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☆ Opinion | Election Security, Trump-Style
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-30 | by ( Katherine Miller | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

building — are dedicated to one cause: election integrity.”She was sitting between her husband, Eric, and Jason Simmons, who is the new North Carolina G.O.P. “Election integrity,” in Donald Trump’s telling, tends to be about the past; party co-chairs like Ms. Trump usually talk about the present. The three sat onstage, motionless, as Mr. Trump talked about the border, then eventually, came to North Carolina. Theoretically, that Mr. Trump won while a Democrat won the governorship offers the best proof of all that the election was not stolen. But perhaps because to concede his own success in one place would render his failure elsewhere unbearable, Mr. Trump must instead believe that fraud took place there as well, and that Michael Whatley defeated it.

Persons: Lara Trump, Eric, Jason Simmons, Donald Trump’s, Trump, “, Michael Whatley Organizations: Republican National Committee, North Carolina G.O.P, Democrat Locations: North Carolina, Greensboro, N.C, Pennsylvania, Georgia

☆ Trump’s Hip-Hop Mafia - The New York Times
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-29 | by ( Charles M. Blow | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

One oddity of Donald Trump’s Bronx rally last week was when the former president invited two rappers — Michael Williams, who performs as Sheff G, and Tegan Chambers, who performs as Sleepy Hallow — to the stage. Both rappers are facing felony charges. And that fact actually makes their appearance at the rally make sense — it tracks with Trump’s seemingly transactional relationship with several hip-hop artists, a history of which I have no doubt Sheff G and Sleepy Hallow are aware. Afterward, Wayne posted a picture of the two of them together flashing thumbs-ups and reading, “Besides what he’s done so far with criminal reform, the Platinum Plan is going to give the community real ownership.”The Platinum Plan was Trump’s Black economic empowerment proposal that was announced toward the end of that year’s presidential race. In what certainly looked a lot like a quid pro quo, Trump pardoned Wayne as he was leaving office.

Persons: Donald Trump’s Bronx, — Michael Williams, Tegan Chambers, Hallow —, Hallow, Lil Wayne, Wayne, Trump Organizations: Trump Locations: Florida

☆ Stellantis CEO says $25,000 Jeep EV coming to the U.S. 'very soon'
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-29 | by ( Michael Wayland | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Stellantis plans to offer a $25,000 all-electric Jeep vehicle in the U.S. "very soon" to better attract mainstream consumers amid slower-than-expected electric vehicle adoption, CEO Carlos Tavares said Wednesday. "In the same way we brought the 20,000 Euro Citroen e-C3, you will have a $25,000 Jeep very soon," he said Wednesday during a Bernstein investor conference. Stellantis currently offers an all-electric version of its Avenger SUV in Europe, starting at about 35,000 euros, or about $37,800, according to its website. Offering a new EV for around $25,000 has long been a target for automakers such as Stellantis, Tesla and others. "If you ask me what is an affordable BEV, I would say 20,000 euros in Europe and $25,000 in the U.S.," Tavares said.

Persons: Carlos Tavares, Tavares, Stellantis, Tesla, BEV, " Tavares Organizations: Citroen Locations: U.S, Europe, China

☆ Cadillac's new entry-level Optiq EV to start at $54,000
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-29 | by ( Michael Wayland | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

DETROIT – General Motors' new entry-level 2025 Cadillac Optiq electric vehicle will start at $54,000, the company said Wednesday. The compact-sized crossover is set to be Cadillac's fourth electric vehicle when it goes on sale later this year. It follows the $59,000 Lyriq midsize crossover, the $300,000-plus bespoke Celestiq sedan and the upcoming $130,000 Escalade IQ SUV. The Optiq will be sold in 10 regions, including North America, China and Europe, where it debuted Wednesday at a new Cadillac showroom in Paris. It comes as automakers attempt to expand the appeal of EVs with less-expensive models following slower-than-expected sales for the emerging vehicles.

