Trump's pick for Treasury secretary shows there's a limit to Elon Musk's influence

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President-elect Donald Trump nominated hedge fund manager Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary despite Elon Musk's public support for Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick.

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Elon Musk teases potential MSNBC offer: 'How much does it cost?'

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Elon Musk.

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Trump nominates Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary

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Scott Bessent has been nominated to serve as Treasury secretary, a highly sought-after position.

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3 of Trump's top cabinet-level picks recently worked as lobbyists, with clients ranging from Amazon to Qatar

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Three of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet-level picks, former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, Trump 2024 co-campaign manager Susie Wiles, and former Congressman Sean Duffy, have previously been lobbyists.

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Trump's former chief of staff says Elon Musk will have an easier time getting to Mars than making proposed DOGE cuts

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Mick Mulvaney, Elon Musk
Mick Mulvaney reportedly told clients he doubts Musk can cut $2 trillion.

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Trump's hush-money sentencing has now officially been postponed

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Former President Donald Trump at his criminal hush-money trial in New York.
Donald Trump at his criminal hush-money trial in New York.

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T.J. Maxx is in prime position to benefit from Trump's trade policies

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Women’s lingerie at TJ Maxx.
T.J. Maxx is a bargain hunters' paradise.

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Trump's new administration should 'not tolerate' the level of cyber attacks coming from Russia and China, Microsoft president says

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Microsoft's President Brad Smith urged Donald Trump to send a "strong message" to combat cyber attacks.

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Jeff Bezos says Elon Musk's claims are '100% not true' after the Tesla CEO reignites their feud

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Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos have butted heads over the years.

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Trump taps Pam Bondi for attorney general after Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration

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Pam Bondi
Pam Bondi, Trump's attorney general pick, previously served as attorney general of Florida.

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