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Elon Musk Says Tesla Vandalism Linked To Trans Activism Following Daughter’s Public Criticism
The same day that his trans daughter slammed him in a magazine interview, Elon Musk is linking the national spree of vandalism against Tesla cars and dealerships to trans activists. The billionaire tech mogul, now a central figure in former President Donald Trump’s fight against the bureaucratic state, took to X to amplify posts alleging that most suspects arrested in connection with the attacks are trans or nonbinary. What are the statistics on trans violence?The probability of a trans person being violent appears to be vastly higher than non-trans. Hormone injections cause …
Business
Tesla Trade-Ins Hit Record High As Elon Musk's Politics Alienate Drivers, New Data Says
Tesla owners are trading in their vehicles at record levels as criticism mounts against the company and billionaire CEO Elon Musk, according to new data. March has marked the highest-ever share of Tesla trade-ins toward new or used purchases at dealerships for other automakers, according to car shopping website Edmunds. The site, which receives more than 20 million monthly views, said interest in Tesla's brand is dipping and consumer loyalty is weakening. Tesla's share of vehicle trade-ins from model year 2017 or later remained steady throughout 2024, starting at 0.5 percent …
Politics
Trump Signs Executive Order To Dismantle Education Department
President Trump has signed an executive order that could lead to the dissolution of the Education Department. The order, signed late Thursday afternoon, March 20, cannot alone lead to the closure of the department since Congressional approval of the move is required. The directive tasks Education Secretary Linda McMahon with initiating the necessary steps to close the department, asserting that federal control over learning has faltered. “The department’s useful functions will be preserved, fully preserved,” Trump said during a signing ceremony in the East Room of the White House on …
Business
46K+ Cybertrucks Recalled As Tesla's Financial, Political Issues Escalate
Tesla is recalling more than 45,000 of its controversial Cybertrucks after a serious safety issue was discovered with their exterior paneling, the latest in a growing list of issues for the electric automaker. Tesla has issued the recall for 46,096 Cybertrucks, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said. The recall impacts 2024 and 2025 models. According to the NHTSA, a stainless-steel exterior trim panel known as the cant rail may detach while driving, creating a road hazard and increasing crash risks. Tesla is offering to replace the cant rail assembly for free. The recall c…
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FBI Agent Who Criticized Trump Administration Arrested On Charges Of Leaking Confidential Info
A senior FBI special agent who publicly criticized the agency’s political impartiality during Donald Trump’s presidency has been arrested for allegedly disclosing classified information. Johnathan Buma is accused of sharing sensitive files, internal documents, and text messages with various associates, reportedly as part of a book he was writing about his experiences in the bureau, as revealed in court documents filed on Tuesday, March 18, in New York. He was arrested at JFK Airport in Queens on Monday, March 17. Authorities claim that starting in October 2023, Buma printed approximat…
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Egg Smuggling Soars As US Prices Spike, Fentanyl Seizures Drop: CBP
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is cracking down on a surprising contraband at the border—eggs. Egg-related seizures have surged 116% in the first two months of 2025 compared to the same period last year, with officials reporting 3,254 interceptions, according to CBP data. The spike comes as U.S. egg prices continue to soar, driven by a historic avian flu outbreak decimating poultry farms nationwide. Meanwhile, fentanyl seizures have fallen 32% year-over-year. While President Donald Trump has vowed to curb fentanyl trafficking, the more immediate smuggling crisis appears to be brea…
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Trump Admin Freezes $175M In Federal Funding To UPenn Over Transgender Athlete Policy
The Trump administration has paused $175 million in federal funding to the University of Pennsylvania, citing the school’s controversial policies regarding transgender athletes, the president confirmed. The move comes as part of a broader crackdown on universities that violate an executive order signed last month, which bans transgender women and girls from competing in women’s sports. The order refers to transgender women as males. A Penn spokesperson told Fox News that the funding freeze is just a "taste" of what’s to come, warning that the school is at risk of losing all federal funding,…
Politics
Elon Musk’s Role In Dismantling Federal Agency Likely Violated Constitution, Judge Rules
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) likely violated the Constitution in "multiple ways" in their efforts to permanently dismantle the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), a federal judge has just ruled. By doing so, DOGE deprived Congress of its authority over the agency’s dissolution, Judge Theodore D. Chuang of the US District Court for the District of Maryland said. The landmark ruling on Tuesday, March 18, marks a significant moment, as it appears to be the first time a judge has directly intervened against Mu…
