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Musk says conspiracy to kill him and destroy Tesla at play; slams attacks

Elon Musk and his EV company Tesla have been at the centre of controversies and protests ever since he expressed his support for Donald Trump

Trump fires 2 Democrats from FTC, seeks greater regulatory control

President Donald Trump fired two Democratic members of the Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday, intensifying efforts to exert his administration's control over independent agencies across the government. Commissioners Alvaro Bedoya and Rebecca Kelly Slaughter said they'd been dismissed illegally and would sue to block Trump's order. They also said they consider themselves still part of the FTC, though whether they will still have access to their offices and logistical tools like email going forward was unclear. Removing Bedoya and Slaughter could free up space on the five-member FTC for new commissioners loyal to Trump and his priorities and policies. The White House confirmed the dismissals. FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson, a Republican whom Trump designated for the role upon taking office in January, released a statement on X saying he had no doubts about Trump's constitutional authority to remove Commissioners, which is necessary to ensure democratic accountability. The FTC is a ...

Nations can avoid Trump's April tariffs by cutting trade barriers: Bessent

Trump has said that his "reciprocal tariffs" to bring US tariffs to other countries' levels and offset trade practices his administration deems unfair will take effect on April 2

Dutch parliament asks govt to reduce dependence on US software firms

The vote comes a day after dozens of European tech firms called on the European Commission to create a sovereign infrastructure fund to invest in European technology

Donald Trump has companies in Europe and Asia walking DEI tightrope

Companies from Roche Holding AG to Nissan Motor Co. have backpedaled on DEI policies in the US

Trump's trade policies unsettle central bankers amid economic risks

Central bankers struggling to gauge whether the impact will be greater on growth or inflation may well choose to do nothing for now

Trump launches large-scale strikes on Yemen's Houthis, at least 31 killed

Trump also warned Iran, the Houthis' main backer, that it needed to immediately halt support for the group

Who are Yemen's Houthi rebels and why are they under attack by US

The strikes, which have killed at least 24 people so far, could last for weeks according to one US official and come as Trump ramps up sanctions pressure on Tehran

Google, OpenAI push for lighter AI regulations under Trump's admin

US tech majors urge the US government to adopt a flexible framework as the Trump administration calls for an 'AI Action Plan'

Second judge orders Trump admin to rehire thousands of fired workers

The order from US District Judge James Bredar came late on Thursday in a lawsuit filed by 19 states and the District of Columbia against multiple federal agencies alleging the mass firings are illegal

'I think that will happen': Trump confident that US will annex Greenland

Greenland's pro-business opposition Demokraatit party, which wants a slow approach to independence from Denmark, won Tuesday's parliamentary election

White House withdraws Dave Weldon as pick for CDC director: Report

Vaccine critic Dave Weldon, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, was set to appear in front of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee

Congress questions Starlink agreement, says PM Modi orchestrated deal

Elon Musk's SpaceX has entered into an agreement with telecom provider Airtel to introduce Starlink services in India. A day after Airtel, a deal was signed between Reliance's Jio Platforms and SpaceX

They're worth it, even if it leads to recession: Lutnick on Trump policies

US President Donald Trump has dismissed concerns over his policies, including tariffs, leading to a recession

Musk's efficiency drive falls short as US federal spending hits record high

Citing data from the Treasury Department, the report states that the federal spending last month stood at $603 billion. This stands in stark contrast to Musk's claim of saving over $100 billion

FEMA reviews migrant shelter aid, says smuggling laws were violated

The Trump administration has launched a review of organizations that provide temporary housing and other aid to migrants, suggesting they may have violated a law used to prosecute smugglers. The Department of Homeland Security has significant concerns that federal grants used to address a surge of migration under former President Joe Biden were used for illegal activities, wrote Cameron Hamilton, acting administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. His letter, dated Tuesday and obtained by The Associated Press, asks recipients of grants from FEMA's Shelter and Services Program to provide names and contact information for migrants served and a detailed and descriptive list of specific services provided within 30 days. The letter says funding will be withheld during the review. While it doesn't explicitly threaten criminal prosecution, it raises concerns that recipients may have violated US Criminal Code Section 1324, a felony offense against bringing people across the ...

Ireland cheats US, says Trump as Irish PM joins him for St Patrick's Day

President Donald Trump welcomed Irish Prime Minister Michel Martin on Wednesday for the annual St Patrick's Day celebration at the White House, where he added Ireland to the list of countries he says are taking advantage of the United States. Martin countered by noting Ireland's contributions to the US. It was Trump's first Oval Office meeting with a foreign leader since his recent sit-down with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, which morphed into a shouting match as they jousted over ending Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The session ended with Zelenskyy being asked to leave the White House. Martin, who offered only gentle pushback to some of Trump's comments, returned to the White House in the evening and presented Trump with a bowl of shamrocks at an early St Patrick's Day celebration. The duo also attended an annual luncheon at the Capitol. The president's banter during the Oval Office meeting also touched on Vice President JD Vance's shamrock-themed socks and Trump nemesi

'No one is expelling anyone', says Trump as he presses Gaza takeover plan

US President Donald Trump's comments follow his administration's proposal to relocate Gazans and allow the US to take control of the strip for reconstruction

Trump tariffs on steel, aluminium take effect: Here's how countries reacted

India has downplayed the impact of US President Donald Trump's 25% steel tariffs, noting that its exports to the US are minimal compared to its total production of 145 million tonnes in 2024

Musk may donate $100 million to President Trump's political operation

Reports suggest that Trump and Musk executives are in talks for his planned donations. Tesla CEO has signalled that he does not wish to donate to his own 'super political action committee'