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Trump's order to block 'woke' AI in government encourages tech giants to censor their chatbots
Read full article: Trump's order to block 'woke' AI in government encourages tech giants to censor their chatbotsTech companies selling AI to the federal government now face a new challenge: proving their chatbots aren't "woke."
Trump offers support to Musk's car company in a surprising post as Tesla stock plunges
Read full article: Trump offers support to Musk's car company in a surprising post as Tesla stock plungesPresident Donald Trump took a break from his bitter public feud with Elon Musk by offering support to Tesla in an early morning post on Truth Social.
Tesla's profit plunges again as the fallout from Musk's politics continues to repel buyers
Read full article: Tesla's profit plunges again as the fallout from Musk's politics continues to repel buyersThe fallout from Elon Musk’s plunge into politics a year ago is still hammering his Tesla business as both sales and profits fell sharply again in the latest quarter.
Postal Service marks 250th anniversary with stamps honoring Ben Franklin and postal carriers
Read full article: Postal Service marks 250th anniversary with stamps honoring Ben Franklin and postal carriersThe U.S. Postal Service is marking its upcoming 250th anniversary with the release of new commemorative stamps.
From tech podcasts to policy: Trump's new AI plan leans heavily on Silicon Valley industry ideas
Read full article: From tech podcasts to policy: Trump's new AI plan leans heavily on Silicon Valley industry ideasPresident Donald Trump has unveiled an “AI Action Plan” shaped by Silicon Valley tech leaders who supported his campaign.
Looming over two cases threatening Musk’s car company is a single question: Can he be trusted?
Read full article: Looming over two cases threatening Musk’s car company is a single question: Can he be trusted?Elon Musk fought court cases on opposite coasts Monday raising a question about the billionaire that could either speed his plan to put self-driving Teslas on U.S. roads or throw up a major roadblock: Can this wildly successful man who tends to exaggerate be trusted.
Trump's pace of early travel largely mirrors Biden's, but with more sports events and golf
Read full article: Trump's pace of early travel largely mirrors Biden's, but with more sports events and golfMoving at the “speed of Trump” is one of the White House’s favorite phrases, but when it comes to presidential travel, Donald Trump’s pace is about the same as that of his Democratic predecessor, Joe Biden.
OpenAI's advisory board calls for continued and strengthened nonprofit oversight
Read full article: OpenAI's advisory board calls for continued and strengthened nonprofit oversightAn advisory board convened by OpenAI says it should continue to be controlled by a nonprofit because the artificial intelligence technology it is developing is “too consequential” to be governed by a corporation alone.
House sends bill regulating stablecoins, a type of cryptocurrency, to Trump
Read full article: House sends bill regulating stablecoins, a type of cryptocurrency, to TrumpThe House has passed two bills intended to boost the legitimacy of the cryptocurrency industry with new regulations as President Donald Trump has pushed to make the U_S_ the “crypto capital of the world.”.
Employees at the nation's consumer financial watchdog say it's become toothless under Trump
Read full article: Employees at the nation's consumer financial watchdog say it's become toothless under TrumpOnce a powerful watchdog for financial wrongdoing, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has seen its enforcement efforts grind to a halt under the Trump administration.
Tesla debuts in India, but its cars likely cost too much for most Indians
Read full article: Tesla debuts in India, but its cars likely cost too much for most IndiansTesla has opened its first showroom in India, marking the electric vehicle maker’s long-anticipated debut in the world’s third-biggest automotive market.
Thomas Massie, GOP congressman who broke with Trump, reports strong fundraising
Read full article: Thomas Massie, GOP congressman who broke with Trump, reports strong fundraisingU.S. Rep. Thomas Massie has stockpiled more than $1.7 million for his re-election bid as the Kentucky Republican gears up to face President Donald Trump’s vaunted political operation.
Tesla's Autopilot system is in the spotlight at a Miami trial over a student killed while stargazing
Read full article: Tesla's Autopilot system is in the spotlight at a Miami trial over a student killed while stargazingA federal court in Miami began considering Monday whether Elon Musk's car company should share blame for the death of a stargazing university student after a runaway Tesla sent her flying 75 feet through the air and severely injured her boyfriend.
