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20-05-2025
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CNBC Media Alert: Elon Musk to Sit Down with CNBC's David Faber Live on CNBC Today at 2PM ET
WHEN: Today, Tuesday, May 20, 2025 WHERE: CNBC's "Power Lunch" CNBC's David Faber will speak with Elon Musk, Tesla CEO, SpaceX CEO, xAI CEO & X Owner, on "Power Lunch" (M-F, 2PM-3PM ET) today, Tuesday, May 20 at 2PM ET from Tesla's headquarters. The interview will include an exclusive look at Tesla's advancements in autonomous driving, robotics, and more live from Austin, TX. Transcript to follow the interview. For more information contact: Jennifer Dauble CNBC t: 201.735.4721 m: 201.615.2787 e: Stephanie Hirlemann CNBC m: 201.397.2838 e:
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15-05-2025
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RFK Jr. is making Republicans anxious again: From the Politics Desk
Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk, an evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team's latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. In today's edition, Allan Smith got his hands on some new polling that shows why some Republicans are starting to fret about Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s political impact. Plus, Andrea Mitchell looks at how President Donald Trump has already reshaped foreign policy at the outset of his trip abroad. Sign up to receive this newsletter in your inbox every weekday here. — Adam Wollner Have a question for the NBC News Politics Desk about Trump's foreign trip, the fate of his legislative agenda on Capitol Hill or this year's elections? Send your questions to politicsnewsletter@ and we may answer them in a future edition of the newsletter. During the 2024 campaign, Donald Trump said he would allow Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to 'go wild' on health, food and medicine. But now, three months into Kennedy's tenure as health and human services secretary, some Republicans want Trump to rein him and his 'Make America Healthy Again' agenda in. They're concerned Kennedy's efforts could hurt them in the midterm elections by raising costs for farmers and consumers as voters say prices remain their top concern. Here's how one Republican strategist working on 2026 races put it: 'It's time to start to give RFK some handcuffs.' MAGA split: There's a divide between conservatives excited about Trump's deregulatory and tax-cut agenda versus a new right that favors protectionism, tax increases on the rich and price limits on prescription drugs, which Trump unveiled Monday in an executive order. Kennedy's mission is at the forefront of this split. The Cabinet secretary — who declared 'sugar is poison' — has launched a war against the food industry, moving to phase out synthetic food dyes and artificial food additives and prevent food stamps from being used on soda and candy. As part of his 'MAHA commission' to investigate chronic disease, he pledged to probe any connection with processed foods or pesticides. And Kennedy has gone on a nationwide tour to promote state legislation he sees as critical in getting food companies to negotiate with him. Concern on Capitol Hill: Some Republican lawmakers on Wednesday expressed concern with Kennedy's efforts at a House hearing. Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tenn., pushed back against banning synthetic dyes, saying they have 'been deemed safe for many years,' to which Kennedy responded 'good science' has linked them to neurological injury and cancer. At the same hearing, Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, a former dentist, questioned Kennedy's anti-fluoride push. New poll: An internal poll conducted last month by the Tyson Group, a GOP-aligned data firm, and Plymouth Union Public Research of 813 likely Republican primary voters found nearly 60% would be less likely to support a candidate for governor or state legislator if they 'sided with RFK jr. on food regulation, knowing it could undermine' Trump 'and make food more expensive.' But the survey also showed some of Kennedy's and MAHA's strengths with Republicans. Notably, more than 40% of likely Republican primary voters said siding with RFK Jr. even at Trump's expense would make them more likely to vote for a candidate. An Economist/YouGov poll last month found that 42% of U.S. adults view Kennedy favorably — virtually in-line with Trump and higher than Vice President JD Vance and fellow Cabinet secretaries Scott Bessent, Howard Lutnick and Kristi Noem. Read more from Allan → More on RFK Jr.: During his appearance before a House committee, Kennedy sidestepped a question about vaccines and whether he would choose to vaccinate his children today against a number of diseases, saying, 'I don't think people should be taking medical advice from me.' Read the full story from Berkeley Lovelace Jr. and Megan Lebowitz. President Donald Trump's tour of the Persian Gulf this week has proved to be more consequential in reshaping the region's U.S. foreign policy than anyone could have imagined. When Trump made Saudi Arabia the first stop on his first official foreign trip of his second term, it was thought that he would also visit Israel, as he did in his first term. But Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's opposition to Trump's willingness to hold direct talks with Iran — and Israel's determination to oppose a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip — are at cross-purposes with the president's evolving vision for the region. The visit also produced a commitment for hundreds of billions of dollars of business investment by the Saudis in the U.S. And the trip came against