Tesla gave Elon Musk a stock grant of $29 billion on Monday as a reward for years of “transformative and unprecedented” growth despite a recent foray into right-wing politics that has hurt its sales, profits and its stock price. In giving its billionaire CEO 96 million in restricted shares, the electric car company noted that…… MORE
Post to Coast: New York Post Plans A California Newspaper
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Post is launching a California tabloid newspaper and news site next year. The company announced the plan Monday. The California Post will add another title to Rupert Murdoch’s media empire. And the new paper stands to bring an assertive, irreverent and conservative-friendly fixture of the Big Apple media…… MORE
Governor Abbott Orders Texas Department Of Public Safety To Arrest Delinquent House Democrats
Governor Greg Abbott today ordered the arrest of delinquent Texas House Democrats. “Texas House Democrats abandoned their duty to Texans,” said Governor Abbott. “By fleeing the state, Texas House Democrats are holding hostage critical legislation to aid flood victims and advance property tax relief. There are consequences for dereliction of duty. “Speaker Dustin Burrows just issued a…… MORE
Texas Governor Threatens To Remove Democrats Who Left State Over Trump-Backed Redistricting
Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says he will begin trying to remove Democratic lawmakers from office if they do not return to the state. Abbott threatened to begin the effort Monday, a day after dozens of Democrats left Texas in an attempt to block the adoption of redrawn U.S. House maps sought by President Donald…… MORE
China Pushes Back At US Demands To Stop Buying Russian And Iranian Oil
WASHINGTON (AP) — China has taken a firm stance against U.S. demands that it stop buying oil from Russia and Iran or face a possible 100% tariff. This comes as both countries signal goodwill in negotiating a trade deal after two days of talks in Sweden. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent acknowledges China’s position on…… MORE