Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has openly defended her friendship with US tech billionaire Elon Musk, asserting that her personal connection with him does not influence her duties as Italy’s leader. Speaking in Parliament, Meloni made it clear that her government remains independent, despite her relationship with Musk, and she emphasized that she would not be swayed by his economic interests.
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) has become the first Republican to publicly announce he will not support Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) in the upcoming January speakership vote, following backlash over a massive spending bill released Tuesday evening. The bill, a 1,537-page continuing resolution (CR), has sparked outrage among conservative lawmakers, who argue it contradicts the mandate given by voters in the November elections.
American Airlines has agreed to end its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) hiring practices following pressure from a conservative watchdog group, America First Legal (AFL)
Arizona GOP Senator Anthony Kern is recovering from injuries sustained in a car accident while visiting friends and family in South Dakota, according to Kim Quintero, communications director for the Arizona Senate Republicans.
On Monday, Judge Juan Merchan rejected a motion by former President Donald Trump’s legal team to dismiss charges brought by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg on the grounds of presidential immunity.
President-elect Donald Trump is set to meet with TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew on Monday at Mar-a-Lago, his resort in Florida, as the popular social media app faces a looming U.S. ban.
