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Elon Musk Stepping Aside From Government Role As Tesla Sales Sink
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk says he will step back from his government role in the Trump Administration and shift his focus back to his electric vehicle giant, Tesla, as the company grapples with a staggering revenue drop that has investors sounding the alarm. Amid fears of tariffs and the implications of his dual role in government, Musk’s decision comes at a critical time for the automaker, which has reported a 20 percent decline in car sales revenue and a shocking 71 percent decrease in net income for the first quarter of 2025. During an earnings call on Tuesday, April 22, M…
Business
Tesla Accused Of Rigging Odometers As Stock Plummets, Musk Calls Lawsuit 'Idiotic'
Tesla is facing more legal trouble as a lawsuit accuses the controversial automaker of inflating odometers to end vehicles' warranty coverage early. The class action lawsuit claims Tesla manipulates mileage readings on its electric vehicles to show longer distances than were actually driven, potentially reducing or avoiding costly repairs. The suit was originally filed in California in February. The 30-page filing says the odometer system used in Teslas doesn't measure physical distance directly. Instead, the complaint claims it relies on predictive algorithms and data like energy usag…
Politics
VP Vance Has ‘Exchange Of Opinions’ With Vatican Over US Deportation Crackdown
JD Vance and two senior Vatican officials had an “exchange of opinions” during the Catholic vice president’s visit to Vatican City over Easter weekend, according to reports. Vance attended a Good Friday service at St. Peter’s Basilica while visiting Rome with his family. On Saturday, April 19, he met with Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Holy See’s Secretary of State, and Archbishop Paul Gallagher, the Vatican’s foreign minister, CNN reported. The officials discussed President Donald Trump’s immigration policies. Pope Francis has publicly opposed Trump and Vance over the stricter measures and p…
Politics
Big Tech Cracks Into White House Easter Egg Roll With Pricy Sponsorships: Reports
The annual White House Easter Egg Roll may have a different feel this year after several tech companies have reportedly paid a pretty penny to sponsor the event. According to multiple reports, Elon Musk's X, YouTube, Amazon, and other tech companies entered high-dollar partnerships for possible branding opportunities. Traditionally, the event is privately funded. This year, CNN reported that some sponsors were ponying up between $75,000 and $200,000. "In addition to the classic Egg Roll and Egg Hunt—both featuring real, small- and medium-sized eggs donated by American egg farmers—guests wi…
Politics
Trump Admin Withholds $2M In CT Planned Parenthood Funds: Here Are The Impacts
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal is warning that thousands of Connecticut residents could lose access to essential health care as the Trump administration continues to block nearly $2 million in federal funding for Planned Parenthood of Southern New England (PPSNE). The funds, earmarked for release in March, were never disbursed. Blumenthal, a Democrat from Connecticut, slammed the decision as “cruel” and “craven.” “Tens of thousands of people in Connecticut rely on Planned Parenthood for essential and affordable health care services — now jeopardized by the Trump Administration’s withholding o…
Politics
Trump Replaces Obama White House Portrait With Bloodied Painting Of Assassination Attempt
President Donald Trump's staff did some redecorating this week, and it was not subtle. A painting of Trump surviving the 2024 assassination attempt in Pennsylvania has been hung in the Grand Foyer of the White House, reportedly replacing an official portrait of former President Barack Obama. The White House shared a brief video of the new artwork over the weekend in a post shared on Elon Musk's X platform. Some new artwork at the White House 👀 pic.twitter.com/l6u5u7k82T — The White House (@WhiteHouse) April 11, 2025 The new portrait shows Trump raising a fist with blood on his f…
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Trump Targeted In Assassination Threats By PA Man From Same County As 2024 Shooting: DOJ
A Pennsylvania man is accused of threatening to assassinate President Donald J. Trump and other U.S. officials, the Department of Justice announced on Friday, April 11. Shawn Monper, 32, of Butler, was arrested after the FBI and Butler Township Police investigated a series of alarming online posts made under the username "Mr Satan," according to federal authorities. The threats, made between January 15 and April 5, included specific violent plans. In one February comment, Monper allegedly wrote: “Nah, we just need to start killing people, Trump, Elon, all the heads of agencies Trump appoint…
