Donald Trump welcomed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia at the White House in November. Now bin Salman's country is reportedly backing Larry and David Ellisons' bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
CASTAIC, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 22: Firefighters work as the Hughes Fire burns on January 22, 2025 in Castaic, California. The wildfire has spread 9,400 acres and has prompted mandatory evacuations just over two weeks after the Eaton and Palisades Fires caused widespread destruction across Los Angeles County.
Donald Trump pardoned Binance cofounder Changpeng Zhao in November; Zhao, a billionaire, is among many wealthy businesspeople who have been pardoned this year.
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President Donald Trump could name his nominee for the next Federal Reserve chair by the end of the year. White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett (left) and Fed Gov. Christopher Waller are leading prediction markets.