The report that sparked Musks interest earlier this week claimed that Safeguarding minister Jess Phillips had rejected a request from a city council for a government-led inquiry into child sexual exp… [+2494 chars]

Musk’s posts, which have racked up hundreds of millions of views on X, are his latest effort at inserting himself into UK politics.

Wired

Elon Musk Is Posting Nonstop Falsehoods About 'Grooming Gangs'

Elon Musk appears to have invaded Britainif only via tweet. This week, the rightwing American billionaire stirred chaos by unleashing a tweet-storm against Keir Starmer, the Labor Party leader and cu… [+6800 chars]

Why is Trump's righthand man trying to discredit Britain's Labour government?

Gizmodo.com

Now, Elon Musk Is Trying to Upend British Politics

Do you think that sort of classic American lookthe Ralph Lauren, the Oxford shirtis that going to be sort of the purview of MAGA forever or do you see that changing?
I don't think the classic Americ… [+3749 chars]

Menswear influencer Derek Guy is unimpressed by what tech barons and the MAGA rank and file wore this weekend. “To be frank,” he says, “many conservatives are often behind on fashion trends.”

Gold Sneakers and Too-Tight Suits: The Menswear Guy Weighs In on Inauguration Weekend

Perhaps in part due to this strategy of exclusion, the audiences Republicans reached were far more engaged with the content than Democratic viewers. A recent study from People First and Infegy found … [+2197 chars]

Democratic digital strategists and creators argue that the party’s influencer outreach was too little, too late—and that without a coherent message, even the best strategy won't matter.

The Year Democrats Lost the Internet

Elon Musk wrote "Make Europe Great Again" in an X post on Saturday.Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images
<ul><li>Elon Musk wrote "Make Europe Great Again" in an X post on Saturday.</li><li>Musk has used X to… [+3120 chars]

Elon Musk continues to champion right-wing politics in Europe.

Business Insider

Elon Musk says 'Make Europe Great Again' as he continues his push into European politics

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Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter were married for 77 years. Some of their descendants also went into politics.

Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter had 4 kids and 25 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Meet their family.

DJI claims its decision to let drones fly in dangerous areas is not political
DJI claims its decision to let drones fly in dangerous areas is not political
 / The company says it planned to shift r… [+4021 chars]

DJI claims its update that lets drone owners fly in previously restricted airspace is not political and was planned to roll out months ago.

The Verge

DJI claims its decision to let drones fly in dangerous areas is not political

As one of her last acts before leaving office, the Democratic chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission ruled against four petitions seeking to punish television networks for how they cover… [+6740 chars]

Outgoing FCC chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel has rejected petitions to rebuke four local TV stations. She says they were efforts to punish broadcast networks' coverage of presidential politics.

As Trump inauguration nears, FCC chief dismisses complaints against TV networks

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<ul><li>Getty Images released its top 100 most powerful news photos of the year.</li><li>Photos show key moments in the 2024 presidential election a… [+10127 chars]

The most powerful news photos of 2024 show historic moments in politics, global conflicts, natural disasters, and other headline-making events.

The most powerful news photos of the year

Some billionaires and CEOs will have to choose between Trump's inauguration and Day 1 of Davos.AP Photo/Evan Vucci
<ul><li>Decisions, decisions.</li><li>Some billionaires and CEOs are deciding wheth… [+3183 chars]

Trump's inauguration coincides with Day 1 of Davos, a yearly meeting of the world's business and politics elite. Which will the powerful opt to skip?

Billionaires and CEOs have a choice to make: Attend Trump's inauguration or the first day of Davos

In 2021, the country had one state with a ban on gender-affirming care for youth on the books Arkansas. In March of the same year, Dr. Rachel Levine won confirmation by the Senate to lead the U.S. Pu… [+6149 chars]

Dr. Rachel Levine is the highest ranking, out transgender person ever to serve in the federal government. Her tenure at HHS ran concurrent with an explosion in state legislation targeting transgender people.

Dr. Rachel Levine focused on her job at HHS. Still, anti-trans politics followed her

We are used to Elon Musk running Twitter based on his whims. But now his relationship with Donald Trump and JD Vance means his whims are more powerful than ever.Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images
<ul><li>La… [+3156 chars]

An alleged flip-flop from a serial flip-flopper — who just happens to have enormous power now.

Elon Musk has a new role in US politics — and his erratic style is unchanged

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It is officially 2025 and 'Life Kit' is kicking the year off with a series to help people complete Dry January successfully. And, a look ahead for this year from pop culture to politics.

Life Kit's guide to a successful Dry January

The 39th president spoke with Terry Gross in 1993, '95, '96 and '98 about growing up on a Georgia farm, entering politics and his advocacy for human rights and peace. Carter died Dec. 29 at age 100.

Former President Jimmy Carter: The 'Fresh Air' interviews (Part 1)

I see, as for the language I recognize it as a familiar "bawdy and comic" style I've read in other publications in the UK. Cloudflare really seems to have done you dirty here, as you say you didn't n… [+466 chars]

Hacker News

Help! Politics Blog Cloudflare Subpoena

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX and a close advisor to President-elect Donald Trump.Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images
<ul><li>Elon Musk used his fortune and influence to help Donald Trump win reel… [+6246 chars]

Elon Musk has backed the AfD in Germany and Nigel Farage's Reform UK in Britain, and praised Italy's right-wing prime minister, Giorgia Meloni.

Elon Musk is closely bound up in another election. His involvement in European politics is only deepening.

Heated elections, fraught presidential transitions, and strategic maneuvering for lame-duck appointments are nothing new in American politicseven in situations that historians deem to be dramatically… [+8055 chars]

Politics doesn't just unfold in documents and legislation—it also takes shape off the record in social environments.

Time

When Political History Happens Over Dinner

Elon Musk and Donald Trump spread disinformation as wildfires rage in the LA area
Elon Musk and Donald Trump spread disinformation as wildfires rage in the LA area
 / The usual suspects have decide… [+5238 chars]

Trump blamed the fires on California Governor Gavin Newsom’s water policies, while Musk said the blazes spread because of the fire department’s focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.

Elon Musk and Donald Trump spread disinformation as wildfires rage in the LA area

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