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Today — 5 April 2025Main stream

Something Else for Europe and the U.S. to Disagree About: ‘Free Speech’

The two have long been divided on whether speech can be restricted, and when. Under the Trump administration, the gap is widening.

© Pool photo by Olivier Matthys

Margrethe Vestager and Thierry Breton, then E.U. officials, announcing the Digital Services Act in 2020. The law is meant to prevent the spread of illegal content and disinformation.
Yesterday — 4 April 2025Main stream

E.U. Prepares Major Penalties Against Elon Musk’s X

4 April 2025 at 20:50
European regulators are considering fining X more than $1 billion, after weighing the risks of further antagonizing Mr. Musk and President Trump.

© Eric Lee/The New York Times

European authorities have been weighing how big a fine to issue X as they consider the risks of further antagonizing President Trump amid wider trans-Atlantic disputes over trade, tariffs and the war in Ukraine.

Javier Milei, Trump’s ‘Favorite President,’ Has Few Deals to Offer — but Lots of Adoration

3 April 2025 at 23:26
Javier Milei of Argentina might not be that useful for the United States on economics or geopolitics — but he can help to fight the culture wars.

© Joe Raedle/Getty Images

President Javier Milei of Argentina, center right, at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla., last year. Mr. Milei has repeatedly and publicly lauded President Trump.
Before yesterdayMain stream

A Swastika, a Tesla and a Debate Over the Limits of Hate Crime Law

3 April 2025 at 15:00
Is it a hate crime for people to draw a swastika on a Tesla if they believe Elon Musk is a Nazi?

© Mike Stewart/Associated Press

Law enforcement authorities in New York and elsewhere are investigating episodes of vandalism against Teslas as hate crimes.

What Will Elon Musk Learn From the Wisconsin Supreme Court Election?

3 April 2025 at 06:19
After a failed $20 million effort to tilt a State Supreme Court race, Elon Musk joins the ranks of billionaires frustrated by the laws of politics.

© Jim Vondruska for The New York Times

Elon Musk campaigning for the conservative candidate in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, Judge Brad Schimel, in Green Bay last week.

Right-Wing Group Used Photos of Emily Ratajkowski and Male Model to Lure Voters to the Polls

3 April 2025 at 06:14
Before Wisconsin’s election, a right-wing group rallied for voters’ attention with unauthorized photos of Emily Ratajkowski and a shirtless man holding a dog.

© Nina Westervelt for The New York Times

Emily Ratajkowski, seen at a Victoria’s Secret event in 2023, endorsed Bernie Sanders for president in 2016 and 2020. Look Ahead America, a right-wing group, attached a photo of her in a bikini to a political text on Monday.

For Trump, Elon Musk Is a Liability, but Still Useful for Now

Elon Musk has become a valuable heat shield for a president who avoids blame at any cost.

© Haiyun Jiang for The New York Times

Elon Musk has become an essential component of both President Trump’s political operation and the broader Republican Party apparatus.

Who Is Susan Crawford, the Liberal Judge Who Won Wisconsin’s Supreme Court Race?

2 April 2025 at 20:30
Judge Crawford defeated Judge Brad Schimel, who was backed by President Trump, for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. She worked as a prosecutor and in private practice before joining the bench.

© Jamie Kelter Davis for The New York Times

Judge Susan Crawford won a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday, defeating her opponent, Judge Brad Schimel.

‘Big Psychological Boost’ for Democrats in String of Elections

2 April 2025 at 17:02
The party’s position remains dire. But a judicial victory in Wisconsin and closer-than-expected losses in Florida suggest a once-demoralized Democratic base is animated again.

© Jamie Kelter Davis for The New York Times

Tuesday’s strong showing by the Democratic Party included Judge Susan Crawford’s commanding win in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court election and two better-than-expected results in Florida special elections.

N.Y. Lawmakers Fight Trump With a Proposal Targeting Elon Musk

A bill would authorize an audit of a state deal allowing Tesla to lease a factory site near Buffalo for $1 a year, and would create a way for the state to claw back subsidies.

© Jim Vondruska for The New York Times

New York lawmakers are scrutinizing a state agreement that gives Elon Musk enormous subsidies to operate a Tesla-owned factory near Buffalo.

Elon Musk Backlash Turns Into Global Sales Slump for Tesla

Mr. Musk’s involvement in right-wing politics contributed to a 13% drop in deliveries in the first quarter, including steep declines in E.V.-friendly places like Norway.

© David B. Torch for The New York Times

Tesla’s outlook has dimmed as sales in Norway dropped more than 12 percent this year.

Susan Crawford Wins Wisconsin Supreme Court Election, Despite Elon Musk’s Millions

2 April 2025 at 13:45
Susan Crawford defeated Brad Schimel for a State Supreme Court seat in a race that shattered spending records and maintained a liberal majority on the court.

© Jamie Kelter Davis for The New York Times

Judge Susan Crawford, the liberal candidate for the Wisconsin Supreme Court seat, after voting on Tuesday in Madison. Judge Crawford’s opponent ran on his loyalty to President Trump and was powered by record spending from Elon Musk.
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