the backdrop of Trump family's ongoing real estate, crypto and golf business ventures in the region. What is more surprising this week is Trump's lifting of sanctions on Syria and meeting with Ahmed al-Sharaa, the new leader of the post-Bashar al-Assad Assad regime. The Biden administration, ever cautious, waited until European diplomats had flocked to Damascus before sending a mid-level diplomat to meet with al-Sharaa, a former leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, which is linked to both the Islamic State and Al Qaeda. But Trump was pressed by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the Saudi de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, to bolster the fledgling Syrian regime, whose country has come under repeated military attack from Israel and internal domestic factions. As Trump said, 'Oh, what I do for the crown prince.' His lavish arrival in Riyadh — greeted by the crown prince and his limousine escorted by American flag-carrying riders on Arabian horses — was a far cry from the muted reception for then-President Joe Biden in 2022. But Biden had told me during a Democratic presidential primary debate in 2019 he would make Saudi Arabia a 'pariah' state over the killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi. In contrast, when the CIA concluded that Khashoggi's death was most likely ordered by the crown prince, Trump repeatedly questioned the intelligence and suggested we might never really know the truth. This week, Trump has shown both a proclivity for royal welcomes and an ability to pivot toward unexpected diplomatic initiatives with a foreign policy that's both high-wire and deeply personal. Related read:The Trump franchise is expanding in the Middle East — and so are ethical concerns, by Katherine Doyle💲 Jet price tag: Converting a Qatari-owned 747 jet into a new Air Force One for President Donald Trump would involve installing multiple top-secret systems, cost over $1 billion and take years to complete, three aviation experts told NBC News. Read more → 🌎 NSC shakeup: Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is now also serving as the national security adviser, is planning to make major changes to the National Security Council, including shrinking the agency and shifting its role from making policy recommendations to carrying out the president's orders. Read more → 📝 'Big, beautiful bill' update: Two key House committees passed portions of the GOP's massive bill for Trump's agenda related to taxes and Medicaid. Read more → 🤔 On second thought: Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Mich., backed off his effort to force a vote Wednesday on his resolution to impeach Trump following pushback from Democratic leaders. Read more → ⏪ 2028 watch: California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed cutting back on health care benefits for undocumented immigrants, a reversal of his previous promises of universal health care. Read more → 🌽 2028 watch, cont.: Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg took aim at the Trump administration in an Iowa town hall and discussed the Democratic Party's path forward. Read more → ⚖️ SCOTUS watch: The Supreme Court is hearing arguments Thursday over Trump's plan to end birthright citizenship, with a focus on the administration's use of executive power. Read more → ⚖️ Elsewhere in the courts: Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan was indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly obstructing ICE agents who were looking to detain an undocumented immigrant. Read more → 💰 About those checks: A new lawsuit filed against Elon Musk's America PAC alleges that the group did not follow through on its promise to pay swing-state voters who signed a pro-Trump petition in 2024. Read more → 🗳️ About last night: In the Omaha mayoral election, Democratic-aligned candidateJohn Ewing defeated GOP-aligned Mayor Jean Stothert, who was seeking a fourth term. Read more →That's all From the Politics Desk for now. Today's newsletter was compiled by Adam Wollner and Bridget Bowman. If you have feedback — likes or dislikes — email us at And if you're a fan, please share with everyone and anyone. They can sign up . This article was originally published on
NBC News
14-05-2025
- Politics
- NBC News
RFK Jr. is making Republicans anxious again: From the Politics Desk
Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk, an evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team's latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. In today's edition, Allan Smith got his hands on some new polling that shows why some Republicans are starting to fret about Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s political impact. Plus, Andrea Mitchell looks at how President Donald Trump has already reshaped foreign policy at the outset of his trip abroad. — Adam Wollner 🗣️ We want to hear from you! Have a question for the NBC News Politics Desk about Trump's foreign trip, the fate of his legislative agenda on Capitol Hill or this year's elections? Send your questions to politicsnewsletter@ and we may answer them in a future edition of the newsletter. RFK Jr. and his 'MAHA' agenda are making some Republicans nervous By Allan Smith During the 2024 campaign, Donald Trump said he would allow Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to 'go wild' on health, food and medicine. But now, three months into Kennedy's tenure as health and human services secretary, some Republicans want Trump to rein him and his 'Make America Healthy Again' agenda in. They're concerned Kennedy's efforts could hurt them in the midterm elections by raising costs for farmers and consumers as voters say prices remain their