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Elon Musk leads offer to buy OpenAI for nearly $100 billion – here's how CEO responded

February 11, 2025 11:03am EST

Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman collaborated to start the company several years ago and have been involved in a dispute over how the startup should be run.

Trump signs executive order against paper straws after saying they ‘don’t work’

February 10, 2025 8:43pm EST

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday to review federal policies that restrict plastic straws.

Trump imposes sweeping steel, aluminum tariffs

February 10, 2025 6:47pm EST

President Donald Trump on Monday removed the exceptions and exemptions from his 2018 tariffs on steel, meaning that all steel imports will be taxed at a minimum of 25%.

Google Maps renames Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America' after Trump order

February 10, 2025 6:11pm EST

Google Maps has renamed the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America following an order from President Donald Trump.

Trump’s federal buyout plan stalled as judge extends hold

February 10, 2025 4:52pm EST

A federal judge has temporarily halted President Donald Trump’s buyout plan aimed at downsizing the federal workforce.

US-China trade war reignites as both sides slap new tariffs

February 10, 2025 4:23pm EST

The U.S.-China trade war has reignited as President Donald Trump, shortly after returning to office, imposed a 10% tariff on all Chinese imports, prompting swift retaliation from Beijing.

Trump mocks Taylor Swift, Chiefs after Eagles dominating Super Bowl LIX win

February 10, 2025 1:12pm EST

President Trump and Taylor Swift received different reactions from the Super Bowl LIX crowd on Sunday. After the game, Trump took to social media and appeared to mock Swift and the Chiefs for their 'tough' nights.

Trump still thinks Canada should become the 51st state: 'A real thing'

February 10, 2025 12:34pm EST

President Donald Trump has reiterated his belief that Canada would benefit from becoming the 51st U.S. state.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is Musk's next target

February 8, 2025 12:47pm EST

Members of Elon Musk’s team have reportedly descended upon the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the latest target of Musk and President Donald Trump.

Time magazine cover puts Elon Musk behind Trump's desk

February 8, 2025 9:20am EST

A controversial Time Magazine cover implies that Elon Musk is acting as president, not Donald Trump.

Trump moves to reshape Kennedy Center, vows to end drag shows

February 7, 2025 11:09pm EST

President Donald Trump announced his plans to remove multiple members of the Kennedy Center’s Board of Trustees Friday, including Chairman David M. Rubenstein.

Live updates: President Trump meets with prime minister of Japan; other developments

February 7, 2025 10:20pm EST

President Donald Trump met with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba at the White House on Friday for a visit that included a joint news conference Friday afternoon.

19 states sue to stop DOGE from accessing Americans’ personal data

February 7, 2025 8:18pm EST

The suit alleges that the Trump administration allowed Musk’s team access to the Treasury Department’s central payment system, which is a violation of federal law.

FCC publishes CBS’ raw Kamala Harris ‘60 Minutes’ interview, transcript

February 7, 2025 7:15pm EST

The FCC has published the full transcript of Kamala Harris’ “60 Minutes" interview, sparking scrutiny over CBS’ editing choices.

Paper straws: The arguments for and against

February 7, 2025 4:56pm EST

Paper or plastic? President Trump has joined the debate on straws.

Texas Elon Musk mural defaced: 'Deny, Defend, Depose'

February 7, 2025 4:46pm EST

The words, "deny, defend, depose" were painted across a mural of billionaire Elon Musk in Brownsville, Texas.

'BACK TO PLASTIC' Trump to sign executive order banning paper straws

February 7, 2025 12:07pm EST

In a recent post on the social media platform Truth Social, President Trump stated he will be signing an executive order to “the ridiculous Biden push for Paper Straws."