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Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
MAGA influencers fume over DOJ's Epstein memo
Right-wing influencers who have long promoted conspiracy theories about convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein are turning their ire on the Trump administration over a new Department of Justice memo seeking to debunk those theories. The memo released Monday said there was no evidence Epstein kept a 'client list,' nor that he sought to blackmail powerful figures implicated in his crimes. It also confirmed the notorious financier died by suicide, rebutting theories that he was secretly murdered. Many of President Trump's staunchest MAGA backers were not convinced, blasting Attorney General Pam Bondi, FBI Director Kash Patel and FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino for the findings. 'This is the swamp winning. The question is, is Trump's DOJ actually using this to control the deep state, or are they just so overwhelmed by it they are tapping out?' far-right radio host Alex Jones asked in a 10-minute reaction video that included him breaking down into tears. The memo — first reported late Sunday night by Axios — came after Bondi previously said the Epstein client list was on her desk. The White House said Monday she was referring more generally to paperwork about his crimes. That did not stop MAGA influencers from suggesting Trump's DOJ was participating in a cover-up they had previously pinned mostly on Democrats. 'The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command,' wrote Benny Johnson, a popular conservative commentator, quoting George Orwell. 'Please tell this is fake news,' pleaded user Catturd, a pro-Trump X account with millions of followers. Trump ally Laura Loomer demanded Monday that Bondi resign, calling her an 'abomination.' 'The American people and MAGA base will not tolerate being lied to,' the far-right influencer wrote in a Twitter post. 'Pam Bondi is just keeping the tens of thousands of child porn videos for herself,' right-wing podcaster Tim Pool wrote on the social platform X. Billionaire Elon Musk also used Epstein's client list as a cudgel against the president during their public Twitter spat in early June, alleging Trump had ties to the convicted sex offender. He again trolled the president on Monday, posting an image of 'The Official Jeffrey Epstein Pedophile Arrest Counter,' set to '0000.' Press secretary Karoline Leavitt defended the administration's findings during a Monday press briefing. 'This administration wants anyone who has ever committed a crime to be held accountable,' she said. 'They committed to an exhaustive investigation. That's what they did, and they provided the results of that.' The memo follows the February release of government documents on Epstein that Bondi trumpeted as increasing transparency. Those documents, which included flight logs and a redacted address book, did not include any significant revelations. 'We were all told more was coming,' lamented right-wing commentator Jack Posobiec. 'That answers were out there and would be provided. Incredible how utterly mismanaged this Epstein mess has been.' Blogger Mike Cernovich was one of few voices to go directly after the president. 'No one is believing the Epstein coverup, @realDonaldTrump,' he posted. 'This will be part of your legacy. There's still time to change it!' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
07-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Hill
Tesla takes hit as Musk launches third party
The Big Story Tesla's stock tumbled nearly 7 percent Monday after Elon Musk launched a third party and received an icy response from President Trump. © Aaron Favila, Associated Press The tech billionaire announced Saturday he officially formed the America Party, a third party meant to challenge Republicans and Democrats, after weeks of floating the idea amid a feud with the president. Musk launched a page for the America Party on his social platform X after polling his followers about their interest in a third party. 'By a factor of 2 to 1, you want a new political party and you shall have it,' he wrote. 'When it comes to bankrupting our country with waste & graft, we live in a one-party system, not a democracy. Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom.' The move drew a swift rebuke from Trump, who said he was 'saddened to watch Elon Musk go completely 'off the rails,'' suggesting his onetime ally had become a 'TRAIN WRECK over the past five weeks.' 'He even wants to start a Third Political Party, despite the fact that they have never succeeded in the United States – The System seems not designed for them,' Trump wrote in a post Sunday afternoon. 'The one thing Third Parties are good for is the creation of Complete and Total DISRUPTION & CHAOS, and we have enough of that with the Radical Left Democrats, who have lost their confidence and their minds!' he added. The pair reignited their feud last week, as Congress passed Trump's sweeping tax and spending bill. Musk's opposition to the bill sparked a massive public blowout between the two last month, shortly after the Tesla CEO left the White House. The latest tiff between Trump and Musk comes after a tough six months for Tesla, following the tech billionaire's controversial work on the Department of Government Efficiency. Check out the full report at Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter, I'm Julia Shapero — tracking the latest moves from Capitol Hill to Silicon Valley. Did someone forward you this newsletter? Subscribe here. Essential Reads How policy will be impacting the tech sector now and in the future: What to know about Elon Musk's 'America Party' Tech billionaire Elon Musk has set out on the unlikely task of forming his own political party, which he has dubbed the 'America Party,' amid his frayed relationship with President Trump and the GOP. 'When it comes to bankrupting our country with waste & graft, we live in a one-party system, not a democracy,' Musk wrote Saturday on the social platform X, which he owns. 