Category: Elections

Ron DeSantis Usually Avoids the Press. For Murdoch, He’ll Make an Exception.

The New York Times – Business:
The Florida governor granted a rare interview to The Times of London, one of several Murdoch media properties he’s spoken with as he prepares a possible presidential bid.
Fox Leaders Wanted to Break From Trump but Struggled to Make It Happen

The New York Times – Business:
Executives and top hosts found themselves in a bind after Donald Trump began pushing unfounded claims about election fraud, court filings show.
Two Evangelical Leaders, Jim Wallis and Kyle Meyaard-Schaap, on ‘Radical Faith,’ Climate Change and More

The New York Times – Business:
With a focus on issues normally considered progressive, the Revs. Jim Wallis and Kyle Meyaard-Schaap hope to expand the evangelical political imagination.
Biden Makes His Business Case in the State of the Union Address

The New York Times – Business:
The president took credit for strong job growth and his legislative agenda that’s boosted investment in infrastructure and clean energy projects.
China Returns to Davos With Clear Message: We’re Open for Business

The New York Times – Business:
Emerging from coronavirus lockdown to a world changed by the war in Ukraine, China sought to convey reassurance about its economic health.
The Costuming of George Santos

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Throughout history, clothes have maketh the con man.
Kevin McCarthy’s Business Ties Complicate His Rise to Power

The New York Times – Business:
To land the House speaker position, the California Republican will have to win over opponents who question his ties to Silicon Valley and his commitment to right wing causes.
Advice From Pelosi’s Daughter: ‘Every Woman Needs a Paul Pelosi’

The New York Times – Movies:
Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband, a multimillionaire venture capitalist recovering from a brutal attack, has long taken care of the couple’s “business of living,’’ including shopping for the speaker’s clothes.
Musk Lifted Bans for Thousands on Twitter. Here’s What They’re Tweeting.

The New York Times – Business:
Many reinstated users are tweeting about topics that got them barred in the first place: Covid-19 skepticism, election denialism and QAnon.
John Fetterman’s TikTok Whisperer

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Fresh off a frantic election cycle, the former Fetterman campaign social media producer — and dedicated Swiftie — takes time to shake it off.
FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s “House of Cards” Teeters

The New York Times – Business:
Now under arrest, the fallen crypto mogul faces a barrage of charges, including defrauding investors out of billions.
Inside the Face-Off Between Russia and a Small Internet Access Firm

The New York Times – Business:
The cat-and-mouse experience of Proton, a Swiss company, shows what it’s like to be targeted by Russian censors — and what it takes to fight back.