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AdvertisementPresident-elect Donald Trump has started making picks for key cabinet positions and other White House jobs. He started by naming Susie Wiles his chief of staff, making her the first woman to hold the role. Here's a running list of those Trump has tapped for his administration. Now that President-elect Donald Trump has secured another four years in the White House, he's beginning to staff his administration. AdvertisementHere's a running list of Trump's staff picks, who will determine everything from his daily schedule to the ins and outs of finance, defense, and education.

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☆ DOJ asks judge to force Google to sell Chrome as remedy in landmark antitrust case
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-21 | by ( Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

On Wednesday, DOJ officials in the antitrust division filed their proposal for remedies in the case. The DOJ wants Judge Mehta to force Google to sell its Chrome browser. Officials from the Department of Justice, in a Wednesday filing, urged District Judge Amit Mehta to force Google to sell its Chrome browser. AdvertisementMehta will consider the DOJ's proposal before he makes a final ruling regarding remedies in this case. "But if Google is able to control the company that buys Chrome, the impact of selling the business would be minimal.

Persons: Amit Mehta, Judge Mehta, Mehta, Lee, Anne Mulholland, Eric Chaffee, it's, Peter Cohan, Neil Chilson, Chilson, Joe Biden's, Donald Trump, Trump, Biden, Cohan, Chafee Organizations: Google, DOJ, Department of Justice, Apple, Business, Bloomberg, Case Western Reserve University, Babson College, FTC, Chrome, Case

☆ Bluesky's 'acceleration is tremendous' as users flock to the new 'old Twitter'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Many new Bluesky users are praising the feeling on the site as being similar to "old Twitter." This week, the app shot to the top of Apple's App Store and Google's Play Store, and a Bluesky spokesperson told Business Insider it hit 18.3 million registered users. Advertisement"Consumers, time and time again, show us that they will put a brand in jeopardy if the leadership is associated with ideology the consumers don't care for," Lind told Business Insider. A spokesperson for Bluesky told Business Insider that the platform aims to give users more choice and offer creators independence from being locked into specific platforms. A few weeks ago, Bluesky had less than 1 million daily users in the US, "so the acceleration is tremendous," said David Carr, an editor at Similarweb.

Persons: Bluesky, Elon Musk's, Jonathan Bellack, Mark Cuban, he'd, That's, Stephen Lind, Lind, We've, Jack Dorsey, Twitter, Dorsey, David Carr Organizations: Social, Business, Applied Social Media, Cuban, Meta, USC Marshall School of Business, Bluesky, Twitter Locations: Similarweb

☆ DOJ antitrust officials reportedly pushing for Google to sell off Chrome browser
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-18 | by ( Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

AdvertisementA federal judge ruled in August that Google violated antitrust law to keep a monopoly on search. DOJ officials reportedly plan to ask a judge to force Google to sell Chrome. Officials from the DOJ are reportedly planning to ask a judge to force Google to sell its Chrome browser. Business Insider previously reported Google's total search revenue was $279.8 billion in 2022. Representatives for the Department of Justice did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider.

Persons: Amit Mehta, Lee, Anne Mulholland, Peter Cohan Organizations: Google, Justice, DOJ, Chrome, Bloomberg, Prosecutors, Department of Justice, Business, Google Services, Babson College

☆ Jon Stewart dismisses the idea that Democrats need their own Joe Rogan: 'It's all these people that have never really listened to him'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-17 | by ( Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementIn a podcast appearance, Jon Stewart dismissed the idea that Democrats need their own Joe Rogan. Rogan, Stewart said, talks to everyone with curiosity, which Stewart suggested Dems need more of. Jon Stewart seems to think the idea that Democrats need their own Joe Rogan-type media personality to balance the podcast giant's support for President-elect Donald Trump is laughable. In a Thursday appearance on his "The Weekly Show" podcast, Stewart chuckled at a listener's question — relayed to him by his producer, Brittany Mehmedovic — about who the democrat version of Joe Rogan could be. Advertisement"I think that's oversimplifying Joe Rogan," Stewart said.

