Tag: Elections
Musk ascends as a political force beyond his wealth by tanking budget deal
In the first major flex of his influence since Donald Trump was elected, Elon Musk brought to a sudden halt a bipartisan budget...
Wisconsin's tight Republican majority sparks hope for bipartisan cooperation
MADISON, Wis. -- When the Wisconsin Legislature returns to work in January, Republicans will still be in charge but will have the narrowest...
Iran's rial hits a record low, battered by regional tensions and an energy crisis
TEHRAN, Iran -- The Iranian rial on Wednesday fell to its lowest level in history, losing more than 10% of value since Donald...
Musk and Trump are viewed roughly the same by Americans, an AP-NORC poll finds
WASHINGTON -- WASHINGTON (AP) — Elon Musk, clad in tuxedo and black tie, took the stage at President-elect Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort shortly...
Trump sues Des Moines Register, pollster for 'election interference' after inaccurate poll
President-elect Donald Trump sued the Des Moines Register and its pollster for “brazen election interference” in publishing a survey the weekend before the...
What does Big Tech hope to gain from warming up to Trump?
NEW YORK -- In a string of visits, dinners, calls, monetary pledges and social media overtures, big tech chiefs — including Apple's Tim...