was sentenced to five months in jail for admitting to lying under oath in a civil fraud lawsuit against the former president by New York’s attorney general.
- Weisselberg pleaded guilty to perjury related to the valuation of Trump's Manhattan penthouse, despite his deep loyalty to Trump and previous jail time for tax evasion.
- Important aspects include Weisselberg's testimonies in unfavorable trials for Trump and his decision not to testify in Trump's upcoming hush money criminal trial.
- Weisselberg's willingness to admit wrongdoing, age, and his role in Trump's organization were considered in his sentence, mirroring a previous case where he served a reduced jail term. He is likely to be involved in Trump's hush money trial, even if not as a witness.
‘Sleepy Don?’: Trump Nods Off During Trial of the Century: He appeared to jolt awake several times when his lawyer, Todd Blanche, passed along notes.
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Trump to return to New York criminal court for jury selection: Donald Trump's historic hush-money trial enters a second day on Tuesday, as lawyers try to select ...
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Exclusive: Donald Trump mulls middle-class tax cut as he eyes return to office: U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has indicated to advisers he ...
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Musk’s X Retreats, Pledging to Comply With Brazil Court Orders: Elon Musk’s X social media platform will comply with all orders from Brazil’s Supreme Court ...
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Hush money trial: Trump's lawyers say Stormy Daniels refused subpoena outside Brooklyn bar
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Goldman Says Trump’s China Tariff Plan Would Slow US Economy, Push Inflation Up: A steep increase in US tariffs on Chinese imports — which presidential candidate ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-08/goldman-says-trump-s-new-china-tariff-plan-would-slow-us-growth
Elon Musk predicts AI will overtake human intelligence next year: Tesla chief says infrastructure will need to keep up with technology’s demands as he seeks ...
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Quick Glance: Elon Musk Predicts AI Surpassing Human Intelligence Next Year
- Elon Musk predicts that artificial intelligence will surpass human intelligence by the end of next year, given the necessary infrastructure to meet technological demands.
- Musk anticipates that AI capabilities will likely exceed those of all humans in the next five years.
- A series of AI breakthroughs in the past 18 months have accelerated development faster than expected, with Musk being more optimistic than previous forecasts.
- Musk has intensified his efforts to enter the AI race by seeking funding for his own AI startup to compete with OpenAI, while also advocating for a pause in the development of advanced AI systems.
Trump hush money trial judge rejects new demand to recuse himself from case: Former President Trump’s hush money judge on Monday declined to recuse himself from ...
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Seven jurors picked in Trump’s N.Y. trial as judge presses ahead: The New York Supreme Court justice overseeing former president Donald Trump’s criminal trial ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/16/trump-new-york-criminal-trial-hush-money/
Focus groups: Swing voters aren't buying Trump's abortion stance: "You're going to lose all doctors and they're going to go where they could treat their ...
axios.com/2024/04/12/abortion-trump-biden-voters-poll
Quick Glance: Arizona GOP outlines alternative abortion strategy
- Republican state legislators in Arizona are considering alternative ballot measures in response to a court ruling upholding a strict abortion ban.
- The GOP's strategy document plans to provide voters with alternatives to the Arizona for Abortion Access ballot measure.
- Republicans aim to constitutionalize existing laws to discuss abortion policy.
- The document outlines various scenarios, including 'Phase 1' and 'Phase 2' options for lawmakers.
Ukraine showdown in Congress: Johnson breaks with the hardliners: After a long delay, Republican Speaker Mike Johnson wants to bring aid money for Ukraine and ...
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Quick Glance: Biden's Backing of House Aid Package for Israel and Ukraine
- President Joe Biden endorses an aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.
- Crucial bipartisan support emerges for the approval of $95 billion in funding for U.S. allies.
- The package includes economic assistance for Kyiv in the form of forgivable loans and enhanced monitoring of military funds.
- Democrats and progressives oppose aspects of the package, while some Republicans reject House Speaker Mike Johnson.
Is Elon Musk's Starlink Profitable? SpaceX Satellites Are Money Losers: SpaceX celebrates the satellite business as a money-making venture fueling a quest ...
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Supreme Court justices signal wariness of law used for Jan. 6 prosecutions: The scope of a federal obstruction law used against scores of Jan ...
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Quick Glance: Justices Question Obstruction Charge Against Jan. 6 Rioter
- The Supreme Court is considering whether Jan. 6 rioters can be charged with obstructing an official proceeding, potentially impacting Trump's election interference case.
- During Tuesday's hearing, justices expressed concerns about the Justice Department's use of the obstruction statute to prosecute those involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.
- A potential consequence of a ruling in favor of Fischer could affect Trump, although this outcome is not definitive. Prosecutors in Trump's case have emphasized that even if Fischer succeeds, Trump's actions would still be governed by a more restrictive interpretation of the law.
- The provision was enacted in 2002 as part of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, passed after the Enron accounting scandal. Both Fischer and Trump argue that the obstruction law does not apply to their alleged conduct, meaning the charges should be dropped.
Prosecutors ask hush money judge to fine Trump $3K for violating gag order: NEW YORK — The Manhattan district attorney’s office on Monday sought to fine former ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4595027-prosecutors-hush-money-judge-fine-trump-gag-order/
Criminal trial against ex-president: Trump fails with motion to get rid of judge: Former President Trump has to answer for his actions in several trials ...
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