Politics
Trump Moves To Void Biden Pardons, Claiming Autopen Use
President Donald Trump announced he is nullifying last-minute pardons issued by former President Joe Biden, arguing they were executed using autopen technology rather than a personal signature. In a post on the social media Truth Social platform early Monday, March 17, Trump declared: "The ‘Pardons’ that Sleepy Joe Biden gave to the Unselect Committee of Political Thugs, and many others, are hereby declared VOID, VACANT, AND OF NO FURTHER FORCE OR EFFECT, because of the fact that they were done by Autopen." He further claimed that Biden was unaware of the pardons, adding: "More importantl…
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NASA Starts Mass Firings Of Scientists
NASA is eliminating key scientific offices— including the Office of the Chief Scientist — as part of a broad restructuring that will reduce the agency’s workforce and impact major research initiatives. The cuts, revealed in an internal email reported by Axios, are tied to a phased reduction in force that also dissolves NASA’s Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility, affecting about 20 employees. The implications of these cuts are significant, as they cast doubt on the future of vital NASA science initiatives, particularly those focusing on human-induced climate chang…
Politics
Senate Joins House In Voting To Avert Government Shutdown
With just hours to spare before a midnight deadline, Congress passed a stopgap bill to fund the government through the fall, avoiding a shutdown. The Senate approved the measure early Friday evening, March 14, sending it to President Donald Trump, who is expected to sign it. The bill will keep the government funded through Tuesday, Sept. 30. The vote followed a tense week of negotiations, with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and nine other Democrats crossing party lines in a key procedural vote to advance the legislation. The move came despite mounting pressure from within his own…
Business
Consumer Confidence Falls To 2022 Lows Amid Tariff Worries, Affordability Crisis: Survey
Consumer confidence plunged in March, hitting its lowest level since 2022 as lingering inflation, a slowing job market, and economic uncertainty weigh on Americans. The preliminary consumer sentiment index dropped to 57.9 in March, down 10.5 percent from February, a survey from the University of Michigan said on Friday, Mar. 14. It marks the lowest reading since November 2022 and 27.1 percent lower than March 2024. The decline marks the third consecutive month of falling confidence, with all age groups, income levels, and political backgrounds reporting a more negative outlook. "…
Real Estate
Trump's Tariffs Could Increase New Home Prices Up To $10K, Builders Warn: Here's Why
New home prices could jump by as much as $10,000 because of President Donald Trump's tariffs, industry leaders warn. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) estimates that Trump's tariffs could increase prices by $7,500 to $10,000 per new single-family home. The trade group said the estimate is based on reports from members planning for tariff-related price hikes. Trump imposed a 25 percent tariff on Canadian and Mexican goods on Monday, Mar. 4, as well as 20 percent duties on Chinese imports. Two days later, he announced the tariffs would be paused for products covered by the…
Police & Fire
Most Americans Say Trump Is Too Close To Russia, Erratic On Economy: Poll Results
A majority of Americans believe President Donald Trump is "too closely aligned" with Russia and is handling the US economy in an erratic manner, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll. The two-day poll, completed Wednesday, March 12, found that 56 percent of respondents — including 89 percent of Democrats and 27 percent of Republicans —agreed that Trump was too close to Moscow. In contrast, 40 percent disagreed, and four percent did not answer the question. Trump has dramatically shifted US foreign policy since starting his second term in January, including publicly berating Ukrainian…
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Fan Loses Bet With Dropkick Murphys Frontman At Concert — But Still Wins Big (
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Dropkick Murphys frontman Ken Casey put his money where his mouth is when he challenged a MAGA-shirt-wearing fan to a bet at a recent concert—and won in front of a roaring crowd. During a live concert in Clearwater, FL, Casey spotted the fan in the audience and proposed a "friendly wager" in the name of "dialogue and discourse." Casey, a Pittsfield, MA native, and his band have long been critics of President Donald Trump. This time, Casey bet that the hat and shirt were not made in America. Casey vowed that if the MAGA shirt-wearing fan lost, they'd switch shirts. And if he won the wager, C…
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Meta's Community Notes To Use Tech From Elon Musk's Social Media Platform
