White House Dodges on if World Is Better Without Hamas Leader, Says We Must Focus on Ceasefire

SummaryNational security adviser Mike Waltz and deputy Alex Wong are set to leave their positions in the Trump White House, with their departures expected on Thursday, as reported by multiple sources. Waltz faced scrutiny after a Signal chat incident involving discussions about military plans for Yemen, which led to debates about his resignation; ultimately, President Trump supported him publicly. The president views their exits as part of a reorganization within the National Security Council, as...

Tesla CEO Search UpdateTesla Chair Robyn Denholm denied reports that the board has begun searching for a new CEO to replace Elon Musk, asserting that the board remains confident in his leadership amid declining sales linked to his political involvement. After facing backlash due to his role in the Trump administration's cost-cutting task force, Musk announced plans to focus more on Tesla, which has seen a 24% stock surge since. Analysts suggest that Musk aims...

SummaryPresident Trump promotes his administration's new tariffs as a means to revive U.S. manufacturing and potentially eliminate income taxes for Americans earning under $200,000. He claims these tariffs could generate over $1 trillion in revenue, but experts argue there is no direct link between tariffs and tax cuts, as tariffs would fall significantly short of replacing the $2.4 trillion in annual income tax revenue. Furthermore, tariffs disproportionately affect low- and middle-income households, which spend a...

Mitchell LabiakBusiness reporter, BBC NewsTesla has refuted claims from the Wall Street Journal that it is searching for a successor to Elon Musk due to concerns over his focus on political roles and the company's declining stock. Tesla's chair Robyn Denholm stated that the report is "absolutely false," emphasizing the board's confidence in Musk's leadership. Amid protests and potential boycotts linked to Musk's political involvement, he has pledged to dedicate more time to Tesla while...

Runaway Kangaroo Causes Traffic Disruption in AlabamaA runaway kangaroo named Sheila caused significant disruption in Macon County, Alabama, by hopping along the interstate and leading to a two-car crash. Authorities, including state troopers, assisted Sheila's owner in capturing her, while both sides of the road were temporarily closed during the incident. Fortunately, Sheila was unharmed despite the accident, as confirmed by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. Full Article

Kamala Harris Critiques Trump AdministrationIn her first major speech post-election, former Vice President Kamala Harris criticized the Trump administration's policies, particularly regarding the economy and immigration, during an event hosted by Emerge, which supports Democratic women in politics. She emphasized the importance of courage in overcoming fear, stating, "fear isn't the only thing that's contagious. Courage is contagious." Harris's address aimed to inspire action and resilience among her audience in the face of political challenges....