By BERNARD CONDON, Associated Press Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Sales of Tesla electric cars fell sharply in the last three months as boycotts over Elon Musk’s political views continue to keep buyers away, a significant development given expectations that anger with the company’s billionaire CEO would have faded by now. The company reported a 13% plunge in sales on … [Read more...] about Tesla sales plunge again as anti-Musk boycott shows staying power and rivals pounce on the weakness
Musk suggests he will donate to Trump critic Massie’s reelection campaign
Former Department of Government Efficiency head Elon Musk has suggested he would donate to support the reelection of Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky. Musk responded to another user’s post on X that showed a completed donation to the Massie campaign. The user asked in the post “who’s next?” “Me,” Musk replied. The Bluegrass State Republican acknowledged the nod from Musk, writing on X … [Read more...] about Musk suggests he will donate to Trump critic Massie’s reelection campaign
Trump administration targets naturalized citizens in new crackdown on crime policy
The Trump administration is ramping up it crackdown on crime. The Department of Justice has issued a memo directing United States attorneys to “prioritize and maximally pursue denaturalization proceedings.” That could mean stripping naturalized Americans of their citizenship when charged with crimes. The memo was sent by Assistant Attorney General Brett Shumate. “Individuals … [Read more...] about Trump administration targets naturalized citizens in new crackdown on crime policy
Biden administration accomplished a lot | READER COMMENTARY
I have to object to the letter writer lauding President Donald Trump for “being in charge” — which seems to mean being an attention hog — and the myopic claim that Joe Biden didn’t accomplish anything (“At least with Trump, we know who’s in charge,” July 1). Remember the ongoing joke about Trump’s “Infrastructure Week,” which was just a photo-op to massage his ego? And how … [Read more...] about Biden administration accomplished a lot | READER COMMENTARY
Crofton woman accused of stealing nearly $200K from employer
A Crofton woman was indicted on two separate felony theft schemes that the Maryland Office of the Attorney General says involved her employers. According to a news release from the Maryland Office of the Attorney General, Carolyn Rae Aldridge, 55, was handed down two indictments by a grand jury Monday for allegedly stealing checks from her workplaces. The first indictment … [Read more...] about Crofton woman accused of stealing nearly $200K from employer