The tech leaders poised to help Trump run the government
Donald Trump is courting a cadre of Silicon Valley insiders to join his second administration.
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Zelenskyy said Belarus' Lukashenko apologized on the phone during the war's early days for helping Russia attack Ukraine
Lukashenko's spokesperson denied that an apology took place but confirmed that there was a call between both leaders soon after the war began.
Judge rejects Trump's request for a fourth delay of his hush-money sentencing
New York Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan said most of Trump's arguments were a repetition of those he's made "numerous times in the past."
Dana White, UFC CEO and Trump ally, to join Meta's board of directors
Meta on Monday announced that Dana White, the Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO and an ally of Donald Trump's, will join the tech company's board.
GOP hardliners may be the next best hope for banning Congress from trading stocks
Rep. Chip Roy, a hardline Republican from Texas, told BI that it's time to put his "foot on the gas" for a stock trading ban.
'I'm a fighter': Justin Trudeau announces resignation after 9 years as Canada's prime minister
After almost a decade as Canada's prime minister, Justin Trudeau announced he's resigning amid mounting pressure and discontent within his party.
DOGE tracker: A running list of what Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy say they will change
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Justin Trudeau says he will step down as Canada's prime minister
Trudeau said he would step down as the leader of the Liberal Party. Once the party elects a replacement, he said he'd step down as prime minister.
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Sam Altman sides with Trump in opposing bureaucratic blocks to building AI infrastructure
Sam Altman in an interview said the most helpful thing Donald Trump can do for AI in his next administration would be to develop new infrastructure.
Elon Musk turns on Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, calls for his replacement
Nigel Farage said Musk's comments came as a "surprise" and suggested the apparent fallout was over the jailed far-right activist Tommy Robinson.
Italy's right-wing Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni makes surprise visit to Trump at Mar-a-Lago
Meloni received a rapturous welcome to Trump's Palm Beach resort, according to videos circulating on social media.
How parents, tipped workers, and EV drivers could see their taxes change in Trump's year of 'tax Super Bowl'
Trump's package of tax cuts and tweaks from 2017 is set to expire this year. Here's what that means for you.
Trump has raised hundreds of millions since his reelection
From Meta and Coinbase to Ford and GM, a slew of big businesses are contributing to Trump's inauguration as he prepares to enter office this month.
Photos show Donald Trump and Elon Musk's post-election bromance
Donald Trump and Elon Musk have been nearly inseparable since the election, from going to boxing matches, to meeting with Congress, to playing golf.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz responds to Elon Musk's support for anti-immigration party: 'Don't feed the troll'
Musk earlier called Scholz an "incompetent fool" and signaled his support for Germany's anti-immigration AfD party.
7 things to know about Bettina Anderson, who is reportedly dating Donald Trump Jr.
Palm Beach socialite Bettina Anderson, who is reportedly dating Donald Trump Jr., comes from a prominent family.
Elon Musk's next venture set to launch this year: a private preschool
Elon Musk's private preschool in Texas is accepting applications for up to 21 students with subsidized tuition in the first year.
Giuliani is fighting civil contempt penalties sought by two GA election workers. If he loses, Trump can't pardon him.
A federal judge may order Rudy Giuliani held in contempt next week in the defamation of two Georgia election workers. Here's why Trump can't help him.
Trump hush money sentencing set for January 10 — and judge says he'll likely walk away with zero punishment
Justice Juan Merchan on Friday denied Trump's bid for an 'interest-of-justice' dismissal, setting sentencing for 10 days before inauguration.
Republicans fall in line behind Mike Johnson, avoiding an early Trump-era mess for the GOP
Between Trump's agenda and DOGE, Republicans have steep ambitions for the coming years. On Friday, they avoided what could've been an early stumble.
Trump is no fan of alcohol
One of the final acts of the Biden administration has left Donald Trump a chance to leave a major imprint on the alcohol industry.
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Elon Musk is riling up British politics and going to war with the prime minister
The world's richest person has again waded into UK politics with controversial posts about child abuse by gangs.
A timeline of Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner's relationship
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner remain an influential political couple even after their time as White House advisors.
Biden blocks Japan's $14 billion takeover of US Steel on national security grounds
Joe Biden said the deal would create "risk for our national security and our critical supply chains." President-elect Trump also opposed the takeover.
How North Korea actually works, according to a former Storm Corps military trainee
Hyunseung Lee and his family defected from North Korea in 2014 after a series of violent executions by North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un.
Slovakia threatens to cut aid to Ukrainian refugees after Kyiv shuts off Russian gas pipeline
The United Nations Refugee Agency said there were just over 130,000 Ukrainian refugees in Slovakia as of December 8.
