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$315 billion: Elon’s huge gamble pays off
Elon Musk bet hundreds of millions of dollars in a gamble that could have gone terribly wrong. He ended up wholly vindicated.
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Harris debates her future
The vice president would face an expected competitive Democratic primary in 2028. Meanwhile, the California governor’s race looks like a lay-up.
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Nancy Pelosi undergoes hip replacement surgery after fall in Luxembourg
Her office said she’s doing “well” and “on the mend.”
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Trump threatens to rip away US norm
Donald Trump has taken to X to share his latest plan and it has completely divided, even people who voted for him.
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Trump threatens to rip away US norm
Donald Trump has taken to X to share his latest plan and it has completely divided, even people who voted for him.
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Trump's takeover of Washington begins
All the while, the president-elect’s scaled back public schedule means he has kept mostly to his palatial estate
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Biden shrinks from view ahead of Trump’s return to Washington
With 42 days left in office, Biden avoids unscripted moments or press questions.
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Who is Kash Patel, Trump’s pick for FBI director?
Many people think Trump will quickly tire of Musk. Hear why Haberman thinks differently
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Elon Musk calls to ‘delete’ US finance consumer watchdog agency
Tech billionaire tapped by Trump posts on X about wanting to eliminate Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
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‘Delete CFPB’: Musk calls for elimination of consumer bureau
Republicans and the financial industry have long targeted the CFPB for what they consider its overly aggressive regulation.
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Zuckerberg dines with Trump
The Meta CEO had banned the current president-elect while he was still in office in 2021
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Trump picks billionaire for huge role
President-elect Donald Trump has named a billionaire as his Treasury secretary, choosing the hedge fund manager to help execute tax cuts and tariffs.
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Trump Nominates Hedge Fund Chief Bessent to Lead US Treasury
Scott Bessent, who runs Key Square Group, served as a key economic adviser to Trump during the campaign, promoting his agenda and crafting policy speeches.
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