Persons: Jon Stewart, Joe Rogan, Rogan, Stewart, Donald Trump, Stewart chuckled, —, Brittany Mehmedovic —, Vermont Sen, Bernie Sanders, he'd, Joe Biden, Trump, Matt Walsh, Ben Shapiro, Bernie, Sen, Sanders, CNN's Organizations: Vermont, Trump, Union, Democratic

☆ The US-China tech race is moving from chips to the raw materials they're made of
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( Huileng Tan | Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

In the race against the US for global tech supremacy, China has the upper hand in at least one critical area: rare earths. AdvertisementFor more than a year, Beijing has slowly been tightening its grip on critical minerals and rare earths. Now, there are fears that China could tighten the global rare earths supply chain even more. China's rare earth dominanceChina has long dominated the rare earths market due to supply, low labor costs, and lax environmental standards. In 2022, the US Department of Defense awarded $45 million to MP Materials for rare earth oxide processing, and in 2023, it awarded over $288 million to Lynas USA to set up commercial-scale rare earth oxide production facilities.

Persons: Deng Xiaoping, —, Rick Waters, Donald Trump's, Louise Loo, Zongyuan Zoe Liu, Chris Tang, Nick Vyas, USC Marshall's Randall R, Vyas, he's Organizations: European Union, World Trade Organization, US Department of Defense, Materials, US, White, Nvidia, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, Oxford Economics, Greater China, Council, Foreign Relations, Soviet, Bloomberg, AMD, USC, Kendrick, Supply Chain Institute, Bureau of Industry, Security Locations: China, US, Beijing, Japan, USA, Eurasia, Washington, Taiwan, Greater, Soviet Union, North Korea, North Vietnam

☆ Nearly 216,000 job seekers had their personal data left unsecured on a tech recruiter's database, a security researcher says
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Lloyd Lee | Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

It's unclear if any unauthorized parties accessed the exposed data. AdvertisementFowler on Monday published his security report indicating that Alltech left its database of job candidate information unsecured without a password. That left the personal identifying information of about 216,000 tech job candidates exposed. It's unclear why Alltech collected job seekers' Social Security or passport information. Fowler said job candidates should be "skeptical" of recruiters who ask for personal information as a condition of applying for a job.

Persons: —, Jeremiah Fowler, Fowler, Alltech, hasn't, Justin Miller, Miller Organizations: Service, Security, Alltech Consulting, Business, LinkedIn, Secret Service, University of Tulsa, Social, lloydlee Locations: New Jersey

☆ Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz says Brian Niccol's back-to-basics plan will fix slumping sales at the coffee giant
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Starbucks' ex-CEO, Howard Schultz, told Fortune he trusts successor Brian Niccol to revitalize the company. But the recent rollout of his new back-to-basics strategy has earned the support of one man who knows something about steering the beloved coffeehouse brand to success: Howard Schultz. He first became Starbucks' CEO in 1986 before leaving in 2000. AdvertisementThough Schultz has twice before left and then returned as CEO of Starbucks, he told Fortune there's no chance he'll reprise his role again. Representatives for Starbucks and the Schultz Family Foundation, of which Howard Schultz is a cofounder, did not immediately respond to requests for comment from Business Insider.

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Here's what needs to go right for Intel, the only US-based manufacturer of powerful chips. AdvertisementUS policymakers are still betting that Intel is the nation's best shot at manufacturing chips. Intel needs to balance the booksIntel plans to spin out its semiconductor manufacturing business into an independent subsidiary called Intel Foundry, separating the manufacturing process from its chip-design business. Not everyone is convinced that government intervention will help Intel get back on track in chip manufacturing. The report said they also discussed a potential merger between the company's chip design business and a competitor like AMD or Marvell.