Meta's new Community Notes system will be based on algorithms developed by billionaire Elon Musk's social media platform, the company said. Meta will begin testing the crowdsourced program that aims to prevent misinformation on Tuesday, Mar. 18, the tech giant said in a blog post on Thursday, Mar. 13. The move comes as Meta replaces its third-party fact-checking program in the US for Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. Community Notes are part of CEO Mark Zuckerberg's broader shift toward what he calls "free expression" on the company’s platforms. "We’re going to take time to …
Business
Investor Survey: 85% Believe Tesla Hurt By Elon Musk's Political Power, Reports Say
A vast majority of people in an investor survey said CEO Elon Musk's growing political influence is damaging Tesla financially, according to reports. An investor survey by Morgan Stanley said 85 percent think Musk's political activities have had a "negative" or "extremely negative" impact on Tesla's business fundamentals, CNBC reported. An analyst from the investment banking firm received answers from 245 participants, a relatively small sample with some investors who don't have Tesla stock. Shares in the electric automaker were at $247.08 when trading opened on Wednesday, Mar. 12. Tha…
Business
Inflation Cools Slightly In February As Tariffs, Slowing Labor Market Fuel Economic Concerns
Consumer prices rose slightly less than expected in February, but President Donald Trump's escalating trade wars and a declining labor market are keeping economic uncertainty high. Inflation increased 0.2 percent in February and 2.8 percent over the past year, according to new Bureau of Labor Statistics data released on Wednesday, Mar. 12. The yearly inflation number remained well above the Federal Reserve's two-percent target. The monthly increase was smaller than January's jump of 0.5 percent. February's figures were also a little lower than Dow Jones expectations, CNBC reported. Co…
Politics
Rosie O'Donnell Flees US Over 'What's Happening Politically,' Urges Fans To 'Protect Sanity'
Actress and New York native Rosie O’Donnell has packed her bags and left the country. In a TikTok video posted Tuesday, March 11, the 62-year-old comedian revealed that she officially moved to Ireland with her 12-year-old daughter, Dakota, in January on the heels of President Donald Trump's re-election. In the nearly nine-minute clip, O’Donnell said she never imagined leaving the United States but ultimately felt it was the right decision for her and her daughter. “It’s been pretty wonderful, I have to say,” she said of her new life in Dublin. “The people are so loving and so kind, so welc…
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Trump Dismisses Safety Concerns In PA Plane Crash That Left Pilot, Son Critical
President Donald Trump downplayed concerns about Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) oversight following the Lancaster County plane crash, which left two victims in critical condition and triggered an ongoing environmental cleanup effort. Victims’ Conditions The pilot, Matthew White, and his son, Judah White, remain in critical condition at a Lehigh Valley Health Network facility, according to hospital officials told Daily Voice. The status of the other three occupants has not been released. Trump’s Response Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One late Sunday night, Trump was asked abo…
Business
Tesla Owners Disguise Vehicles As Stock Craters, Trump Calls Elon Musk Boycott 'Illegal'
Tesla is losing its charge with many Americans as billionaire CEO Elon Musk faces plummeting sales, a freefalling stock, growing protests, and car owners distancing themselves from the controversial brand. The electric automaker's stock has more than lost all of its post-Election Day gains. Tesla shares stood at $288.53 on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, and hit an all-time high of around $480 in mid-December before beginning a sharp decline. By early March, shares fell below what they posted the day after Election Day. Tesla opened for trading at $225.11 on Tuesday, Mar. 11, marking abo…
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Trump, CAIR, SJP Release Statements On Columbia Protest Organizer Held By ICE In NJ
A Columbia University graduate detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is now at the center of a political firestorm as the Trump administration slashes federal funding to the school and enforces new visa restrictions targeting international students linked to protests. Mahmoud Khalil Detained Amid Federal Crackdown Mahmoud Khalil, a lawful permanent resident and recent Columbia graduate, was taken into custody by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Saturday, March 8, outside his university-owned apartment in New York City. ICE claims his student visa was revoked, but …
Business
February Job Growth Disappoints, Fueling Economic Fears From Rising Costs, Tariff Confusion
The US labor market fell short of expectations in February, adding to growing economic uncertainty from trade disputes, a hiring slowdown, and ongoing federal job cuts. The nation's economy added 151,000 jobs in February, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics released on Friday, Mar. 7. That number was lower than the Dow Jones consensus forecast of 170,000, CNBC reported. Job growth lagged behind the 12-month average of 168,000, signaling a labor market slowdown. Healthcare led with 52,000 new positions, followed by financial activities (+21,000), transpo…
News
You Make The Call: Gulf Of America Or Mexico? Vote Now