The tax that's stopping older homeowners from selling their valuable properties
Some homeowners who've seen their home values soar are concerned a federal capital-gains tax on home sales will eat into their retirement.
Bernie Sanders says Elon Musk is wrong about H-1B visas: 'Low-wage indentured servants'
Bernie Sanders waded into a heated online debate between the tech right and the MAGA base, calling for reforms to the H-1B visa system.
Mark Zuckerberg preps for Trump 2.0 by boosting an in-house Republican
The latest corporate shuffle at Mark Zuckerberg's Meta tells you how Big Tech is thinking about the incoming Trump administration.
My government contracting company benefits from funds for disadvantaged small businesses. I'm bracing for change ahead of DOGE.
"Set-aside" contracts from the Small Business Administration aren't guaranteed to stick around. This is how I'm preparing as a government contractor.
Elon Musk speaks out again in favor of the far-right in the UK
Elon Musk has backed the AfD in Germany and Nigel Farage's Reform UK in Britain, and praised Italy's right-wing prime minister, Giorgia Meloni.
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Republicans push for swift confirmation of controversial Trump nominees in the wake of the New Orleans attack
One top Republican senator says that "lives depend" on getting Trump's national security nominees confirmed quickly.
Photos show the USS Sequoia, the US presidential yacht once known as the 'floating White House'
US presidents hosted heads of state and held glamorous parties aboard the USS Sequoia, the presidential yacht known as the "floating White House."
How Donald Trump single-handedly cured America's economic blues
Turns out America's economic gloom was fueled by something far thornier than inflation: political feelings.
The FBI is examining if the deadly Cybertruck explosion in Las Vegas was an act of terrorism
Las Vegas police said a person inside the Cybertruck died and that the vehicle contained gasoline canisters and "large mortar fireworks."
Trump's billionaires will have to navigate a complex web of possible conflicts of interest
Elon Musk may get the headlines, but he's far from the only billionaire who will have newfound power when Donald Trump returns to the White House.
A cybersecurity executive was pardoned by Donald Trump. His crime was a mystery.
In 2020, Donald Trump pardoned a cybersecurity company executive for a secret crime. Unsealed court documents show why he was convicted.
Chief Justice John Roberts warns of threats to judicial independence ahead of Trump inauguration
The chief justice's year-end report did not name the president-elect, though it did accuse some public officials of attempting to intimidate judges.
Steve Bannon advises Elon Musk to slow down and 'study modern political history'
Steve Bannon told Elon Musk to "study modern political history" amid MAGA's H-1B visa controversy.
Most Americans see economic difficulty ahead in 2025 but not Republicans
A newly-released Gallup poll shows Republicans are jubilant about what 2025 will bring as it pertains to economic prosperity in the US.
The economic projects that could reshape Biden's legacy
The ramifications of Biden-backed economic investments may not be felt for years, which could eventually reshape the overall story of his presidency.
Jimmy Carter was the first president to install White House solar panels, then Ronald Reagan removed them. Here's what happened.
Amid the energy crisis of the 1970s, President Jimmy Carter hoped to reduce America's dependence on foreign oil.
Kids' low reading scores are 'a 5-alarm fire,' says DOGE's Ramaswamy. His solution: Eliminate the Education Department.
DOGE leader Vivek Ramaswamy called eighth graders' reading proficiency scores "downright brutal" while calling to get rid of the Education Department.
10 unconventional candidates who stumbled into politics
In decades past, it was often difficult for non-traditional candidates to break into the US political scene. But now, they're what many voters prefer.
Putin is heavily sanctioned, but he still managed to travel a lot this year
The Russian president hobnobbed with world leaders and received a plethora of gifts, including a pair of hunting dogs.
Why Trump and Elon Musk still want key administration officials to be confirmed without a floor vote
Donald Trump is pushing Senate Republicans to give him more power to fill offices without Senate approval via recess appointments.
Photos show Jimmy Carter's peanut farm, where he grew up without electricity or running water
Before he was president, Carter grew up on a farm in Georgia. He helped harvest cotton, peanuts, sugar cane, and corn before he left for college.
Trump will test the extent of his power over congressional Republicans after failing to raise the debt ceiling
Without a speaker, lawmakers cannot formally certify Donald Trump's win, raising personal stakes for the president-elect to soothe current tensions.
A look at Jimmy Carter's life — from Iran to facing cancer
Jimmy Carter has died at the age of 100, making him the nation's longest-lived former president.
E. Jean Carroll just won a huge victory in her sexual abuse and defamation case against Trump. She still might not get paid anytime soon.
An appeals court upheld a jury verdict finding Donald Trump liable for sexually abusing and defaming E. Jean Carroll.