DOGE sprouts in red states, as governors embrace the cost-cutter brand and make it their own
Read full article: DOGE sprouts in red states, as governors embrace the cost-cutter brand and make it their ownPresident Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency has spawned state-level DOGE initiatives as Republican governors and lawmakers aim to show that they're in step.
Elon Musk's X platform investigated in France for alleged data tampering and fraud
Read full article: Elon Musk's X platform investigated in France for alleged data tampering and fraudFrench prosecutors have launched an investigation into alleged data tampering and fraud involving Elon Musk's platform X.
Trump tours Texas flood sites and defends officials as questions mount about response
Read full article: Trump tours Texas flood sites and defends officials as questions mount about responsePresident Donald Trump toured the devastation from catastrophic flooding in Texas and lauded local officials amid mounting criticism that they failed to warn residents quickly enough that a deadly wall of water was coming their way.
Tesla announces Nov annual meeting under pressure from shareholders, but may still be skirting law
Read full article: Tesla announces Nov annual meeting under pressure from shareholders, but may still be skirting lawTesla has scheduled an annual shareholder meeting for November, one day after it came under pressure from major shareholders to do so.
X CEO Linda Yaccarino resigns after two years at the helm of Elon Musk's social media platform
Read full article: X CEO Linda Yaccarino resigns after two years at the helm of Elon Musk's social media platformX CEO Linda Yaccarino said she’s stepping down after two years running Elon Musk’s social media platform.
Musk's xAI scrubs inappropriate posts after Grok chatbot makes antisemitic comments
Read full article: Musk's xAI scrubs inappropriate posts after Grok chatbot makes antisemitic commentsElon Musk’s artificial intelligence company is taking down antisemitic comments and other “inappropriate posts” made by its Grok chatbot, including some praising Adolf Hitler.
How the Know-Nothings, Free Soilers and other third parties shaped US politics
Read full article: How the Know-Nothings, Free Soilers and other third parties shaped US politicsElon Musk’s plan to create a new political party puts him in the company of a long line of business and political titans looking to upend the two-party system that has dominated U.S. politics since almost the beginning.
Trump comes to Bondi's defense amid uproar from his base over Jeffrey Epstein files flop
Read full article: Trump comes to Bondi's defense amid uproar from his base over Jeffrey Epstein files flopPresident Donald Trump is defending Attorney General Pam Bondi as she faces mounting criticism from far-right influencers and conservative internet personalities over the Justice Department’s abrupt refusal to release additional documents from the Jeffrey Epstein sex-trafficking investigation.
US adults want the government to focus on child care costs, not birth rates, AP-NORC poll finds
Read full article: US adults want the government to focus on child care costs, not birth rates, AP-NORC poll findsA new AP-NORC poll finds most Americans do not want the government to focus on increasing birth rates, despite efforts by the Trump administration to make this a priority.
Epstein 'client list' doesn't exist, Justice Department says, walking back theory Bondi had promoted
Read full article: Epstein 'client list' doesn't exist, Justice Department says, walking back theory Bondi had promotedThe Justice Department will not release more files related to the wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking investigation despite promises from Attorney General Pam Bondi that had raised the expectations of conservative influencers and conspiracy theorists.
A reignited Trump-Musk feud burns Tesla investors, shares of EV company tumble 7%
Read full article: A reignited Trump-Musk feud burns Tesla investors, shares of EV company tumble 7%Shares of electric vehicle maker Tesla tumbled 7% as the feud between CEO Elon Musk and Trump reignited over the weekend.
The Latest: Trump meets with Netanyahu for private dinner at the White House
Read full article: The Latest: Trump meets with Netanyahu for private dinner at the White HouseU.S. President Donald Trump held a private dinner with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as families of hostages held in Gaza push for any ceasefire agreement to include the release of all remaining hostages.
