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Elon Musk speaking during a town hall meeting on March 30, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisc. ahead of a state Supreme Court election where he invested millions of dollars, only to see his preferred candidate lose. The billionaire announced on Tuesday that he planned to spend less on politics going forward. Scott Olson/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Scott Olson/Getty Images Elon Musk, who was the biggest presidential campaign donor in 2024, said on Tuesday that he plans to scale back his political spending. “I’m going to do a lot less in the future,” he said in a video interview…

Why Elon Musk is stepping back from DOGE Why Elon Musk is stepping back from Trump’s DOGE team as Tesla profits drop 02:13 Washington — Elon Musk said Tuesday that he plans to significantly scale back his political spending, adding that he does “not currently see a reason” to invest his money in politics. In a video appearance at the Qatar Economic Forum, the world’s richest man was asked if he’d continue to spend at such a high level in future elections, after contributing at least $277 million to Republican candidates and causes in the 2024 cycle. “I think in terms of political…

May 20, 2025 If you need to see the 2026 World Cup in person, stick to Canada and Mexico. The US isn’t safe for visitors. Ad Policy President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with the White House Task Force for the 2026 World Cup on May 6, 2025, in Washington, DC.(Anna Moneymaker / Getty Images) There are three messages that the United States is sending to the world in advance of the 2026 World Cup, and you should take two of them seriously. The first comes from President Donald Trump, who said at a recent press conference hyping the…

Washington — President Trump is meeting Tuesday with House Republicans as leaders try to push a massive budget package containing the president’s legislative priorities over its last hurdle before it can get to the floor.The president is expected to turn up the pressure on members to fall in line as the party’s dueling factions have threatened to upend the plan as they set down apparent red lines that don’t align with the demands made from other members.Upon arriving on Capitol Hill, Mr. Trump urged that Republicans are a “very unified party,” adding that lawmakers must get his “one big, beautiful…

Produced by Judy Rybak  ]This story previously aired on February 1. It was updated on November 21.]A Michigan woman is convicted of murder and arson after authorities say she set the family home on fire to kill her husband and then ran him over with a van when he escaped the flames. Linda Stermer was sentenced to life in prison, but she convinced a judge she didn’t get a fair trial and was released.  Now, the Michigan Attorney General is fighting to reinstate her conviction.  Did she do it? Or was the death of Todd Stermer it a tragic accident?”You must…

President Trump is expected to travel to Capitol Hill on Tuesday to meet with House Republicans as they prepare to vote on a massive legislative package of top GOP priorities. Joe Raedle/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Joe Raedle/Getty Images House Republican leaders have struggled for weeks to persuade holdouts within their own party to back a massive bill meant to advance much of President Trump’s domestic agenda. On Tuesday, Trump will travel to Capitol Hill for a meeting that will test his ability to bend the Republican Party to his will. It’s rare for one single bill to contain…

The Republican-backed tax and spending bill that’s now moving forward in the House is getting a reality check from Wall Street. That’s because the proposed tax breaks are projected to far outstrip any savings in the bill, potentially leading to mounting U.S. debt and a worsening fiscal outlook, according to economists and policy experts. If the bill moves forward without significant changes, the U.S. would likely find its debt levels spiraling higher in order to finance the tax cuts, according to several analyses. Over the next decade, the GOP bill could cost the U.S. $3.8 trillion, according to a report earlier this…

The president’s much-touted foreign policy shake-up is blighted by continued support for genocide. Ad Policy President Donald J. Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman attend a bilateral meeting at the Saudi Royal Court on May 13, 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.(Win McNamee / Getty Images) Fate made a mistake placing Donald Trump in the White House, since he is much more suited to be a Saudi princeling than an American president. In last week’s trip to the Middle East, Trump was right at home consorting with Arab nobility, most notably Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (popularly known…

An Indiana man convicted in the 2000 killing of a police officer was put to death by lethal injection early Tuesday in the state’s second execution since 2009. Indiana resumed executions in December after a 15-year hiatus.Benjamin Ritchie, 45, had been on death row for more than two decades following his conviction in the fatal shooting of Beech Grove Police Officer Bill Toney during a foot chase.Ritchie was executed at the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City, according to Indiana Department of Correction officials. IDOC said in an online statement the execution process started shortly after midnight and he was…

What’s next for House budget battle as Speaker Johnson calls latest move a “big win” – CBS News Watch CBS News House Republicans’ massive budget plan barely made it out of committee for a second straight vote. Nikole Killion lays out the sticking points. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link