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☆ A residential cruise ship has a 4-year, round-the-world voyage to 'escape' politics
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-09 | by ( Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A residential cruise line offers a four-year voyage for passengers seeking an extra-long vacation. The Odyssey set sail in September after delays left it docked in Belfast for months. The residential cruise line on Thursday announced new "Skip Forward" packages for passengers to set sail aboard the Villa Vie Odyssey for as long as four years. The Odyssey first set sail in September after being docked in Belfast, Ireland, for four months due to delays. Other passengers aboard the ship have said they are "very impressed" with the vessel despite the setbacks.

Persons: —, Donald Trump Organizations: Service, Residences, Business Locations: Belfast, United States, Canada, Ireland

Unionized Boeing workers on Monday voted to accept a contract proposal, ending a seven-week strike. AdvertisementBoeing union workers approved a labor contract proposal on Monday that will increase pay by 38% over four years and end a seven-week strike. This was after Boeing union leaders endorsed the offer on Thursday. The first was when over 30,000 union workers voted to strike after being displeased with the 25% pay increase they were originally offered. The company's second offer with a 30% pay increase was withdrawn after talks broke down.

Persons: —, Jon Holden, Brandon Bryant, Boeing machinists, Brian Bryant, Kelly Ortberg, Ortberg Organizations: Bank of America, Boeing, Service, International Association of Machinists, Aerospace Workers, IAM, BI Locations: Seattle

☆ Nvidia to replace Intel in Dow Jones Industrial Average
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-02 | by ( Lloyd Lee | Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Nvidia is replacing Intel in the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P Dow Jones Indices said Friday. AdvertisementNvidia is joining the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the S&P Dow Jones Indices said on Friday, replacing its rival Intel, which held the position for 25 years. AdvertisementThe Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) will also replace Dow Inc. (DOW) in the index. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, or DJIA, is made up of 30 blue-chip companies, from Amazon to Walt Disney Co., and is often used as a benchmark for the broader US economy. Now, with its entrance into the DJIA, it only underlines the mainstream acceptance of Nvidia as a market leader.

Persons: Dow, —, Sherwin, missteps, Pat Gelsinger, Jensen Huang, Jensen, Dan Ives, JPMorgan Chase, Johnson, Goldman Sachs Organizations: Nvidia, Intel, Dow Jones, Service, Williams Company, Dow Inc, DOW, Walt Disney Co, Amazon Web Services, Corporate Finance Institute, Microsoft, Walmart, JPMorgan, UnitedHealth, Procter, Gamble Company, Cola Company, Chevron Corporation, Merck, Co, Cisco Systems, McDonald's Corporation, Business Machines Corporation, IBM, American Express Company, Caterpillar, Verizon Communications, Walt Disney Company, Goldman, Honeywell International, Nike, Boeing Company, Intel Corporation, 3M Company, Travelers Companies, Dow Locations: Amazon, Silicon Valley, Susquehanna

☆ Why Nvidia replacing Intel in the Dow Jones Industrial Average matters
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-02 | by ( Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Nvidia stock will replace Intel in the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P Dow Jones Indices said Friday. AdvertisementNvidia will replace Intel in the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P Dow Jones Indices said in a statement on Friday, in a move that underscores the growing lead the chipmaker has over other tech titans in the AI race. Nvidia is up nearly 3% in after-hours trading, while Intel is down nearly 2%Representatives for Intel and Nvidia declined to comment when reached by Business Insider. The analysis is in the statement from the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The question for Intel right now is, can they regain relevance?