Musk says he's forming a new political party after split with Trump over tax cuts law
Read full article: Musk says he's forming a new political party after split with Trump over tax cuts lawElon Musk said he’s carrying out his threat to form a new political party after his fissure with President Donald Trump, announcing on social media that he would form the America Party in response to the president’s sweeping tax cuts law.
US stocks set another record and yields leap on signals the US economy is solid
Read full article: US stocks set another record and yields leap on signals the US economy is solidU.S. stocks climbed further into record heights after a report showed the U.S. job market looks stronger than Wall Street expected.
Tesla sales plunge again as anti-Musk boycott shows staying power and rivals pounce on the weakness
Read full article: Tesla sales plunge again as anti-Musk boycott shows staying power and rivals pounce on the weaknessSales of Tesla electric cars fell sharply in the last three months compared to a year earlier as boycotts over Elon Musk’s political views continue to keep buyers away.
Musk proposes a new political party, Trump suggests DOGE 'might have to go back and eat Elon'
Read full article: Musk proposes a new political party, Trump suggests DOGE 'might have to go back and eat Elon'Elon Musk’s feud with President Donald Trump has reignited, with the tech billionaire threatening to launch a new political party and Trump suggesting Musk could be punished for his opposition.
Mystery surrounds the Jeffrey Epstein files after Bondi claims 'tens of thousands' of videos
Read full article: Mystery surrounds the Jeffrey Epstein files after Bondi claims 'tens of thousands' of videosAttorney General Pam Bondi’s comments about evidence the Justice Department is reviewing from its Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking investigation have fueled anticipation about the expected release of more files related to the New York financier.
Senate passes Trump’s big tax and spending cuts bill as Vance breaks a 50-50 tie
Read full article: Senate passes Trump’s big tax and spending cuts bill as Vance breaks a 50-50 tieSenate Majority Leader John Thune says Republicans “got the job done” in passing President Donald Trump’s big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts.
Starmer’s attempt at welfare reform roils his party, capping a troubled first year in office
Read full article: Starmer’s attempt at welfare reform roils his party, capping a troubled first year in officeBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer marks a year in office this week, facing challenges from within his party and the public.
The Latest: Senate votes on amendments to Trump’s big bill ahead of July 4 deadline
Read full article: The Latest: Senate votes on amendments to Trump’s big bill ahead of July 4 deadlinePossible changes to President Donald Trump’s big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts are being considered, though most of the amendments are expected to fail.
Debate is underway in the Senate on Trump's big bill, but overnight voting is delayed
Read full article: Debate is underway in the Senate on Trump's big bill, but overnight voting is delayedDebate has been underway late into the night in the Senate on President Donald Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts package.
Elon Musk renews his criticism of Trump's big bill as Senate Republicans scramble to pass it
Read full article: Elon Musk renews his criticism of Trump's big bill as Senate Republicans scramble to pass itElon Musk is doubling down on his distaste for President Donald Trump’s sprawling tax and spending cuts bill.
Appeals court puts peace institute back in Trump administration hands with stay of lower court
Read full article: Appeals court puts peace institute back in Trump administration hands with stay of lower courtA federal appeals court is staying a lower court ruling that blocked the Trump administration from moving forward with dismantling the U.S. Institute of Peace.
Brazil strikes deal with Musk's Starlink to curb criminal use in the Amazon rainforest
Read full article: Brazil strikes deal with Musk's Starlink to curb criminal use in the Amazon rainforestBrazil’s Federal Prosecutor’s Office has signed a landmark agreement with Elon Musk’s Starlink to limit the use of its satellite internet service in illegal mining and other criminal operations in the Amazon.
New Social Security Commissioner faces pointed questions about staffing, privacy
Read full article: New Social Security Commissioner faces pointed questions about staffing, privacyAfter months of job cuts, leadership turnover and other turmoil at the Social Security Administration, the agency’s newly minted commissioner faced pointed questions from lawmakers about the future of the agency and its ability to pay Americans their benefits and protect their privacy.