After President Donald Trump’s executive order to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America, there's been a simmering controversy. Mexico is threatening to sue Google for going with Gulf of America for users in the United States, noting that much of the body of water lies outside US maritime borders in regions controlled by Mexico and Cuba. Apple Maps has also begun labeled it as the Gulf of America. What do you think it should be called? Vote in our poll above. Meanwhile, another platform is pushing back in a unique way — by letting users name the gulf themselves. While renaming …
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Steak Your Claim: Texas Wants To Rebrand New York Strip, NY Isn't Biting
A beef between Texas and New York is sizzling. Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is pushing to rename the New York strip steak as the "Texas strip" steak. The Republican said the Texas senate will file a resolution to make the name change official for restaurants and supermarkets in the Lone Star State. Lt. Gov. Patrick argues that the large cattle industry in Texas deserves the credit. "Just because a New York restaurant named Texas beef a New York Strip in the 19th century doesn't mean we need to keep doing that," he said in a social media post on Friday, Feb. 28. New York City resta…
Business
Trump Halts Mexico Tariffs Amid Rising Trade Tensions, Domestic Economic Fears
President Donald Trump is reversing course on tariffs against Mexico, stepping back from a trade war he started with the nation's southern neighbor. In a Thursday, Mar. 6 post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump said he struck a deal with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum to delay tariffs on goods covered by the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The pause will be in effect until Tuesday, Apr. 2. "I did this as an accommodation, and out of respect for, President Sheinbaum," Trump posted. "Our relationship has been a very good one, and we are working hard, to…
Politics
Trump Moves To Dismantle Education Department With Executive Order
In a striking shift in policy, President Trump is poised to issue an executive order on Thursday, March 6, that could lead to the dissolution of the Education Department. According to sources familiar with the matter, this directive will task Education Secretary Linda McMahon with initiating the necessary steps to close the department, asserting that federal control over learning has faltered. The draft order, first reported by The Wall Street Journal, articulates a resolute stance: “The experiment of controlling American education through Federal programs and dollars — and the unacco…
Business
Sesame Workshop To 'Downsize Significantly' Amid Funding Cuts, Streaming Partner Loss
Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit production company behind the beloved children's educational TV show "Sesame Street," is facing major staff cuts after losing key funding. Daily Voice confirmed the layoffs in an email from a Sesame Workshop spokesperson on Wednesday, Mar. 5. The job cuts were first reported by Semafor media editor Max Tani, who obtained an internal staff note from CEO Sherrie Rollins Westin. The spokesperson didn't disclose how many employees were affected. "As production of our 56th season begins next month, we remain as committed as ever to bringin…
Business
Trump Pauses Auto Tariffs Amid Trade War Fallout With Canada, Mexico
President Donald Trump is giving US automakers a brief delay on tariffs imposed against Canada and Mexico as trade war tensions escalate and concerns rise domestically about the economy. The pause was confirmed at a news briefing by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Wednesday, Mar. 5. The move came one day after Trump officially placed 25 percent tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods while raising tariffs on Chinese imports to 20 percent. The country's "Big Three" automakers — Stellantis (formerly Chrysler), Ford, and General Motors — talked with Trump abou…
Business
Target Faces 40-Day Boycott Over Diversity Rollbacks As Retailer's Sales, Stock Slump
Some Christians in the US are giving up something different for Lent: shopping at Target. A faith-based boycott of Target began on Wednesday, Mar. 5, which is also the first day of Lent. The "Target Fast" opposes the retail giant's rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the wake of President Donald Trump's return to office. Atlanta pastor Dr. Jamal Bryant organized the boycott, calling for Black consumers especially to wield their economic power. "Black people spend on average $12 million a day in Target, so with that large of a consumption pie, we…
Business
Private Job Growth Hits Lowest Point In Months As Trump's Trade Wars Shake Economy
Job growth in the private sector slowed to its weakest pace in seven months, as hiring lags amid economic uncertainty and rising trade tensions, according to new data. Private employers added just 77,000 jobs in February, the ADP said in its National Employment Report released on Wednesday, Mar. 5. That number marks the smallest job growth since July 2024 and was down sharply from January's revised total of 186,000. February's data is the latest in a wave of troubling economic indicators during the first two months of President Donald Trump's return to office. "Policy uncertainty…
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