Persons: Cadillac, John Roth Organizations: DETROIT, Motors, EV, Cadillac Locations: North America, China, Europe, Paris

☆ Porsche reveals first-ever 911 hybrid sports car, starting at $164,900
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-28 | by ( Michael Wayland | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Porsche on Tuesday revealed the first-ever production hybrid version of its iconic 911 sports car, with a starting price of $164,900. The 2025 911 Carrera GTS hybrid marks a significant change to the iconic German sports car amid the automotive industry's focus on increasing electrified vehicles and tightening fuel economy standards. "We developed and tested various ideas and approaches to decide on a hybrid system that optimally suits the 911," Frank Moser, Porsche vice president of the 911 and 718 model lines, said in a release. The new 911 Carrera GTS can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 2.9 seconds – 0.3 seconds quicker than the prior non-hybrid GTS model – and reach a top track speed of 194 mph. It is powered by a newly developed 3.6-liter boxer hybrid engine that produces 532 horsepower and 449 foot-pounds of torque.

Persons: Frank Moser Organizations: Porsche, Carrera, Volkswagen

☆ How author David Nicholls uses humor in his book ‘You are Here’
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-28 | by ( Saira Mueller | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +15 min

That’s not too surprising coming from Nicholls, whose 2009 novel “One Day” explored many of the same themes. It was the most enjoyable writing experience I’ve had for a long time. While hiking the coast-to-coast walk in England, author David Nicholls encountered some torrentially rainy days. I wanted the book to be partly about the comedy of miscommunication — the things we don’t say or the things we say and regret. You say you wanted the book to be in part about miscommunications and what ifs.

Persons: Marnie, Michael, David Nicholls ’, Cleo, That’s, Nicholls, ”, Anne Hathaway, Jim Sturgess, ” Michael, HarperCollins Marnie, “, that’s, I’ve, it’s, David Nicholls, David Nicholls I’m, you’re, Dexter, Emma, there’s, I’d, —, else’s, It’s, Leo Woodall, Ambika Mod, Ludovic Robert, Ambika, Leo, Woodall, we’d, There’s, they’ll Organizations: CNN, New York Times, Netflix, HarperCollins, Dales Locations: York, England’s, London, romcoms, England

☆ Rise of resort day passes offers travelers luxury on a budget
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-25 | by ( Micah Washington | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Day passes at hotels and resorts offer guests access to amenities without the cost of reserving a room. Hotels and third-party partners are making day passes more readily available to help bridge the gap between travel-minded consumers and luxury prices. Luxury hotel room rates in July are expected to be 85% higher than the same month in 2019, before the Covid pandemic, according to the luxury travel company Virtuoso. Berg said day passes "give people exactly what they want" and provide a separate source of revenue for hotels. Customers who buy day passes through ResortPass often splurge on poolside or other hotel amenities more than overnight guests do, Wolf said.

Persons: Lora Bowler, Bowler, she's, Hayley Berg, Hopper, Berg, Sarah Payton, Michael Wolf, Wolf, ResortPass Organizations: The New, Booking.com, Consumers, Virgin Hotels, Empire, ResortPass, Waldorf, Astoria, JW Marriott Locations: The, The New York, U.S, Virgin Hotels New York City, Manhattan's Koreatown, Fontainebleau, ResortPass

☆ UAW challenges Mercedes-Benz union vote, asks NLRB for new election
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-24 | by ( Michael Wayland | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

United Auto Workers (UAW) members and supporters on a picket line outside the ZF Chassis Systems plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, US, on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023. DETROIT – The United Auto Workers union is challenging the results of last week's organizing vote of Mercedes-Benz workers in Alabama, in which workers voted against union representation, and is asking federal officials to order a new election. Union organizing failed at the Alabama plant with 56% of the vote, or 2,642 workers, casting ballots against the UAW, according to the NLRB, which oversaw the election. The NLRB said its regional director will review the UAW's allegations of an unfair election. If after the hearing, she finds that the employer's conduct affected the election, she can order a new election.

