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World’s 3 Richest Men — Musk, Bezos, Zuckerberg — Will Attend Trump Inauguration
All three have acted in ways beneficial to Trump — and are likely to financially benefit from Trump's presidency.
Elon Musk’s Influence Signifies a “New Era” in US Politics, Scholar Says
Professor Quinn Slobodian discusses Musk’s admiration of authoritarian strongmen, white supremacist rhetoric, and more.
Trump Has Stuffed His Cabinet With Oligarchs Poised to Govern for Their Profit
The circle of billionaires in Trump’s cabinet embodies the reign of American oligarchy.
Sanders Calls Out Musk for Billionaire Exploitation of Foreign H-1B Workers
The senator weighed in on the right’s infighting, saying the real issue at hand is corporate abuse of workers.
Elon Musk to Host X Event Promoting Neo-Nazi AfD Party Ahead of German Elections
The billionaire Musk has downplayed the party's extremist views in posts on X and in an op-ed in a German newspaper.
Elon Musk Op-Ed in German Newspaper Prompts Editor to Resign in Protest
The party that Musk is backing is vehemently anti-immigration, and regularly downplays the atrocities of Nazism.
With Trump’s Return, Combating Corporate News Disinfo Is More Urgent Than Ever
Instead of top-down regulation, we need bottom-up scrutiny of mis- and disinformation based on critical media literacy.
Trump’s Debt Ceiling Power Play Is a Prelude to the Congressional Chaos to Come
Ahead of the House speaker election, Mike Johnson is stuck between Trump and the hard right of the House.
Elon Musk’s Threat to Primary Democrats Spurs New Urgency to Ban Super PACs
Musk's role in almost forcing a government shutdown this week has revived calls for campaign finance reform.
Congress Averts Government Shutdown After Trump and Musk’s Effort to Sink Deal
The final bill extends government funding through March 14 and excludes Trump's demand to raise the debt ceiling.