Author: Andrew Rogers

Tesla faces a high-stakes decision as shareholders prepare to vote on a new compensation plan for Elon Musk. The proposal could grant Musk up to $878 billion in company stock. The board says this is needed to keep Musk in charge and continue the company’s ambitious growth plans. Investors now must choose between approving the pay package or risking Musk’s departure, which could sharply affect Tesla’s stock. The plan ties Musk’s compensation to strict performance targets. If he meets all the goals, Tesla’s market value could reach $8.5 trillion within a decade. Musk would own about a quarter of the…

Donald Trump has made a strong claim about the power of the United States. He said the country has so many nuclear weapons that the world could be destroyed many times. His words have caused concern across the world. People fear what could happen if such power is used. Trump spoke in a simple and direct way. He wanted the world to know that the United States is strong and ready to defend itself. Trump gave this warning in an interview. The interview was with a well-known news network in the United States. He spoke about nuclear power and the…

The US Supreme Court began hearing arguments over President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, a legal challenge that could shape the limits of presidential power. The case focuses on whether Trump can impose tariffs on almost every US trading partner using emergency powers. Trump cited the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), a 1977 law, in executive orders issued this year. IEEPA allows the president to regulate international transactions during a national emergency. However, critics argue that the law does not authorize tariffs, a power constitutionally reserved for Congress. Lower courts have ruled against Trump’s tariffs, prompting appeals and setting up…

The US Supreme Court is hearing arguments on President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, a major test of his power to reshape global trade. The case questions whether Trump can use emergency powers under the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose tariffs on nearly all US trading partners. Trump invoked IEEPA earlier this year to levy high duties on imports, arguing that the law allows him to regulate trade during a national emergency. However, critics say tariffs are a form of taxation—something only Congress can approve under the Constitution. Lower courts have ruled against Trump’s use of IEEPA…

A new addition to the White House decor has stirred public anger this week. President Donald Trump installed a shiny gold sign beside the Oval Office door, a move many lawmakers call tone-deaf as the country endures its longest government shutdown in history. The sign, written in gold cursive script, marks the latest change in Trump’s ongoing transformation of the White House. His recent projects include demolishing the East Wing to make space for a $300 million ballroom. The opulent additions have been widely criticized as out of touch with the struggles of ordinary Americans. The controversy comes at a…

The US Supreme Court began hearing arguments over President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, a legal challenge that could shape the limits of presidential power. The case focuses on whether Trump can impose tariffs on almost every US trading partner using emergency powers. Trump cited the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), a 1977 law, in executive orders issued this year. IEEPA allows the president to regulate international transactions during a national emergency. However, critics argue that the law does not authorize tariffs, a power constitutionally reserved for Congress. Lower courts have ruled against Trump’s tariffs, prompting appeals and setting up…

Zohran Mamdani has achieved a landmark victory in New York City’s mayoral race, but the real work begins now. The 34-year-old democratic socialist campaigned on bold promises, including freezing rents and providing free childcare, aiming to make New York more affordable for residents. His campaign drew global attention and energized local politics, attracting nearly 100,000 volunteers and support from progressive activists across the country. Mamdani’s platform reinvigorated the left beyond the city, inspiring other progressives to consider running for office and potentially shaping the Democratic Party ahead of next year’s midterm elections. For many New Yorkers, Mamdani’s win represents hope…

The Israeli military struck a car in the town of Burj Rahal in southern Lebanon, Lebanese and Israeli media reported. The details of the strike remain limited, and the Israeli army has not issued an official statement. This strike follows previous attacks in the region. On Monday, Israeli military actions in southern Lebanon resulted in at least two deaths and seven injuries. Local sources confirmed the casualties, noting that tensions remain high in the area. The continued attacks come despite a ceasefire agreement signed in late November with Hezbollah. The agreement was meant to reduce hostilities along the Israel-Lebanon border.…

California Governor Gavin Newsom has called on Democratic leaders in other blue states to follow California’s lead in redrawing election maps. His remarks came shortly after voters in the state approved Proposition 50, a plan giving Democrats control over legislative district boundaries. Speaking from California’s Democratic Party headquarters, Newsom singled out Virginia, Maryland, New York, Illinois, and Colorado, urging their leaders to act quickly. He said the nation is approaching a critical moment in the 2026 elections and that Democrats must step up to counter Republican strategies. Newsom’s call comes as Democrats seek to catch up with Republican-controlled states, which…

At least seven people have died and 11 others were injured after a UPS cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff near Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in Kentucky, officials said. Governor Andy Beshear warned that the number of fatalities could rise as emergency crews continue to work at the scene. The McDonnell Douglas MD-11 aircraft erupted into a massive fireball around 5:15 p.m. local time, igniting fires on the ground in an industrial corridor near the airport. Flames hit a recycling center and an auto parts shop, accounting for some of the casualties. Airport officials said the injured were taken…