Persons: Let's, isn't, Shawn Fain Organizations: United Auto Workers, UAW, ZF, Systems, DETROIT –, Mercedes, Benz, Union, National Labor Relations, NLRB Locations: Tuscaloosa , Alabama, Alabama, Detroit, Atlanta

☆ How Ace Hardware, America’s neighborhood hardware store for 100 years, is beating its big-box rivals
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-24 | by ( Parija Bhatnagar | Parija Kavilanz | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

A majority of Ace Hardware stores are located in neighborhoods. Courtesy Ace HardwareBarker is owner and operator of five Breed & Co Ace Hardware locations in the Austin, Texas, area. We count on people coming in everyday to buy a gift item from us.”This hybrid hardware-home goods-curio model is setting Ace Hardware stores apart. “They are essentially shareholders, they own the brand and the company,” said Kim Lefko, chief marketing officer of Ace Hardware. It just launched its first Ace-branded food product, a line of BBQ sauces, and a collection of Ace Hardware vintage-inspired clothing.

Persons: New York CNN — Mahin Barker, ”, Sherwin Williams, ” Neil Saunders, Hardware’s, today’s, Michael Brown, It’s, “, Barker, ” Barker, we’ve, ” Brown, “ We’ve, Kim Lefko, Lefko, John Madden, Pat Summerall, Michael Wynn, Vera Bradley, ” Wynn, Wynn Organizations: New, New York CNN, Home Depot, Hardware, Ace Hardware, Globaldata, “, NFL, Acon Investments, Sunshine Locations: New York, West Lake Hills, Austin , Texas, Brook , Illinois, Placer, remodels, Lake Hills, Chicago, Southern Florida, Florida

☆ GM CEO Mary Barra says she has no plans to retire soon as automaker's transformation continues
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-23 | by ( Michael Wayland | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

DETROIT – General Motors CEO and Chair Mary Barra on Thursday said she has no plans to retire any time soon as she tries to ensure the company's transformation is on "a good path." Barra, who is the longest tenured CEO outside of the company's founder, has been asked about retirement for several years. "I'm having a lot of fun, and I want to make sure we have our transformation on a good path," she said during a fireside chat at a Detroit Economic Club meeting. Barra reiterated she serves at the pleasure of the GM board and that she continues to have "fun." Cruise and EVs, along with software-defined vehicles and services, have been among the largest potential growth areas under Barra, who became CEO in January 2014.

Persons: Mary Barra, Barra, I've, Cruise Organizations: Economic, Washington, DETROIT – General, GM, Detroit Locations: Washington , U.S, DETROIT, San Francisco, Barra

☆ Rollback in IRA's EV incentives would benefit China, says GM board member
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-22 | by ( Michael Wayland | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Any significant reduction or a rollback of the Inflation Reduction Act's support for electric vehicles would benefit China, according to General Motors board member Jon McNeill. "I think we risk losing the auto manufacturing share to China. The IRA of 2022 includes incentives for consumers to purchase EVs as well as significant support for carmakers and suppliers to produce all-electric vehicles and their components in North America rather than overseas. The expansion of Chinese automakers has been a growing concern for companies from Detroit to Germany. Global automakers are worried that BYD and other Chinese rivals could flood their markets, undercutting domestic production and vehicle prices.

Persons: Jon McNeill, McNeill, Donald Trump Organizations: General Motors, DVx Ventures, CNBC, Global, Biden Locations: China, North America, Detroit, Germany

☆ GM all-electric Chevy Equinox goes on sale as the latest test for EV production and demand
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-22 | by ( Michael Wayland | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

The Equinox EV is launching with higher-priced models that start at roughly $43,000 to $51,100 (without any incentives). The Equinox EV is arriving to market following the Blazer EV and alongside GM's more than $96,000 Silverado EV RST. Equinox EVAll of that being said, the Equinox EV is an Equinox in name only. Outside of the U.S., the Equinox EV will be sold in Canada, Mexico, the Middle East and some South American markets such as Brazil. GM's 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV (right) next to a gas-powered Chevy Equinox on May 16, 2024 in Detroit.

