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Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg wants an ‘active role’ in shaping Trump’s tech policy, says executive Nick Clegg.

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Meta's Mark Zuckerberg wants an 'active role' in shaping Trump's tech policy, says executive Nick Clegg.

Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg wants to play an “active role” in shaping technology regulations under President-elect Donald Trump’s administration, the social media giant’s top policy executive said. Nick Clegg, Meta’s head of global affairs, also admitted that the parent of Facebook and Instagram “went a bit too far” while moderating pandemic-related content. Zuckerberg intends to … Read more

D.C. luxury real estate agents are bracing for a flurry of high-dollar sales as power players flock to the city for Trump’s return

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D.C. luxury real estate agents are bracing for a flurry of high-dollar sales as power players flock to the city for Trump's return

As Washington prepares for Donald Trump’s return to the White House next month, one sector is already counting its blessings: the District’s high-end real estate market. With billionaires and power players expected to flood the nation’s capital, brokers are gearing up for a slew of multimillion-dollar deals in elite neighborhoods like Kalorama and Massachusetts Heights. … Read more

LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman considers leaving US after Trump win: report

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LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman considers leaving US after Trump win: report

Reid Hoffman, the billionaire co-founder of LinkedIn and mega-donor to the Democratic Party, is said to be so worried about President-elect Donald Trump’s victory that he has considered leaving the country. Hoffman, who was vocal in his support of Vice President Kamala Harris’ failed campaign, has told friends he is considering moving out of state … Read more

The lame-duck Biden administration lends $6.6 billion to Tesla rival Rivian

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The lame-duck Biden administration lends $6.6 billion to Tesla rival Rivian

Shares of a struggling electric car maker competing against Tesla are rising this week after the lame-duck Biden administration lent the company billions of dollars. The Energy Department announced Tuesday that it was providing a $6.6 billion loan to Rivian to build a $5 billion electric car factory in Georgia, which the company initially started … Read more

Elon Musk tears up California. Govt. Gavin Newsom on the ‘crazy’ move to exclude Tesla from the rebate plan

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Elon Musk tears up California. Govt. Gavin Newsom on the 'crazy' move to exclude Tesla from the rebate plan

Governor of California. Gavin Newsom is rolling out a plan to offer rebates to those who buy electric vehicles other than Tesla — a move that was called “crazy” by the company’s CEO Elon Musk, who has emerged as a fierce critic of the Democrat and a supporter of the President. – chooses Donald Trump. … Read more

SEC Chairman Gary Gensler, who clashed with Wall Street and the crypto industry, to resign

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SEC Chairman Gary Gensler, who clashed with Wall Street and the crypto industry, to resign

Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler will step down in January. 20 when President-elect Donald Trump’s administration takes over, the agency said Thursday, ending an ambitious tenure that saw it clash with Wall Street and the crypto industry. “I thank President Biden for entrusting me with this extraordinary responsibility. The SEC has fulfilled our … Read more

Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk clash over Trump election prediction: ‘100% not true’

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Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk clash over Trump election prediction: '100% not true'

Jeff Bezos is disputing Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s claim that the Amazon founder predicted President-elect Trump would lose the 2024 presidential election. “I just found out tonight at Mar-a-Lago that Jeff Bezos is telling everyone that @realDonaldTrump is going to lose for sure, so they should sell all their Tesla and SpaceX stock,” Musk wrote … Read more

Trump’s election victory boosts Republican homebuyer optimism

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Trump's election victory boosts Republican homebuyer optimism

Republicans are suddenly more optimistic about the housing market after Donald Trump’s presidential election victory, while Democrats are less bullish, according to a new survey commissioned by Realtor.com®. Roughly 1 in 5 Republicans say they are now more likely to buy a home as a result of the election, while 24% of Democrats say they … Read more

Incoming FCC Chairman Brendan Carr Vows to ‘Dismantle’ Big Tech’s ‘Censorship Cartel’

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Incoming FCC Chairman Brendan Carr Vows to 'Dismantle' Big Tech's 'Censorship Cartel'

Brendan Carr, the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, has demanded answers from Big Tech firms about their involvement in what he described as a “censorship cartel” to suppress speech with which they disagree. Carr — who President-elect Trump called a “free speech fighter” on Sunday as he announced him as his pick to lead … Read more

MSNBC contributor Jason Johnson slams liberal conspiracy theories about voter fraud: ‘There’s no evidence any of it is true’

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MSNBC contributor Jason Johnson slams liberal conspiracy theories about voter fraud: 'There's no evidence any of it is true'

MSNBC political contributor Jason Johnson slammed conspiracy theories spread online by supporters of Vice President Kamala Harris claiming the vote count was fraudulent because Elon Musk’s Starlink Internet satellites manipulated the machines to give the election to President-elect Donald Trump. Trump. Johnson appeared on Joy Reid’s “The ReidOut” on Monday to discuss the conspiracy theories … Read more