Elon Musk calls for abolishing consumer finance watchdog CFPB

Elon Musk calls for abolishing consumer finance watchdog CFPB

Billionaire Elon Musk, tasked with slashing government costs by President-elect Donald Trump, on Wednesday called for the elimination of a federal regulatory agency charged with protecting consumers in the financial sector. The comment on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) follows Musk’s recent appointment to a government efficiency role, further amplifying the influence of the world’s richest man, who … Read more

IKEA warns Trump tariffs will make it hard to keep prices low

IKEA warns Trump tariffs will make it hard to keep prices low

Tariffs planned by President-elect Donald Trump will make it harder for IKEA to keep prices low, the chief financial officer of the world’s biggest furniture retailer told Reuters on Wednesday. Trump has pledged big tariffs on imports from the United States’ three largest trading partners, Canada, Mexico and China, causing concern among governments and companies whose supply chains depends on … Read more

Riley Gaines takes swipe at Harris after VP releases surprise video to supporters

Riley Gaines takes swipe at Harris after VP releases surprise video to supporters

Riley Gaines got in on the viral conversation surrounding Vice President Kamala Harris’ surprise video addressing supporters that was released on Tuesday.  Gaines, a former NCAA swimmer and conservative influencer, was one of many high-profile users to share the video on X with a message mocking Harris for the unprompted and confusing-to-some video address.  “Now … Read more