Senators challenge Trump's proposed cuts to foreign aid and public media in contentious hearing
Read full article: Senators challenge Trump's proposed cuts to foreign aid and public media in contentious hearingRepublicans and Democrats on a key Senate panel are challenging the merits of cancelling billions of dollars in spending for foreign aid and public media, as requested by President Donald Trump.
Ex-Ohio Supreme Court Justice Bill O'Neill joins race for district held by GOP US Rep. David Joyce
Read full article: Ex-Ohio Supreme Court Justice Bill O'Neill joins race for district held by GOP US Rep. David JoyceFormer Ohio Supreme Court Justice Bill O’Neill has announced plans to run for the northeast Ohio congressional seat held by Republican U.S. Rep. David Joyce.
Europeans angry with Musk still aren't buying his cars as Tesla sales drop for fifth month in a row
Read full article: Europeans angry with Musk still aren't buying his cars as Tesla sales drop for fifth month in a rowTesla sales in Europe plunged for a fifth month in a row in May, a blow to investors who had hoped anger toward Elon Musk would have faded by now.
Trump's budget bill could complicate 2026 tax filing season after IRS cuts, watchdog warns
Read full article: Trump's budget bill could complicate 2026 tax filing season after IRS cuts, watchdog warnsThe budget bill championed by President Donald Trump could complicate next year’s tax filing season after the IRS lost one-quarter of its employees through staffing cuts.
Musk's 'robotaxis' draw regulatory scrutiny after video shows one driving in an opposing lane
Read full article: Musk's 'robotaxis' draw regulatory scrutiny after video shows one driving in an opposing laneFederal traffic safety regulators are looking into suspected problems with Elon Musk’s test run of self-driving “robotaxis” in Texas after videos on social media show a few of them braking suddenly or going straight through an intersection from a turning lane and driving down the wrong side of the road.
A look at the major players in the crypto industry and their ties to Trump
Read full article: A look at the major players in the crypto industry and their ties to TrumpPresident Donald Trump took office in January pledging to “make America the crypto capital of the world” and has since harnessed wide swaths of the federal government to bolster the industry.
Waymo's robotaxis to start carrying passengers in Atlanta, expanding Uber partnership
Read full article: Waymo's robotaxis to start carrying passengers in Atlanta, expanding Uber partnershipWaymo’s robotaxis will begin carrying passengers through parts of Atlanta Tuesday in an expansion of a partnership with Uber’s ride-hailing service that began earlier this year in Austin.
Texas, Oklahoma and Nevada make changes to lure business amid Delaware’s ‘Dexit’ concern
Read full article: Texas, Oklahoma and Nevada make changes to lure business amid Delaware’s ‘Dexit’ concernChanges approved recently by lawmakers in Texas, Oklahoma and Nevada could help their states lure some of the big-money legal business that Delaware and its specialized court have dominated as the world’s incorporation capital.
What cases are left on the Supreme Court's emergency docket? Here's a look
Read full article: What cases are left on the Supreme Court's emergency docket? Here's a lookA little less than once a week, on average, since President Donald Trump began his second term, his administration’s lawyers have filed emergency appeals with the Supreme Court.
Greenpeace joins anti-Bezos protest with Venice banner complaining about billionaire tax breaks
Read full article: Greenpeace joins anti-Bezos protest with Venice banner complaining about billionaire tax breaksGreenpeace has joined the smattering of protests in Venice against the upcoming wedding of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez.
Taylor Mac's 'Prosperous Fools' skewers wealthy philanthropists in a biting satire
Read full article: Taylor Mac's 'Prosperous Fools' skewers wealthy philanthropists in a biting satireA new play by MacArthur “genius grant” recipient Taylor Mac invites questions about the moral value of philanthropy in a society denounced by the comedy as “feudal.”.
Would you hail a 'robotaxi'? Musk bets cabs will give Tesla a lift after boycotts and sales plunge
Read full article: Would you hail a 'robotaxi'? Musk bets cabs will give Tesla a lift after boycotts and sales plungeElon Musk has long promised to put a fleet of driverless Tesla “robotaxis” on the roads, but fans and shareholders have been kept waiting.