Persons: Michael Wayland, Mark Reuss, Tesla, Kathleen Murawski, Chevy Bolt, It's, We've, Rory Harvey, we've, Marissa West, West, Paul Waatti, Waatti Organizations: CNBC DETROIT, General Motors, GM, CNBC, Chevy, GMC Hummer EV, Blazer, Global, Silverado EV RST, Silverado, GM North America, Chevrolet, Motors, EV Locations: Detroit, China, U.S, Canada, Mexico, Brazil

☆ Can Republicans Embrace Voting by Mail? Pennsylvania Offers a Test.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-21 | by ( Michael Wines | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

When voters turned out in February to fill a vacant seat in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, the stakes were nothing less than control of the chamber, which Democrats held by a single seat. But as Election Day dawned, a nor’easter dumped several inches of snow, stranding would-be voters at home. Bad luck dogged others: One woman backing Ms. Cabanas skipped the polls after she fell ill and was rushed to the hospital. Ms. Cabanas’s Democratic opponent faced similar hurdles but had one advantage: More than 3,300 of his voters had mailed in their ballots early. Ms. Cabanas could count only 532.

Persons: Candace Cabanas, Cabanas, Cabanas’s Organizations: Republican, Cabanas’s Democratic Locations: Pennsylvania

☆ Trump allied Republicans are changing the GOP's approach to labor, free markets and regulation
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-21 | by ( Eamon Javers | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

WASHINGTON — The first Trump presidency shattered conservative economic ideology on the Republican Party's approach to free markets and tariffs. Source: AmericanCompass.org To be clear, this is not yet the dominant strain of Republican economic thinking in Washington. Cass argues that Republican economic policy has been focused on the wrong goals: lowering prices and increasing consumption. "It was absolutely black letter economic doctrine that the point of economic policy was to consume as much as possible. watch now"Spinning assets in circles creates nothing of value, and in fact creates the opposite of value," Cass said.

Persons: Donald Trump, Brendan Mcdermid, Eamon Javers, WASHINGTON —, Trump, Trump's, Sohrab Ahmari, Ahmari, elitists, Bud Light, Oren Cass, Cass, Michael Wayland, CNBC Cass, –, Biden, Pennsylvania Republican Sen, Pat Toomey Organizations: Reuters, WASHINGTON, Trump, Republican, GOP, Wall Street, Amazon, Starbucks, U.S . Chamber of Commerce, Block, Development Bank, Environmental, American, Bronco, Ford's, Ford's Michigan Assembly, CNBC, Wall, Pennsylvania Republican Locations: Freeland , Michigan, U.S, America, Washington, China, Block, Ford's Michigan, Cass, Pennsylvania

☆ Biden denounces ICC for ‘outrageous’ implication of equivalence between Israel and Hamas
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-20 | by ( Michael Williams | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

The prosecution team is also seeking warrants for Israel’s Defense Minister, Yoav Gallant, along with top Hamas leaders, Khan said. Khan, the ICC prosecutor, batted down criticisms over the tribunal’s efforts to secure the warrants. News that the ICC is seeking warrants for the Israeli leaders sent reverberations of condemnation across the world. Close US allies like Britain said the court’s efforts were “not helpful” in reaching a pause in fighting. Biden administration officials also questioned whether the ICC had the jurisdiction to seek those arrests.

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Morehouse College President David A. Thomas speaks at Northeastern University’s commencement ceremony in Boston on May 5. Danielle Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe/Getty ImagesMorehouse College President David A. Thomas said Thursday he would shut down commencement ceremonies “on the spot” rather than allow police to remove student protesters in zip ties during President Joe Biden’s graduation speech. Biden’s scheduled commencement speech Sunday at one of the nation’s preeminent historically Black colleges comes as school officials around the country have called in law enforcement to clear pro-Palestinian encampments and quell demonstrations in recent weeks. “So, for example, prolonged shouting down of the president as he speaks. I have also made a decision that we will also not ask police to take individuals out of commencement in zip ties.

Persons: David A, Thomas, Danielle Parhizkaran, Joe Biden’s, Biden’s, ” Thomas, ”, Morehouse Organizations: Morehouse, Northeastern, Boston Globe, Getty Images Morehouse College, CNN, White House Locations: Boston, Atlanta, Gaza

☆ Biden to deliver commencement at Morehouse College amid campus division over his presence
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-19 | by ( Michael Williams | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

The commencement at Morehouse, a historically Black, all-male college in Atlanta that counts the Rev. During a Thursday news briefing at the White House, Benjamin said he and the students had a wide-ranging conversation, including on the conflict in the Middle East. “I think what’s gonna be most important are the words that the president articulates,” Benjamin said at the White House. Those cases of campus turmoil prompted Biden, in brief remarks from the White House earlier this month, to denounce some of the actions of campus protesters. And after his Morehouse speech on Sunday, Biden is set to travel to Detroit, where he will address an NAACP dinner.

