Politics
Trump designates Venezuela government a ‘foreign terrorist organization,’ orders blockade of sanctioned oil tankers
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a Mexican Border Defense Medal presentation in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., Dec. 15, 2025. Evelyn Hockstein | Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday stateside ordered a “complete and total” blockade of sanctioned oil tankers moving in and out of Venezuela as […]
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California judge rules that Tesla engaged in deceptive marketing around Autopilot
Tesla electric vehicles (EV) in front of the company’s store in Colma, California, US, on Monday, Nov. 10, 2025. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images A California administrative law judge recently ruled recently that Tesla’s marketing around its “Autopilot” and “Full Self-Driving” systems had been deceptive, and that the company should face a […]
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Nick Reiner to be charged with murder of dad Rob Reiner, mom Michele: LA DA
Nick Reiner will be charged with two counts of first-degree murder with special circumstances in connection with the brutal killings of his parents, famed Hollywood director Rob Reiner, and Michele Singer Reiner, the Los Angeles County district attorney said Tuesday. Nick Reiner, 32, faces a maximum possible sentence of life in prison without parole if […]
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16 states sue Trump administration again over billions in withheld electric vehicle charging funds
U.S. President Donald Trump participates in a ceremony for the presentation of the Mexican Border Defense Medal in the Oval Office of the White House on Dec. 15, 2025 in Washington, DC. Anna Moneymaker | Getty Images Sixteen states and the District of Columbia are suing the Trump administration for what they say is the unlawful withholding of over $2 […]
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Kushner’s Affinity Partners exits Paramount bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Jared Kushner, Founder & CEO, Affinity Partners, speaks during the second day of the FII PRIORITY Summit held at the Faena Hotel on Feb. 20, 2025 in Miami Beach, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images Jared Kushner’s firm Affinity Partners has dropped out of Paramount Skydance‘s hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery. “With two strong competitors vying […]
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Tesla stock closes at record as investors rally around Musk’s robotaxi hype despite slow EV sales
What started off as a particularly rough year for Tesla investors is turning into quite the celebration. Following a 36% plunge in the first quarter, the stock’s worst period since 2022, Tesla shares have rallied all the way back, reaching an all-time closing high of $489.88, jumping 3.1% on Tuesday. They’re now up 21% for […]
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Trump to tout accomplishments in address to nation on Wednesday, White House says
Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said President Trump would highlight his work to ‘bring our country back to greatness.’ Source
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AI future: Big Tech faces key House vote on reforming permit process
Big Tech heavy hitters such as OpenAI, Meta, and Microsoft are pushing for Congress to advance legislation to reform the process for obtaining federal permits for projects to build out artificial intelligence infrastructure in the United States. Backers of the bill, the SPEED Act, argue it is key to helping the U.S. beat out China […]
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Top Trump aide Susie Wiles says he has ‘alcoholic’s personality,’ sought ‘retribution’ against NY AG Letitia James
President Donald Trump has an “alcoholic’s personality” and has engaged in legal “retribution” against his enemies since his return to office, White House chief of staff Susie Wiles said in a remarkably candid series of interviews with Vanity Fair published Tuesday. Wiles said in March that she and Trump had a “loose agreement that the […]
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What Trump’s reclassification of pot and CBD could mean for seniors, research and stocks
Tarek Adieh, of Tampa, Florida, looks at cannabis flower from wholesaler Dep Kings at CHAMPS Trade Show at the Palmer Events Center Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. Jay Jannar | Hearst Newspapers | Getty Images President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order this week that would broadly expand access to cannabis. Industry advocates, […]
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