As Musk's 'robotaxi' rollout approaches, Democratic lawmakers in Texas try to throw up a roadblock
Read full article: As Musk's 'robotaxi' rollout approaches, Democratic lawmakers in Texas try to throw up a roadblockA group of Democratic Texas lawmakers is asking Elon Musk to delay his rollout of driverless ‘robotaxis’ in the state this weekend to assure the vehicles are safe enough.
How billionaire Mark Walter, set to own the controlling stake in Lakers, made his fortune
Read full article: How billionaire Mark Walter, set to own the controlling stake in Lakers, made his fortuneThe billionaire slated to takeover the controlling interest in the Los Angeles Lakers has built a career leading businesses investing in everything from sports franchises to artificial intelligence.
Former US ambassador to Ukraine who resigned in protest launches run for Congress in Michigan
Read full article: Former US ambassador to Ukraine who resigned in protest launches run for Congress in MichiganBridget Brink, who stepped down as U.S. ambassador to Ukraine this year in protest of what she said was President Donald Trump’s unfair treatment of the the war-torn country, says she’s running for Congress in one of Michigan’s most competitive districts as a Democrat.
Amazon hopes to deliver 10,000 robotaxis annually with new factory, challenging Waymo
Read full article: Amazon hopes to deliver 10,000 robotaxis annually with new factory, challenging WaymoAmazon is gearing up to make as many as 10,000 robotaxis annually at a sprawling plant near Silicon Valley as it prepares to challenge self-driving cab leader Waymo.
Musk's X sues New York over requirement to show how social media platforms handle problematic posts
Read full article: Musk's X sues New York over requirement to show how social media platforms handle problematic postsElon Musk’s X has sued to try to stop New York from requiring reports on how social media platforms define and handle problematic posts.
NAACP, environmental group notify Elon Musk's xAI company of intent to sue over facility pollution
Read full article: NAACP, environmental group notify Elon Musk's xAI company of intent to sue over facility pollutionThe NAACP and an environmental group say they intend to sue Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI over concerns about air pollution generated by a supercomputer near predominantly Black communities in Memphis.
UK 'shied away' from ethnicity of grooming gangs in child sex abuse inquiries, report finds
Read full article: UK 'shied away' from ethnicity of grooming gangs in child sex abuse inquiries, report findsBritain’s government has pledged to make it mandatory to record the ethnicity and nationality of suspects accused of child sexual abuse and exploitation.
A hillside of white crosses fuels a misleading story about South Africa's farm killings
Read full article: A hillside of white crosses fuels a misleading story about South Africa's farm killingsNearly 3,000 white crosses on a hill in South Africa are a memorial to white people killed on farms over the last three decades.
Political violence is threaded through recent US history. The motives and justifications vary
Read full article: Political violence is threaded through recent US history. The motives and justifications varyThe attacks on two Democratic Minnesota state lawmakers at home are the latest in a grim spike in political violence.
UK to hold national inquiry into organized child sexual abuse after pressure from Musk
Read full article: UK to hold national inquiry into organized child sexual abuse after pressure from MuskThe British government has announced it will hold a national inquiry into organized child sexual abuse, something it has long been pressured to do by opposition politicians — and Elon Musk.
Trump’s recent moves risk politicizing the military, which has long strived to stay above politics
Read full article: Trump’s recent moves risk politicizing the military, which has long strived to stay above politicsPresident Donald Trump has already eroded many of the U.S.’s democratic safeguards and traditions in the initial months of his second term.
Republican enthusiasm for Musk cools after his feud with Trump, a new AP-NORC poll finds
Read full article: Republican enthusiasm for Musk cools after his feud with Trump, a new AP-NORC poll findsA new poll finds Elon Musk has lost some of his luster with Republicans since his public falling-out with President Donald Trump.
‘Rule of law seems to be ignored’: Local organizer of ‘No Kings’ protest says they are calling out abuse of power
Read full article: ‘Rule of law seems to be ignored’: Local organizer of ‘No Kings’ protest says they are calling out abuse of powerOne of the nearly 2,000 locations for Saturday’s nationwide “No Kings” protest against President Donald Trump’s administration will be right in the heart of Jacksonville’s Southside.