Politics
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: 1,400 'Hands Off' Protests Across United States
Thousands of demonstrators flooded street corners, Congressional offices, and federal buildings across the U.S. on Saturday, April 5, in what organizers called a “national mass activation” against a growing threat to democracy and workers' rights. Nearly 1,400 rallies were held coast to coast, part of a movement opposing what protestors describe as a “Trump-Musk billionaire takeover” and “the Republican assault on our freedoms and our communities.” “Trump and Musk are attempting an illegal power grab,” the event flyer reads. “This is a crisis we must stop. Trump, Musk, and congressional Rep…
Business
Stocks Plunge, US Dollar Drops As Economists Warn Trump's Tariffs Are 'Worst Case Scenario'
Stocks plummeted on Wall Street and a wave of panic selling swept through global markets reacting to President Donald Trump's widespread "liberation day" tariffs. The tariff announcement sent stocks into their worst tailspin of 2025 so far and dragged the US dollar to a six-month low on Thursday, April 3. Trump unveiled the sweeping 10% tariffs on all imports and far steeper rates for key trade partners on Wednesday, April 2. By 11 a.m., the Dow Jones Industrial Average had plunged about 1,590 points, down 3.77%. The S&P 500 fell 4.35% – or about 247 points – while the Nasdaq …
Business
Layoffs Hit Pandemic-Era Heights As Musk Slashes Federal Jobs, Trump's Widespread Tariffs Begin
The US saw one of its largest waves of layoffs in decades, fueled by billionaire Elon Musk's efforts to purge the federal government, as markets fear the financial impacts of President Donald Trump's sweeping new tariffs. US employers announced 275,240 job cuts in March, outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas said on Thursday, Apr. 3. That's the third-highest monthly amount since Challenger began tracking layoffs in 1989, only surpassed by the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in April and May of 2020. So far in 2025, employers have announced 497,052 job cuts — the highe…
Politics
Elon Musk Could Be Leaving Trump Administration Role Soon, Reports Say
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk could be weeks away from leaving his role in the Trump Administration, according to multiple reports. Both Musk and Trump have decided in recent day that it will soon be time for Musk to return to his businesses and take on a supporting role with his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative, according to Politico. The news comes shortly after a conservative judge Musk supported by financially and vocally lost a Wisconsin Supreme Court seat by 10 points on Tuesday, April 1. In addition, as a "special government employee," Musk c…
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Elon Musk Cut Her Child Support, So Ashley St. Clair Sold Her Tesla, She Says In Viral Video
The public drama between Elon Musk and his alleged baby mama took another strange turn when MAGA influencer Ashley St. Clair sold off her Tesla. In a video that has since gone viral, the 26-year-old handed over the keys to a Tesla Model S, and she later had more harsh words for the world's richest man. Gold digger and professional gaslighter @stclairashley was caught on camera outside of her ritzy Manhattan condo (paid for by her sugar daddy Elon Musk) selling her $100,000 @Tesla she said was gifted to her by @elonmusk during their romantic relationship. She said she’s… pic.twitter.com/o…
Politics
Drug Test Elon? NJ Rep. Proposes Law Aimed Squarely At Musk's Role In Trump Admin
The world’s richest man may soon have to pee in a cup to keep his government job. Legislation proposed by Democratic New Jersey Congresswoman Mikie Sherill would require billionaire Elon Musk and other special government employees (SGE) granted access to sensitive federal data to pass a drug test and submit to random testing to keep their roles in the Trump administration. Citing concerns over national security and accountability, Sherrill announced the bill Tuesday, April 1, aiming it squarely at Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team — the Trump-created initiative ta…
Business
Tesla Misses The Mark: Car Deliveries Fall Short As Elon Musk Loses Key Political Fight
Tesla has delivered significantly fewer vehicles to start 2025 amid its biggest sales drop in years, as the company led by billionaire Elon Musk faces massive protests, boycotts, and production delays. Tesla reported 336,681 vehicle deliveries worldwide in the first quarter of 2025, the electric automaker said in a news release on Wednesday, April 2. Those deliveries are down 13% from 386,810 vehicles in the first quarter of 2024. The Austin, Texas-based company blamed the shortfall on upgrades to manufacturing facilities. "While the changeover of Model Y lines across a…
