Vice President Kamala Harris faced widespread ridicule after addressing supporters in her first remarks since conceding the presidential race to Donald Trump. Speaking virtually after a post-election vacation, Harris acknowledged the emotional toll of the loss, calling it “heavy” and urging supporters to hold onto their power and purpose despite the defeat.
Federal Communications Commissioner Brendan Carr has announced an investigation into major technology companies over alleged censorship of Americans. In an open letter, Carr addressed CEOs Sundar Pichai (Alphabet), Mark Zuckerberg (Meta), Satya Nadella (Microsoft), and Tim Cook (Apple), requesting information on their roles in what he described as a "censorship cartel." The letter accused the companies of suppressing free speech through actions like removing posts, downgrading websites, and labeling content as "untrustworthy," often targeting dissenting viewpoints.
President-elect Donald Trump confirmed Thursday that JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon will not be part of his upcoming administration. Trump praised Dimon’s work but clarified he has no plans to include the banking executive in his administration.