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Elon Musk in front of a large mural of the U.S. founding members.
Politics

White House confirms Elon Musk is a ‘special government employee’ who could avoid publicly disclosing finances and conflicts of interest—and will only work for 130 days a year

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February 4, 2025
Joe Biden standing with a medal
Politics

Joe Biden signs with the talent agency that represents Meryl Streep and Martha Stewart

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February 4, 2025
Row of medical vials and syringe
Health

Pfizer’s Covid boost overshadowed by Kennedy threat to vaccines

BYBloomberg and Damian Garde
February 4, 2025
Teachers wear masks while protesting the Israel military action in Gaza
Politics

Trump is launching antisemitism investigations at 5 major universities, saying Biden’s approach to pro-Palestinian protests was ‘toothless’

BYCollin Binkley and The Associated Press
February 4, 2025
Trump walks with Netanyahu along the White House in 2020
Politics

Trump says there are ‘no guarantees that the peace is going to hold’ between Israel and Gaza

BYAamer Madhani, Tia Goldenberg and The Associated Press
February 4, 2025
El Salvador offers to take U.S. criminal deportees of any nationality for a fee
Politics

El Salvador offers to take U.S. criminal deportees of any nationality for a fee

BYEric Martin and Bloomberg
February 4, 2025
Donald Trump
Newsletters

VCs prepare for the fog of (trade) war

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February 4, 2025
President of Ecuador, and presidential candidate for National Democratic Action (ADN) party, Daniel Noboa
Politics

Ecuador’s conservative president echoes Trump policy with announcement of 27% tariffs on Mexican exports

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February 4, 2025
Trump orders creation of U.S. sovereign wealth fund that he says could profit off of TikTok
Finance

Trump orders creation of U.S. sovereign wealth fund that he says could profit off of TikTok

BYZeke Miller, Haleluya Hadero and The Associated Press
February 4, 2025
‘Day without immigrants’ protest of Trump immigration policies lags as businesses and employees can’t afford to lose income
Personal Finance

‘Day without immigrants’ protest of Trump immigration policies lags as businesses and employees can’t afford to lose income

BYGiovanna Dell'Orto, Melissa Perez Winder and The Associated Press
February 4, 2025
Mexican flag waving
Politics

How do Mexico, Canada, and China affect fentanyl flowing into the U.S.?

BYThe Associated Press and Jesse Bedayn
February 4, 2025
Trump energy secretary pick—fossil fuel CEO Chris Wright—confirmed by Senate as he vows to ‘unleash’ U.S. power resources
Politics

Trump energy secretary pick—fossil fuel CEO Chris Wright—confirmed by Senate as he vows to ‘unleash’ U.S. power resources

BYMatthew Daly and The Associated Press
February 4, 2025
What is USAID and why do Trump and Musk want to shut it?
Politics

What is USAID and why do Trump and Musk want to shut it?

BYEllen Knickmeyer, Meg Kinnard and The Associated Press
February 4, 2025
China hits back at Trump’s tariffs with an antitrust investigation into Google and a new 15% tax on U.S. coal and gas
Politics

China hits back at Trump’s tariffs with an antitrust investigation into Google and a new 15% tax on U.S. coal and gas

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February 4, 2025
Trump plans to speak with Xi as deadline for China tariffs looms
Politics

Trump plans to speak with Xi as deadline for China tariffs looms

BYJasmine Ng and Bloomberg
February 4, 2025
Trump agrees to one-month pause on Mexico and Canada tariffs after they pledge to boost border enforcement
Finance

Trump agrees to one-month pause on Mexico and Canada tariffs after they pledge to boost border enforcement

BYJosh Boak, Rob Gillies, Fabiola Sánchez and The Associated Press
February 3, 2025
The day after Trump announced his tariffs, a Canadian energy company said prices will go up for its U.S. customers
Finance

The day after Trump announced his tariffs, a Canadian energy company said prices will go up for its U.S. customers

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February 3, 2025
Donald Trump and Elon Musk having a conversation
Politics

Trump says Musk cannot stop treasury payments on his own

BYBloomberg, Jenny Leonard and Gregory Korte
February 3, 2025
Elon Musk gestures in front of a group of cars
Finance

Tesla sales decline in California with Model 3 plunging 36%

BYBloomberg and Kara Carlson
February 3, 2025
Elon Musk looks on ahead of the inauguration
Politics

Can DOGE shut down federal agencies? Elon Musk seems to think so

BY
February 3, 2025
Donald Trump shakes hands with Sean Duffy (left)
Politics

After offering buyouts to air traffic controllers, Trump administration says they’re exempt from ‘early retirement’ following deadly plane crashes

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February 3, 2025
Trump stands with his head cocked to the right
Leadership

There are two types of DEI. Only one may be safe in the Trump era

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February 3, 2025
President Donald Trump hold up an executive order, "Unleashing prosperity through deregulation," that he signed in the Oval Office on January 31, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump spoke to reporters about tariffs against China, Canada and Mexico and how the newly confirmed Interior Secretary Doug Burghum will coordinate with the Energy Department and the Environmental Protection Agency.
Finance

Auto stocks fall as investors watch Trump’s 25% tariff on Mexico and Canada

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February 3, 2025
Elon Musk speaks at Donald Trump's inauguration
Politics

Elon Musk’s 19- to 24-year-old aides take control of $6 trillion in government payments: ‘Extraordinarily dangerous,’ warns Elizabeth Warren

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February 3, 2025
Avocados and bananas from Mexico at a grocery store in San Francisco, California, US, on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025.
Finance

Here are the products that could see big price increases from Trump’s tariff fight

BY
February 3, 2025
Activists hold signs during the Fork Off Coalition protest to "stop the Musk coup"
Tech

Hours before their shift, USAID staff received an email stating they were locked out of Washington HQ amid battle with Elon Musk’s DOGE

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February 3, 2025
What to know about CK Hutchison, the Hong Kong firm that runs Panama’s canal ports—and is the target of Trump’s attacks
Politics

What to know about CK Hutchison, the Hong Kong firm that runs Panama’s canal ports—and is the target of Trump’s attacks

BYHolmes Chan and AFP
February 3, 2025
Latinos in Texas protest against Trump deportations: ‘This country was made by immigrants and it will always be so’
Politics

Latinos in Texas protest against Trump deportations: ‘This country was made by immigrants and it will always be so’

BY
February 3, 2025
Tesla CEO Elon Musk
Tech

Elon Musk says he’s teaming up with Jamie Dimon to convince bond markets that cost-cutting DOGE is good for U.S. debt

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February 3, 2025

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