Politics
Cory Booker Pulls All-Nighter On Senate Floor To Protest Trump Agenda: Tune In Now
While you were sleeping, New Jersey Democrat Cory Booker spent the night protesting President Donald Trump's agenda on the Senate floor. Booker began his speech at 7 p.m. EST Monday, March 31 and as of Tuesday, April 1, he was still going, 14 hours strong. Click here to tune in. “I’m heading to the Senate floor because Donald Trump and Elon Musk have shown a complete disregard for the rule of law, the Constitution, and the needs of the American people,” Booker, who was raised in Harrington Park (Bergen County, NJ) said on X. Booker said he would speak as long as he is physically able…
Politics
Protesters To Rally At Tesla Dealership In Mount Kisco Over Trump Ties, 'Authoritarian Regimes'
Hundreds of demonstrators are expected to gather outside a Tesla dealership in Westchester this Saturday afternoon, March 29 to protest what organizers say is the dangerous influence of unelected billionaires and express opposition to President Donald Trump’s political resurgence. The protest will take place on Saturday, March 29, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Tesla dealership located at 115 Kisco Ave. in Mt. Kisco, according to the organizer. Organizers say the action is part of the broader #TeslaTakedown movement, which aims to spotlight what they describe as Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s outsize…
Business
'OG Facebook' Returns With Revamped Friends Tab In Meta's Latest Change
Meta is hoping to bring back the original Facebook experience with a new Friends tab that shows only content from friends, removing recommended posts and ads. The feature launched in the US and Canada on Thursday, Mar. 27. The addition is part of a broader effort to restore Facebook's original focus on connecting friends, according to Meta. The revamped feed only highlights content from friends, eliminating recommended posts and ads. "The new Friends tab is a throwback to OG Facebook when you only saw friends' status updates," CEO Mark Zuckerberg posted. "More OG Facebook coming soon…
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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 …
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…
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…
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. "…
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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…
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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Elon Musk Blames Cyberattack After X Hit By Waves Of Outages
Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, has experienced separate significant waves of outages which the billionaire entrepreneur attributes to a potential cyberattack. The issues began around 6 a.m. Eastern time on Monday, March 10 when approximately 20,538 users reported problems, according to DownDetector, a site that tracks outages, The outages subsided briefly before resurging, with nearly 40,000 users reporting issues by 10 a.m. Since then, around 26,000 additional reports have been logged as of 12:30 p.m. ET. Many users said that the app would not load properly and posts were not…
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…
Business
US Layoffs Surge To 2020 Levels As Economic Turmoil Grows: Study
Layoffs are sweeping across the country at a pace not seen in years, hitting government workers, retail employees, and tech professionals the hardest, according to a new study. US employers announced 172,017 layoffs in February, the highest total since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in July 2020, according to a report released by outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas on Thursday, Mar. 6. Last month's cuts were 245 percent higher than January and more than double the job losses from February 2024. February marked a dramatic spike in job losses, as businesses and federal age…
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
24-Hour Spending Blackout Targets Major Retailers, Politicians As Economic Anxiety Rises
A grassroots movement calling on people across the country to pause all non-essential purchases has begun its first "economic blackout" in a protest against corporate greed and financial inequality. The group called The People's Union USA organized the "24-Hour Economic Blackout" on Friday, Feb. 28. Supporters were asked to avoid all non-essential spending, including purchases from major retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and Target, as well as gas and fast food. Supporters of the blackout were asked to only buy "absolutely necessary" items like food, medicine, and eme…
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