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Dec 28, 2024

Trump Weighs In On H-1B Visa Program Dividing MAGA World

Until Saturday, Trump had been silent on the controversy sparked with his hiring of venture capitalist Sriram Krishnan for a role in his administration on Dec. 22.

BySara DornForbes Staff
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Dec 28, 2024

Elon Musk Supports Germany’s Far-Right AfD Party In Opinion Piece

The editor of the paper’s commentary section resigned in protest to the piece.

BySara DornForbes Staff
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Dec 27, 2024

What Are H-1B Visas? The Immigration Policy Dividing Elon Musk And Trump’s Allies Explained

Tech leaders joining Trump’s administration are championing the visas—and other Trump allies aren’t happy about it.

ByAlison DurkeeForbes Staff
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Dec 27, 2024

This Tobacco Giant Was The Biggest Corporate Donor To The 2024 Presidential Race

Billionaire business leaders shelled out during the presidential election, but corporations largely didn’t weigh in.

ByAlison DurkeeForbes Staff
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PREMIUMDec 24, 2024

Trump Taps Business Associate Of Megadonor Timothy Mellon For Railroad Role

The president-elect's pick to lead the Federal Railroad Administration has deep ties to an heir of the Mellon banking fortune.

ByZach EversonForbes Staff
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PREMIUMDec 23, 2024

Trump May Axe Biden’s Cleantech Push But The IRA Is Working

In this week's Forbes Current Climate newsletter, Trump may axe Biden's cleantech push but the IRA worked; the startup that's vaccinating honeybees; Pete Buttigieg on long-term infrastructure law impact

ByAmy FeldmanForbes Staff
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Dec 22, 2024

Trump Brushes Off ‘President Musk’ Jabs As Critics Claim Elon Musk Controls Washington After Government Shutdown Fight

Republicans ditched their original government spending plan last week after heavy criticism from Musk and later Trump.

BySara DornForbes Staff
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Dec 22, 2024

Trump Suggests Reverting Denali’s Official Name Back To Mt. McKinley In Honor Of Tariff-Loving Former President

The Alaskan mountain was officially renamed from Mt. McKinley to Denali in 2015.

BySara DornForbes Staff
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Dec 22, 2024

The Billionaires Trump’s Picked For Next Administration: Elon Musk, Tilman Fertitta And More

Trump tapped Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta for ambassador to Italy—putting him on a growing list of billionaires selected for administration roles.

BySara DornForbes Staff
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Dec 20, 2024

Senators Want Biden To Extend TikTok Ban Deadline—But Unclear If He Legally Can

While senators are asking for Biden to issue a 90-day extension, he may not be able to do so under the law.

ByAlison DurkeeForbes Staff