Trump 2.0 is a win for Big Tech – but it may not be for encryption Encryption, the guarantee for data security and privacy, could remain a target for the new Trump administration. Here's how. TechRadar · Jan 18, 2025
The tech bros have front-row seats at Trump’s inauguration, but what they want goes way beyond that The convergence of money and politics isn’t new. What’s different is the Silicon Valley right’s hostility to the nation state, says author Quinn Slobodian The Guardian - UK · Jan 18, 2025
Elizabeth Warren Urges Trump to Instill Safeguards to Address 'Key Corruption Risks' As Concern About Tech Billionaires' Roles in Government Mounts: Report Senator Elizabeth Warren is calling on Trump to implement stronger ethics rules to prevent corruption and conflicts of interest within his administration. Latin Times · Jan 17, 2025
The Video Games Bedeviling Elon Musk Skepticism rages about whether Elon Musk actually put in the hours to become a top player of video games "Diablo IV" and "Path of Exile 2." International Business Times · Jan 17, 2025
Gamers Tear Into Musk For 'Faking' Video Game Prowess Elon Musk's self-proclaimed persona as a top-class gamer took a thrashing on Friday, as video game enthusiasts mercilessly mocked the tech billionaire following a disastrous performance in a livestream. International Business Times · Jan 17, 2025
Bill Gates speaks out on three-hour sit-down with Trump at Mar-a-Lago Microsoft co-founder says they discussed the president-elect’s interest in global health The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2025
US Grounds SpaceX's Starship After Fiery Mid-air Explosion The United States on Friday grounded SpaceX's Starship and ordered Elon Musk's company to investigate why the spaceship spectacularly disintegrated in a fiery cascade over the Caribbean during its latest test mission. International Business Times · Jan 17, 2025
‘We’ve Never Seen This in American History Before’ Historian Sean Wilentz warns Trump’s second term could mark an unprecedented concentration of power in the hands of a reactionary movement. Capital & Main · Jan 17, 2025
What Donald Trump and Elon Musk backing H-1B visas means to me as an immigrant entrepreneur I’ve witnessed the transformative power of legal immigration, which fuels economic growth and sustains global leadership. Fortune · Jan 17, 2025
US Grounds SpaceX's Starship Rocket Pending Probe The US Federal Aviation Administration on Friday grounded SpaceX's Starship pending an investigation by Elon Musk's company into why the rocket's upper stage dramatically disintegrated in a fiery cascade over the Caribbean during its latest test flight. International Business Times · Jan 17, 2025
Vivek Ramaswamy To Launch Bid For Ohio Governor Vivek Ramaswamy, a biotech entrepreneur, may run for Ohio governor, potentially reshaping the state's political future. Top News · Jan 17, 2025
‘First buddy’ Elon Musk is set to speak at Trump’s pre-inauguration rally. Here’s who will join him Retired wrestler Hulk Hogan and UFC CEO Dana White are among speakers for Trump rally one day before inauguration The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2025
Trump Media’s Unusual Options Activity Provides a Potential Way to Profit From Monday’s Inauguration Donald Trump becomes the 47th president on Monday. Trump Media and Technology Group had five unusually active options in Thursday’s trading. If you’re bullish on DJT stock, here’s a way to potentially profit from next week’s events. Barchart · Jan 17, 2025
Trump’s DOGE co-chair Vivek Ramaswamy reportedly announcing campaign for Ohio governor Billionaire DOGE co-chair is expected to announce his campaign after he was passed over to fill JD Vance’s seat The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2025
International Business Times · Jan 17, 2025 Trump Readies For Triumphant, But Icy, Inauguration Donald Trump will complete an extraordinary comeback on Monday when he is sworn in for a second term as US president -- although his inauguration will be moved indoors due to an arctic blast.
International Business Times · Jan 17, 2025 Tech Billionaires Are Lining Up To Attend The Trump Inauguration. There Is One Notable Exception Tech bigwigs like Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk plan to attend Monday's events.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 17, 2025 EU asks X for internal documents about algorithms as it steps up investigation Musk’s company has been accused of manipulating systems to give far-right posts and politicians greater visibility
The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2025 Oldham gang rape survivor blasts ‘appalling’ Labour plan for local grooming inquiries and ‘rapid audit’ Survivor Samantha Walker-Roberts hit out at Yvette Cooper’s plan and called £5million budget for five government-backed inquiries ‘absolutely shocking’
Fortune · Jan 17, 2025 TikTok’s fate is in Trump’s hands as the Supreme Court rules ban can move ahead The ban is set to take effect on Sunday.
Top News · Jan 17, 2025 Elon Musk's DOGE Eyes Cutting Federal Diversity Programs Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy establish DOGE to propose cuts to federal diversity programs, aiming to enhance government efficiency and reduce spending.
The Conversation · Jan 17, 2025 Trump signals he will start pushing for a new world order in first 100 days Donald Trump’s return to the White House on January 20 2025 is widely seen as ushering in a period of significant upheaval for US foreign policy, and a change in the way diplomacy is done.
International Business Times · Jan 17, 2025 Huge Fire Burns At World's Largest Battery Plant in Northern California The fire broke out Thursday at the Moss Landing Power Plant and forced the evacuation of about 1,500 nearby residents
The Guardian - US · Jan 17, 2025 Elizabeth Warren urges Trump to beef up ethics rules as Musk takes key role Exclusive: Democrat writes to transition co-chairs calling for steps to avert scandals involving administration officials
Salon · Jan 17, 2025 Howery to lead Trump's Greenland plan Howery is Trump's pick for ambassador to Denmark, which has said Greenland is not for sale
The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2025 SpaceX launch accident likely caused by fire that sent trails of flaming debris near the Caribbean SpaceX suspects a fire may have caused its Starship to break apart during liftoff and send trails of flaming debris near the Caribbean