Persons: Dow, Emma Cosgrove, — Organizations: Intel, Dow Jones, titans, Business, Service, Nvidia, Dow Jones Indices, Big Tech, Facebook, Apple

☆ Nvidia to edge out Intel in Dow Jones Industrial Average
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-01 | by ( Lloyd Lee | Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Nvidia is replacing Intel in the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P Dow Jones Indices said Friday. AdvertisementNvidia is joining the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the S&P Dow Jones Indices said on Friday, replacing its rival Intel, which held the position for 25 years. AdvertisementThe Dow Jones Industrial Average, or DJIA, is made up of 30 blue-chip companies, from Amazon to Walt Disney Co., and is often used as a benchmark for the broader US economy. Since 1999, Intel has held its position on the DJIA to reflect the state of the larger semiconductor industry. AdvertisementNow, with its entrance into the DJIA, it only underlines the mainstream acceptance of Nvidia as a market leader.

Persons: Dow, —, missteps, Pat Gelsinger, Jensen Huang, Jensen, Dan Ives Organizations: Nvidia, Intel, Dow Jones, Service, Walt Disney Co, Amazon Web Services, Corporate Finance Institute Locations: Amazon, Silicon Valley, Susquehanna

☆ Meet the VP who works year-round to make one of the country's most controversial Halloween candies
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Matt Escalante is the new VP of Brach's seasonal division, best known for its candy corn. The company knows its top treat is controversial — but it dominates a nearly $90 million market. AdvertisementIf you've eaten candy corn sometime in the last century, there's a good chance it came from Brach's. The confection giant is best known for cornering the candy corn market, churning out 28 million pounds of the candle-like candy each year and raking in $75 million of an $88.5 million candy corn market in 2022, according to data from the consumer research firm Circana. And while the candy corn market stays booming, the product itself — with its waxy texture, neon coloring, and saccharine aftertaste — is notoriously polarizing.

Persons: Matt Escalante, Escalante, —, Brach's, Laffy Organizations: Service, Business, Twitter, Ferrara Candy Company, Street Journal Locations: Brach's, Escalante, Ferrara

☆ RFK Jr. to remain on the ballot in 2 swing states despite attempts to get himself removed, Supreme Court rules
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

The Supreme Court on Tuesday denied his two last-ditch requests in Michigan and Wisconsin. AdvertisementIt's official: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will remain on the ballot in Wisconsin and Michigan. The Supreme Court on Tuesday denied two last-minute requests from Kennedy's lawyers filed this month in an effort to remove his name from the ballot in the crucial swing states. AdvertisementThe Supreme Court Justices did not issue any explanation for their ruling, as is typical for emergency decisions such as this. Representatives for Kennedy Jr. and the Supreme Court did not immediately respond to requests for comment from Business Insider.

Persons: Trump, —, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, Donald Trump's, Kennedy, Neil Gorsuch Organizations: RFK Jr, Service, Business, Trump, Madison, Garden Locations: Michigan, Wisconsin, Arizona , Nevada , North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Florida , Ohio, Texas

☆ Elon Musk took the stage at a Trump rally to talk about taxes and the 'Department of Government Efficiency'
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-28 | by ( Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | Cheryl Teh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Elon Musk briefly spoke at a campaign rally for Donald Trump in New York on Sunday. Musk said he'd save the US $2 trillion through a department of government efficiency. AdvertisementAt a campaign rally for former President Donald Trump in New York on Sunday, Elon Musk said he'd save the United States $2 trillion through a department of government efficiency. "I think we can do at least $2 trillion," Musk replied. Musk and representatives for the Trump campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Persons: Elon Musk, Donald Trump, Musk, —, Howard Lutnick, Cantor Fitzgerald, Lutnick, Tesla, Harris, Trump, he'd, Musk's, Kamala Harris Organizations: Service, Sunday, SpaceX, Biden, Department of Government Efficiency, Trump, Social Security, Small, Budget, Street, Trump Musk, America PAC, The New York Times, Siena College Locations: New York, United States, Pennsylvania, Trump's

☆ Elon Musk says at a New York Trump rally that he could save the country $2 trillion through a department of efficiency
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-28 | by ( Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Elon Musk on Sunday briefly spoke at a campaign rally for Donald Trump in New York. In his speech, Musk said he'd save the US $2 trillion through a department of government efficiency. Musk and Trump have both suggested that Musk could be a member of Trump's cabinet if he's reelected. "I think we can do at least $2 trillion," Musk replied, receiving cheers from the crowd. Musk and representatives for the Trump campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider.