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☆ ‘SNL’ takes on ‘former President Trump’s’ trial and campaign
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-19 | by ( Michael Wade Sanders | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ Mercedes-Benz workers in Alabama vote against UAW union membership
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Michael Wayland | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

United Auto Workers (UAW) members and supporters on a picket line outside the ZF Chassis Systems plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, US, on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023. Andi Rice | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesMercedes-Benz workers in Alabama have voted against union representation by the United Auto Workers, the National Labor Relations Board said Friday. Union organizing failed with 56% of the vote, or 2,642 workers, casting ballots against the UAW, according to the NLRB, which oversaw the election. More than 90% of the 5,075 eligible Mercedes-Benz workers voted in the election, according to the results. If no objections are filed, the election result will be certified, and the union will have to wait one year to file for a union election for a similar bargaining unit.

Persons: Andi Rice, Shawn Fain, Margaret Mock, Stellantis, Michael Wayland, Stephen Silvia, Southern, Mercedes, Silvia Organizations: United Auto Workers, UAW, ZF, Systems, Bloomberg, Getty, Mercedes, Benz, National Labor Relations Board, Detroit, Union, NLRB, Team, Detroit automakers Ford Motor, General Motors, Volkswagen, Southern Gamble, Workers, Foreign, American University Locations: Tuscaloosa , Alabama, Alabama, Tennessee, Sterling Heights , Michigan, U.S, Washington ,

☆ Dodge and Ram boss Tim Kuniskis, father of the Hellcat, to retire from Stellantis
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Michael Wayland | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Kuniskis will be replaced by Chrysler brand CEO Christine Feuell, who will lead Ram in addition to Chrysler, and Matt McAlear, who will be promoted from Dodge's sales lead to brand CEO and a member of Stellantis' top executive team. DETROIT – Stellantis ' Dodge and Ram brands CEO Tim Kuniskis is retiring after a nearly 32-year career with the automaker and its predecessors, the company announced Friday. I wish him well in his retirement," Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares said in a release. "I am confident that Chris will continue the work of Tim in leading the iconic Ram brand. Matt will bring a fresh perspective, while continuing to draw on the heritage of our iconic Dodge brand and leading the transition of the brand toward a sustainable future."

Persons: Christine Feuell, Ram, Matt McAlear, Dodge, Tim Kuniskis, Tim, Carlos Tavares, Chris, Matt, Sergio Marchionne, Kuniskis, Mark Stewart Organizations: Chrysler, Challenger, Dodge, DETROIT, U.S, Fiat Chrysler, French, PSA Groupe, Goodyear Tire Locations: American, North America, Durango, South America, Asia, Pacific, China

☆ Cohen Holds His Temper in Check During Hours of Cross-Examination
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-16 | by ( Michael Wilson | More About Michael Wilson | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Much has been said about Michael D. Cohen’s composure during his lengthy cross-examination, as if it were a facade that couldn’t be expected to hold much longer. Mr. Cohen, 57, is a central-casting New Yorker, brash and sharp-elbowed. After falling out with Mr. Trump, Mr. Cohen turned his fury on his former boss, once calling him a “Cheeto-dusted cartoon villain” on social media. This week, Mr. Trump’s lawyer, Todd Blanche, has tried to lure that earlier version of the witness into the spotlight, repeatedly goading him about lies he has told. Just minutes before Thursday’s lunch break, Mr. Blanche accused Mr. Cohen once again of an untruth, this time about a call to Mr. Trump’s bodyguard.