Ex-congressman Billy Long confirmed as commissioner of the IRS, an agency he once sought to abolish
Read full article: Ex-congressman Billy Long confirmed as commissioner of the IRS, an agency he once sought to abolishFormer congressman Billy Long of Missouri has been confirmed to lead the Internal Revenue Service, an agency he once sought to abolish.
The Latest: California senator removed after interrupting news conference by Kristi Noem
Read full article: The Latest: California senator removed after interrupting news conference by Kristi NoemCalifornia U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla was forcibly removed after he interrupted a Los Angeles press conference on immigration by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
‘No Kings’ protests against Trump’s policies planned in Florida on Saturday; DeSantis warns ‘the line is very clear’
Read full article: ‘No Kings’ protests against Trump’s policies planned in Florida on Saturday; DeSantis warns ‘the line is very clear’"No Kings Protest" events are planned Saturday in cities across Florida, including Northeast Florida, but this week, Gov. Ron DeSantis warned protesters that “the line is very clear” and that law enforcement would be ready to act.
House approves Trump's request to cut funding for NPR, PBS and foreign aid
Read full article: House approves Trump's request to cut funding for NPR, PBS and foreign aidThe House has voted to cut about $9.4 billion in spending as President Donald Trump’s administration looks to follow through on work done by the Department of Government Efficiency when it was overseen by Elon Musk.
Democrats look for reinvention and a new playbook against Trump in key committee race
Read full article: Democrats look for reinvention and a new playbook against Trump in key committee raceHouse Democrats are searching for a new leader on the powerful House Oversight Committee after the untimely passing of their previous ranking member.
The Latest: US orders nonessential staff to leave Baghdad Embassy as Iran tensions rise
Read full article: The Latest: US orders nonessential staff to leave Baghdad Embassy as Iran tensions riseThe United States is reducing the number of people deemed nonessential to operations in the Middle East, the State Department has announced.
Wisconsin lawsuit seeks to ban Elon Musk from offering $1 million checks to voters
Read full article: Wisconsin lawsuit seeks to ban Elon Musk from offering $1 million checks to votersA government watchdog group in Wisconsin has filed a lawsuit seeking to prohibit billionaire Elon Musk from ever again offering cash payments to voters in the battleground state like he did in this spring’s hotly contested Supreme Court race.
Is the Trump-Musk spat really over? Judging from Wall Street trading, it's a fragile peace
Read full article: Is the Trump-Musk spat really over? Judging from Wall Street trading, it's a fragile peaceThe world’s most powerful politician and its richest businessman stepped back from their war of words Wednesday, but it’s unclear if the peace will hold.
Takeaways from New Jersey election: Trump looms large and signs of Democratic enthusiasm
Read full article: Takeaways from New Jersey election: Trump looms large and signs of Democratic enthusiasmNew Jersey primary voters chose their nominees — and President Donald Trump notched a win in his endorsement belt — in one of two high-stakes governor's races being held this year.
Rubio orders firings of all USAID staffers overseas to move forward
Read full article: Rubio orders firings of all USAID staffers overseas to move forwardSecretary of State Marco Rubio has ordered U.S. embassies around the world to move ahead with a directive to fire all remaining staffers with the U.S. Agency for International Development.
US stocks drift closer to their record as Wall Street waits to see what US-China talks will bear
Read full article: US stocks drift closer to their record as Wall Street waits to see what US-China talks will bearU.S. stocks drifted just below their all-time high as the wait continues to hear what will come of trade talks underway between the United States and China.
Mike Johnson downplays Musk's influence and says Republicans will pass Trump's tax and budget bill
Read full article: Mike Johnson downplays Musk's influence and says Republicans will pass Trump's tax and budget billSpeaker Mike Johnson took clear sides Sunday in President Donald Trump’s breakup with mega-billionaire Elon Musk.