Persons: Elon Musk, Donald Trump, Musk, he's, —, Elon, Tesla, he'd, Howard Lutnick, Cantor Fitzgerald, Lutnick, Harris, Trump Organizations: Trump, Service, SpaceX, Biden, Department of Government Efficiency, Business Locations: New York, United States, United States of America, Trump's

☆ NASA chief and Democratic lawmakers urge investigation into reports of Musk-Putin conversations
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-27 | by ( Erin Snodgrass | Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

The Wall Street Journal reported that Elon Musk and Vladimir Putin have shared secret calls since 2022. A former DoD analyst said that a relationship like this could pose national security concerns. Because of his work with the federal government via SpaceX, Musk holds a security clearance that gives him access to some classified information. "The security clearance adjudication process looks at several factors, and undue foreign influence is just one of those factors," Stransky, now a partner at Thompson Hine law firm, said. The existence of an ongoing Musk-Putin relationship would be further complicated by the billionaire tech leader's recent foray into US politics.

Persons: Elon Musk, Vladimir Putin, —, Bill Nelson, Musk, Putin, Nelson, Semafor, Adam Smith, aren't, Sen, Jeanne Shaheen, Smith, Shaheen, Dmitry Peskov, Steven Stransky, Thompson, Stansky, Robert English, Xi, Trump, he's, Tesla Organizations: Street Journal, Washington, Service, Democratic, SpaceX, Business, NASA, Department of Defense, House Armed Services Committee, Politico, Defense Department, New, New Hampshire Democrat, Senate Foreign Relations, Senate Armed Services Committee, DoD, National Reconnaissance Office, astronautics, Pentagon, Department of Homeland Security, National Security Council, Central, University of Southern, Trump Locations: New Hampshire, University of Southern California, Taiwan

☆ Israel's military says it is hitting Iran with retaliatory strikes
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-26 | by ( Jake Epstein | Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The Israeli military says it is carrying out "precise strikes" on Iranian military targets. The strikes are long-anticipated retaliation for an Iranian missile barrage earlier this month. AdvertisementThe Israeli military said Friday night (Saturday morning local time) that it is carrying out "precise strikes" on military targets in Iran, executing a long-awaited retaliation for an Iranian missile barrage earlier this month. "In response to months of continuous attacks from the regime in Iran against the State of Israel—right now the Israel Defense Forces is conducting precise strikes on military targets in Iran," IDF spokesperson Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said. The October 1 attack followed an April barrage, during which Iran fired more than 300 missiles and drones at Israel.

Persons: —, Israel —, Daniel Hagari, Hagari, LTG Herzi, Camp Rabin, HChm7XdTds, Ismail Haniyeh, Israel, Hassan Nasrallah Organizations: Service, State, Israel Defense Forces, General Staff, Israeli Air Force, Pentagon, US Central Command, Business Insider Locations: Iranian, Iran, Israel, State, Tomer, Tehran, Beirut

☆ Mark Cuban says the election is now a battle between Kamala Harris and Elon Musk, not Donald Trump
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-22 | by ( Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Mark Cuban on CNBC said the presidential campaign is now a fight between Kamala Harris and Elon Musk. Cuban said the outcome of the election hinges on voter turnout, which Musk has made a priority. AdvertisementBillionaire businessman Mark Cuban on Monday said the presidential campaign has become a battle between Vice President Kamala Harris and Tesla CEO Elon Musk rather than Donald Trump. "And the crazy thing is, it's the Harris campaign versus Elon — not even versus Trump." AdvertisementThe Harris campaign and representatives for Musk did not immediately respond to requests for comment from Business Insider.