'Today, the America Party … Musk tweaks Trump with Jeffrey Epstein post Tech billionaire Elon Musk trolled President Trump early Monday with a post knocking the administration for making no arrests related to the Jeffrey Epstein case. Musk, Trump's former ally-turned-foe, posted an image to his social platform X of 'The Official Jeffrey Epstein Pedophile Arrest Counter,' set to '0000.' 'What's the time? Oh look, it's no-one-has-been-arrested-o'clock again …,' Musk captioned the photo. … Anthropic proposes transparency framework for frontier AI models The artificial intelligence (AI) startup Anthropic laid out a 'targeted' framework on Monday, proposing a series of transparency rules for the development of frontier AI models. The framework seeks to establish 'clear disclosure requirements for safety practices' while remaining 'lightweight and flexible,' the company underscored in a news release. 'AI is advancing rapidly,' it wrote. 'While industry, … Blackout risks rising as AI, reindustrialization push strain grid The Trump administration warned Monday that the risk of blackouts could be 100 times greater by the end of the decade, as the race to develop artificial intelligence (AI) and the push to reshore manufacturing strain the electrical grid. In a new report, the Department of Energy noted that 104 gigawatts of power capacity are set to be retired by 2030. Even if the U.S. brings online 209 gigawatts within the … The Refresh News we've flagged from the intersection of tech and other topics: Crypto Corner Stand with Crypto leads push to pass CLARITY Act Welcome to Crypto Corner, a daily feature focused on digital currency and its outlook in Washington. Stand with Crypto, a crypto advocacy group, is leading the charge to pass legislation delineating regulatory rules of the road for the industry. The nonprofit, which was launched with funding from the crypto exchange Coinbase in 2023, delivered letters to House lawmakers Monday urging them to support the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. 'We are approaching a pivotal crossroads,' Stand with Crypto wrote in the letter, signed by 65 crypto organizations. 'There are already signs of U.S. crypto leadership slipping,' they added. 'We cannot afford to let inaction and uncertainty jeopardize our ability to secure America's economic future.' 'Above all else the U.S. crypto industry needs market structure — which ensures there are clear rules of the road and provides the regulatory clarity that developers, users, and advocates need to continue innovating,' they said. The legislation, also known as the CLARITY Act, seeks to divvy up oversight of the crypto industry between two financial regulations — the Securities and Exchange Commission and Commodity Futures Trading Commission. It advanced out of both the House Financial Services Committee and House Agriculture Committee in early June. The House is poised to take up the CLARITY Act alongside the Senate's GENIUS Act and an anti-central bank digital currency (CBDC) bill next week, in what leadership is calling 'crypto week.' The Senate passed the GENIUS Act, which aims to establish a regulatory framework for stablecoins, last month. In Other News Branch out with other reads on The Hill: Bessent says DOGE principles 'popular,' Musk 'was not' Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday that the principles of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) were 'popular,' but also said tech billionaire Elon Musk, formerly the leader of DOGE, 'was not.' 'He announced this weekend that he is starting a new political party,' CNN's Dana Bash said of Musk on 'State of the Union.' 'Does that worry the Trump administration?' 'Look, the principles of DOGE were very popular. … What Others are Reading Two key stories on The Hill right now: Fatal floods in Texas draw howls from Dems over Trump cuts The weekend's fatal floods in Texas have sparked immediate clashes in Congress over the federal government's role in preventing, or at least … Read more When will key aspects of Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' take effect? President Trump signed his sweeping tax cut and spending package known as the 'big, beautiful bill' into law during a Fourth of July celebration … Read more What Others are Reading Opinions related to tech submitted to The Hill: You're all caught up. See you tomorrow!
CairoScene
19-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
IFPI ‘25 Global Music Report: MENA Has Fastest Growing Music Market
A rapidly expanding market, a surge in streaming, and a new wave of regional stars. Mar 19, 2025 The Middle East & North Africa (MENA) is officially the fastest-growing music market in the world, with revenues soaring by 22.8% in 2024, according to IFPI's latest Global Music Report. This marks the second time in three years that MENA has led global growth, highlighting the region's increasing influence on the international music landscape. Streaming continues to fuel this rise, accounting for 99.5% of total industry revenues. Subscription-based platforms like Spotify and YouTube have seen significant growth, while local giant Anghami remains a key player in shaping the region's listening habits. 'It is exciting to see MENA become the fastest growing region in the world for recorded music for the second time in three years' said IFPI's MENA Regional Director Rawan Al-Dabbas, 'The music market in MENA continues to evolve in exciting ways, all underpinned by the work and investment of record companies.? The report also underscores the dominance of regional artists. Amr Diab, Ayed, and Tamer Ashour led The Official MENA Chart, with tracks that defined the year. Tamer Ashour's 'Haygeley Mwgoa3' held the #1 spot for 13 weeks, while Ayed's 'Lammah' spent 12 consecutive weeks at the top. Meanwhile, Amr Diab continued his reign with 11 songs in the year's Top 20, reaffirming his position as a regional icon. MENA's music industry outpaced global growth trends, surpassing Latin America (+22.5%) and Sub-Saharan Africa (+22.6%). While North America, Europe, and Asia posted more modest gains, MENA's rapid acceleration signals a shifting power dynamic, with local markets playing a bigger role in shaping the future of global music consumption. For the full report head to
