A guide to tech billionaire Peter Thiel's Washington web

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Peter Thiel
Peter Thiel's influence in Washington stretches far and wide, from politicians to tech leaders to his own companies' government contracts.

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Elon Musk risks becoming a 'political puppet master' under Trump, says a key Zuckerberg ally

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Elon Musk and Nick Clegg, Meta's global affairs chief.

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Meet Trump's pick for ambassador to China

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David Perdue speaks to supporters.
David Perdue has commercial and political experience.

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Everything to know about Trump Media & Technology Group and its main product, Truth Social

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Trump owns a majority stake in Trump Media, largely considered a "meme stock" with a volatile valuation.

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Trump has shadow picks for Pentagon chief if Pete Hegseth drops out. The former Fox News host says he won't back down.

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Possible replacements for defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth include Ron DeSantis, Joni Ernst, and Elbridge Colby.

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Jeff Bezos says he wants to be Donald Trump's ally

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Jeff Bezos
Jeff Bezos says he wants to help Donald Trump cut regulations.

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DOGE just got a new hire

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Musk and Ramaswamy are reportedly getting advice from others in Silicon Valley on how to organize and staff the commission.

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The Silicon Valley titans seeking Donald Trump's ear as his second term approaches

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Donald Trump campaigns in North Carolina

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Bernie Sanders says Elon Musk is 'a very smart guy' and RFK Jr. 'is right' about our unhealthy society

Tech Insider : Politics, Business, Style
Bernie Sanders, Elon Musk, and Robert Kennedy Jr on a blue background

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Howard Lutnick helped build Newmark into a real estate powerhouse. Now he's leaving for Washington.

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Howard Lutnick

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