Persons: Mark Cuban, Kamala Harris, Elon Musk, Musk, —, Donald Trump, Harris, Elon —, Elon, Brian Hughes, David Sacks, Trump, Matthew Alvarez, Tucker, Musk hasn't Organizations: CNBC, Service, Trump, Elon, Musk's America PAC, Business, Cuban, Rutan Locations: Cuban

AdvertisementElon Musk's latest gambit to help elect former President Donald Trump may be illegal, some election law experts say. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 20, 2024In this instance, the problem may be that giveaway participants are required to be registered voters. According to the America PAC website, the giveaway program is "exclusively open to registered voters in Pennsylvania, Georgia, Nevada, Arizona, Michigan, Wisconsin and North Carolina. Other election law experts also said that Musk is either barely toeing the line or has outright broken the law. Rick Hasen, an election law professor at the University of California, Los Angeles, wrote on his blog that the giveaway constitutes "clearly illegal vote buying."

Persons: Elon Musk, —, Elon, Donald Trump, It's, Musk, Richard Briffault, Briffault, he's, Rick Hasen, Hasen, Matthew Alvarez, Tucker, Alvarez, Trump, We're, Josh Shapiro, Shapiro, Tim Walz Organizations: Service, America, Trump, America PAC, Department, Justice Department, Columbia Law School, Department of Justice, University of California, Rutan, DOJ, Musk's America PAC, Pennsylvania, Business, Gov Locations: Harrisburg , Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania , Georgia, Nevada , Arizona , Michigan, Wisconsin, North Carolina, Los Angeles

☆ Chelsea Manning avoids Google and Microsoft — and says she prefers Apple products for cybersecurity
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-16 | by ( Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

She and Nym CEO Harry Halpin said they avoid Google and Microsoft products over security concerns. In her consulting role, she assesses clients' data privacy practices and makes recommendations to improve their security. Advertisement"I'm not saying that you have to go out and buy an iPhone or Apple products — I have no investment in Apple," Manning told BI. Halpin is a cryptographer and former senior research scientist at MIT, who said he also avoids Microsoft and Google products because of his concerns about keeping his data secure. Related storiesMicrosoft, Google, and Apple representatives did not respond to requests for comment from Business Insider about this story.

Persons: Chelsea Manning, Harry Halpin, —, Chelsea Manning —, Manning, Obama, doesn't, Nym's, Halpin, Chris Hauk, Dinesh Besiahgari, Besiahgari, it's, " Halpin Organizations: Google, Microsoft, Service, Army, Apple, MIT, Business, Trust, Security, Amazon Web Services

☆ Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz each donated $2.5 million to a pro-Donald Trump super PAC
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-16 | by ( Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

New FEC filings reveal the pro-Trump super PAC "Right for America" attracted major donors. Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz each donated $2.5 million to the super PAC, the filings show. According to the Federal Election Commission documents, Andreessen and Horowitz each donated $2.5 million to the "Right for America" PAC. Andreessen and Horowitz announced their support for Trump in July during an episode of the "The Ben & Marc Show" podcast. Representatives for Andreessen Horowitz and the Right for America PAC did not immediately respond to requests for comment from Business Insider.

Persons: Marc Andreessen, Ben Horowitz, —, Andreessen, Horowitz, Donald J, Trump, Ben, Marc, Kamala Harris, Harris, Donald Trump, Elon Musk, Musk, Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Isaac Perlmutter, Laura, Marc Rowan, Andreessen Horowitz Organizations: Trump, Marvel Entertainment, Apollo Global Management, Service, Federal, America, PAC, Google, Little Tech, Trump PAC, Democratic, Republican, Tesla, America PAC, for America PAC, Business Locations: America

The company has faced mechanical problems, lawsuits, a leadership shake-up, and layoffs. Here's a breakdown of how Boeing's year has gone from bad to worse. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Here's a breakdown of how Boeing's year went from bad to worse.

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