Persons: Michael D, ”, Cohen, Donald J, Trump, Trump’s, Todd Blanche, Blanche, Mr

☆ ‘They have crossed a line’: Australian university orders pro-Palestinian protesters to vacate building
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-16 | by ( Hilary Whiteman | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Brisbane, Australia CNN —Pro-Palestinian protesters occupying a building at the University of Melbourne have been told to leave by university officials, who say they’ve “crossed a line” by entering the building and disrupting class for thousands of students. Martin Keep/AFP/Getty ImagesOn the video, protesters said they wouldn’t leave until the university responded to their demands, which include divesting from weapons companies and condemning Israel’s actions in Gaza. The University of Melbourne says student protesters "crossed a line" by occupying the building. Meanwhile, at least seven student protesters at Australian National University (ANU) in Canberra have received letters from the university telling them to leave the site by the end of Friday. In his video message distributed by the University of Melbourne, Wesley called on protesters to “peacefully end the occupation.”“Red lines have been crossed,” he said.

Persons: ”, Michael Wesley, “, Dana Alshaer, Mahmoud Alnaouq, Pip Nicholson, Martin, hadn’t, Alshaer, they’d, Jasmine Duff, for Palestine Victoria, Nick Reich, Wesley Organizations: Australia CNN — Pro, University of Melbourne, “, Arts West, ”, of Melbourne, Victoria Police, Hamas, Getty, Protesters, Deakin University, CNN, for Palestine, Australian National University, ANU, University Locations: Brisbane, Australia, Israel, UniMelb, Palestine, Gaza, Melbourne, Canberra, “

☆ Cohen’s Cross-Examination to Continue as Trump Trial Enters Homestretch
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-16 | by ( Michael Wilson | More About Michael Wilson | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The questioning of Mr. Cohen, who was Donald J. Trump’s former fixer, is the beginning of the end of the trial, which began April 15 and could conclude before Memorial Day weekend. On Tuesday, Mr. Trump’s lawyer Todd Blanche came out swinging, suggesting that Mr. Cohen had referred to him personally on social media with a vulgarity. Mr. Blanche went on to ask about Mr. Cohen’s longtime habit of talking to reporters, his ignoring requests from prosecutors to stop speaking and his vitriol toward Mr. Trump. Mr. Cohen, who puts out podcasts and TikTok videos, has suggested that Mr. Trump belongs in a cage like an “animal” and referred to him as a “Cheeto-dusted cartoon villain.”In court, Mr. Cohen responded calmly and matter-of-factly, avoiding any outbursts or gaffes that could hurt his credibility. Mr. Cohen testified that Mr. Trump directed him to pay $130,000 in hush money to Stormy Daniels, a porn star, to suppress her account of a sexual rendezvous with the former president in a Lake Tahoe, Nev., hotel in 2006.

Persons: Michael D, Cohen, Mr, Donald J, Trump’s, Todd Blanche, Blanche, Trump, ”, Stormy Daniels Locations: Lake Tahoe, Nev

☆ Live Updates: Cross-Examination of Michael Cohen to Continue in Trump Trial
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-16 | by ( Michael Wilson | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +5 min

Mr. Trump faces 34 felony counts of falsifying business records to hide the reimbursement of Mr. Cohen. Mr. Trump, 77, has denied the charges and says he did not have sex with Ms. Daniels. Mr. Blanche grilled Mr. Cohen about social media posts. Their defense of Mr. Trump follows a gag order that bars him from attacking jurors and witnesses like Mr. Cohen. Mr. Trump has already been cited for 10 violations so far and threatened with jail if he continues.

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☆ Biden's EV tariffs may not be enough to stave off the threat of Chinese vehicles in the U.S.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-15 | by ( Michael Wayland | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Win Mcnamee | Getty ImagesDETROIT – President Joe Biden's plan to quadruple tariffs on China-made electric vehicles is unlikely to stave off the threat of more Chinese cars and trucks on U.S. roadways. Automotive and trade experts say the increased tariffs are a near-term protectionism act that may delay, but won't stop, Chinese automakers from coming to the U.S. with EVs. The EV tariffs, including other increases regarding battery materials, were among new tariff rates on $18 billion worth of Chinese imports. The quality and build of vehicles by Chinese automakers have gotten significantly better in recent years, as the Chinese government has subsidized their operations to grow domestic production. GM and others have found it hard to compete against budget and mainstream Chinese vehicles, including EVs.

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