Apr 26 Turning Twitter into a ‘free speech’ haven might not be as easy as Elon Musk thinks By Barbara Ortutay, Amanda Seitz, Associated Press Tesla billionaire Elon Musk has successfully arranged to buy Twitter for about $44 billion, intending to turn it into a haven for free speech. But the social platform has been down this road before, and it didn't end well last… Continue reading
Apr 25 Trump says he has no plans to rejoin Twitter after Musk reaches deal to buy platform By Jill Colvin, Associated Press Trump told Fox News that he will instead focus on his own platform, Truth Social, which has been mired in problems since its launch earlier this year. Continue reading
Apr 25 Elon Musk reaches agreement to acquire Twitter for about $44 billion By Tom Krisher, Matt O'Brien, Associated Press The outspoken Tesla CEO, the world's wealthiest person, has said he wants to buy Twitter because he thinks it's not living up to its potential as a platform for "free speech."… Continue reading
Apr 25 Twitter in talks with Musk over bid to buy platform, according to media reports By Associated Press Twitter's board is negotiating with Tesla CEO Elon Musk over his bid to buy the social media platform and a deal could be announced as early as Monday. Continue reading
Apr 22 WATCH: Biden gives healthcare and energy remarks while visiting Washington state By News Desk Yesterday, Biden opened the two-day visit to the Pacific Northwest by focusing on improvements planned for the runway and roof of the Portland International Airport. Continue reading
Apr 22 Stocks open lower on Wall Street, capping another bumpy week By Associated Press Health care stocks were leading the way lower. Continue reading
Apr 21 WATCH: Biden visits quake-resistant runway development in Portland By Josh Boak, Will Weissert, Associated Press President Joe Biden opened a two-day visit to the Pacific Northwest by focusing on improvements planned for the runway and roof of the airport where he landed Thursday rather than any of the region's traditional, natural attractions. Continue reading
Apr 21 Florida Legislature votes to strip Disney of self-government after opposition to ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has lashed back at the entertainment giant after it publicly declared its opposition to a new law backed by the governor that critics have dubbed "Don't Say Gay."… Continue reading
Apr 21 Musk claims he has $46.5 billion in financing lined up to buy Twitter By Tom Krishner, Matt O'Brien, Associated Press Elon Musk says he has lined up $46.5 billion in financing to buy Twitter, and he's trying to negotiate an agreement with the company. Continue reading
Apr 20 Watch 6:00 More states are legalizing marijuana sales, but where does federal legislation stand? By William Brangham, Kyle Midura New Jersey will be the latest state to allow sales of recreational marijuana -- one of 19 states where such sales are legal or about to begin. But it’s still illegal under federal law. William Brangham talks with Politico’s Natalie… Continue watching