This weekend brought a flurry of intriguing stories from the political and economic spheres. From surprising policy victories to candid comments to business leaders meeting with China’s president, there’s a lot to catch up on. We break down the biggest stories that made headlines over the weekend.
Democratic victory in Trump district: Governor of California Gavin Newsom highlighted the political implications of a controversial IVF decision in Alabama, which led to an unexpected Democratic victory in a district previously won by Trump. He suggests that the GOP’s position on IVF was a key factor in this political upheaval. Read the full article here.
Marjorie Taylor Greene denies potential guilt: Representative from Georgia Marjorie Taylor Greene rejected any repercussions in the case of House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries becomes Speaker of the House, following his motion to remove current Speaker Mike Johnson. She stressed that she should not be held responsible for any changes in leadership. Read the full article here.
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Elon Musk on politicians and investments: SpaceX e Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk joined the conversation about politicians and their investments this week, responding to Tucker Carlson and Tulsi Gabbard’s discussion about the Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and his stock choices. Read the full article here.
Paul Ryan’s concerns about Trump’s 2024 run: Former President of the Chamber Paul Ryan expressed concern about the possible impact of the 2024 presidential elections Donald Trump on the other Republican candidates. He believes Trump’s candidacy could cause the GOP to lose more seats. Read the full article here.
Xi Jinping meeting with US CEOs: Chinese President Xi Jinping held a meeting with several US CEOs, providing “tough answers” on a range of issues from the economy to potato chips in Taiwan. This represents an attempt to bring them back to China in the midst of various macro and geopolitical challenges. Read the full article here.
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