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'Trump has cost us': After midterm losses, MAGA asks if it's over
MAGA supporters are reflecting on the recent midterm election losses and their implications for the movement. Many are questioning Trump's role in the party's electoral failures and expressing frustration with party leaders. The elections have raised concerns about the future direction of the MAGA movement, prompting some to call for a re-evaluation of its goals. Discontent over economic issues like living costs has contributed to this disillusionment among supporters.
Trump's cure for Republicans' midterm woes is more Trump. Will it work?
US President Donald Trump is actively campaigning in various states to energize Republican voters ahead of the midterm elections. His rallies are designed to focus on personal appeals and past grievances instead of upcoming policy proposals. Despite Trump's popularity among core supporters, Republican candidates may face challenges due to his low approval ratings on critical issues. Many voters, particularly independents, express strong opposition to Trump, which impacts Republican candidates' chances.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, one of crypto’s richest leaders, has a $9 billion net worth, but he says he won’t create a charity foundation: "I'm not going to do that"
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, one of crypto’s richest leaders, has a massive net worth of $9 billion but he has taken a different approach on philanthrophy. He said in an appearance on the Katie Miller Podcast that he sees much of philanthropy as counterproductive. Brian Armstrong also said charitable institutions can become driven by politics rather than service.
MacKenzie Scott has given away nearly half her fortune, but Elon Musk says she is ‘making the world a worse place’
Billionaire MacKenzie Scott has faced backlash from conservative circles over her extensive philanthropic efforts. Notable individuals, including Elon Musk and Katie Miller, have expressed reservations regarding her hefty donations, which predominantly support progressive initiatives and organizations. Since 2020, Scott has contributed an astonishing twenty-six billion dollars to various causes, sparking ongoing conversations about wealth distribution and its implications.
MacKenzie Scott faced criticism from Elon Musk and Katie Miller over her $26 billion philanthropy: Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife drew backlash over donations to 'progressive causes'
MacKenzie Scott’s $26 billion philanthropic legacy came under renewed scrutiny after Elon Musk and Katie Miller criticized the billionaire’s charitable giving and questioned the causes receiving her money. Miller claimed Scott’s donations have largely supported progressive organizations, while Musk previously voiced similar criticism of her philanthropy. Scott, Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife, has donated billions through Yield Giving since 2020, supporting thousands of nonprofits across education, healthcare, housing, racial equity, climate initiatives and community development.
Trump's top policy adviser lays down bizarre funding condition for American schools
US President Donald Trump has already signed an executive order in March to dismantle the Department of Education. Trump's top policy adviser Stephen Miller has laid down a bizarre condition for American schools if they want federal funding. Stephen Miller decried “cancerous, communist, woke culture” during a briefing on Thursday, May 1.

Trump has reeled in more than $200 million since election day
President-elect Donald Trump’s supporters have raised over $200 million to fund his inauguration, political activities, and future presidential library. Prominent donors include Pfizer, Amazon, OpenAI, and Meta. Inaugural donations include significant contributions from cryptocurrency firms reflecting optimism about Trump’s promises to reduce regulations. Funds exceeding the inaugural events may support a future presidential library for Trump.

Trump confirms plans to use the US military to help in mass deportations
Donald Trump plans major immigration changes. He will use the military to deport people who are in the US illegally. Trump wants to build large detention centers. He also wants to change laws about citizenship for children born in the US. Immigrant groups and legal experts are worried about these plans. They say the plans may be illegal.

Team Trump assails Biden decision on missiles for Ukraine
President Biden's decision to allow Ukraine to use US-supplied long-range missiles against targets within Russia has drawn sharp criticism from Donald Trump's allies. They argue that this escalation is dangerous and politically motivated. Trump, set to return to the White House in January, has pledged to swiftly end the war but hasn't outlined a clear plan.

Trump 2.0: From Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to Border Czar, here’s the full list of key appointments
Trump 2.0 team: US President-elect Donald Trump has named a handful of advisers and political allies to serve in various posts, including White House chief of staff. The key appointees in Trump's new administration are those advisers who Trump wants to work for his America First policies. Here is a list of key appointees in Trump's new team.

US questions conduct of Pakistan election, calls for fraud probe
Candidates loyal to jailed former prime minister Imran Khan were ahead as vote counting dragged on following Thursday's election. His Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) was faring better than expected despite a crackdown targeting the party, but the next government was still likely to be formed by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) after a spell of political horse trading.

New US defense chief tells troops 'time to come home'
"All wars must end," Miller, named acting defense secretary by President Donald Trump on Monday, said in his first message to the US armed services.

After Mark Esper firing, White House moves Trump loyalists into key Pentagon jobs
A day after President Donald Trump fired his defense secretary, the White House installed a Trump loyalist in a key Pentagon post on Tuesday and promoted another one who has falsely called former President Barack Obama a terrorist.

Implosion of high-flying billionaire trio shows pledging risks
Pledging is big in Asia, where state-owned banks dominate financial markets and high-growth companies are more common. Tycoons in China and India often turn to lenders and other financial-services firms that offer cash in exchange for committed shares.

Bihar Govt: Officials accepted ‘inadequate’ securities from millers
The Bihar government had, last week, informed the SC that as per the agreement between state and rice millers, the latter were to furnish bank guarantees or pledge unencumbered immovable properties in lieu of paddy procurement.

India's 2018-19 sugar export contracts rise to 8.5 lakh tonnes: Traders
Most of the 8.3 lakh tonnes of sugar contracted for export is raw, said traders. Of the 4.5 lakh tonnes contracted by UP mills, about 2 lakh tonnes are on account of third party contracts.

Sugar prices in Maharashtra hit new low last seen in March 2016
“Sugar prices are falling everywhere as mills are under pressure to clear the cane payment bills,” said T Sarita Reddy, president of Indian Sugar Mills Association.

Pfizer move on AstraZeneca threatens UK science, lawmakers say
Pfizer's potential takeover of AstraZeneca poses a threat to British science unless it can give more concrete, enforceable guarantees on jobs.
Freddie Mac could lose $20-$40 billion in 2009: Friedman
Freddie Mac could post losses totaling $20 billion to $40 billion in 2009, hurt by higher credit costs.
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