top concern. Here's how one Republican strategist working on 2026 races put it: 'It's time to start to give RFK some handcuffs.' MAGA split: There's a divide between conservatives excited about Trump's deregulatory and tax-cut agenda versus a new right that favors protectionism, tax increases on the rich and price limits on prescription drugs, which Trump unveiled Monday in an executive order. Kennedy's mission is at the forefront of this split. The Cabinet secretary — who declared 'sugar is poison' — has launched a war against the food industry, moving to phase out synthetic food dyes and artificial food additives and prevent food stamps from being used on soda and candy. As part of his ' MAHA commission ' to investigate chronic disease, he pledged to probe any connection with processed foods or pesticides. And Kennedy has gone on a nationwide tour to promote state legislation he sees as critical in getting food companies to negotiate with him. Concern on Capitol Hill: Some Republican lawmakers on Wednesday expressed concern with Kennedy's efforts at a House hearing. Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tenn., pushed back against banning synthetic dyes, saying they have 'been deemed safe for many years,' to which Kennedy responded 'good science' has linked them to neurological injury and cancer. At the same hearing, Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, a former dentist, questioned Kennedy's anti-fluoride push. New poll: An internal poll conducted last month by the Tyson Group, a GOP-aligned data firm, and Plymouth Union Public Research of 813 likely Republican primary voters found nearly 60% would be less likely to support a candidate for governor or state legislator if they 'sided with RFK jr. on food regulation, knowing it could undermine' Trump 'and make food more expensive.' But the survey also showed some of Kennedy's and MAHA's strengths with Republicans. Notably, more than 40% of likely Republican primary voters said siding with RFK Jr. even at Trump's expense would make them more likely to vote for a candidate. An Economist/YouGov poll last month found that 42% of U.S. adults view Kennedy favorably — virtually in-line with Trump and higher than Vice President JD Vance and fellow Cabinet secretaries Scott Bessent, Howard Lutnick and Kristi Noem. More on RFK Jr.: During his appearance before a House committee, Kennedy sidestepped a question about vaccines and whether he would choose to vaccinate his children today against a number of diseases, saying, 'I don't think people should be taking medical advice from me.' Read the full story from Berkeley Lovelace Jr. and Megan Lebowitz. Trump's Persian Gulf odyssey Analysis by Andrea Mitchell President Donald Trump's tour of the Persian Gulf this week has proved to be more consequential in reshaping the region's U.S. foreign policy than anyone could have imagined. When Trump made Saudi Arabia the first stop on his first official foreign trip of his second term, it was thought that he would also visit Israel, as he did in his first term. But Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's opposition to Trump's willingness to hold direct talks with Iran — and Israel's determination to oppose a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip — are at cross-purposes with the president's evolving vision for the region. The visit also produced a commitment for hundreds of billions of dollars of business investment by the Saudis in the U.S. And the trip came against the backdrop of Trump family's ongoing real estate, crypto and golf business ventures in the region. What is more surprising this week is Trump's lifting of sanctions on Syria and meeting with Ahmed al-Sharaa, the new leader of the post-Bashar al-Assad Assad regime. The Biden administration, ever cautious, waited until European diplomats had flocked to Damascus before sending a mid-level diplomat to meet with al-Sharaa, a former leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, which is linked to both the Islamic State and Al Qaeda. But Trump was pressed by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the Saudi de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, to bolster the fledgling Syrian regime, whose country has come under repeated military attack from Israel and internal domestic factions. As Trump said, 'Oh, what I do for the crown prince.' His lavish arrival in Riyadh — greeted by the crown prince and his limousine escorted by American flag-carrying riders on Arabian horses — was a far cry from the muted reception for then-President Joe Biden in 2022. But Biden had told me during a Democratic presidential primary debate in 2019 he would make Saudi Arabia a 'pariah' state over the killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi. In contrast, when the CIA concluded that Khashoggi's death was most likely ordered by the crown prince, Trump repeatedly questioned the intelligence and suggested we might never really know the truth. This week, Trump has shown both a proclivity for royal welcomes and an ability to pivot toward unexpected diplomatic initiatives with a foreign policy that's both high-wire and deeply personal.
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Meet the judge and the lawyers at the center of Diddy's case
This is a free newsletter for newsletter subscribers. to get exclusive reporting and analysis throughout Sean Combs' federal trial. We're just nine days away from the start of jury selection in United States v. Combs. In today's edition of Diddy on Trial, I'll introduce you to the presiding judge and the lawyers on both sides of the case. Plus, we take a question from one of our subscribers. But first, here's a rundown of our latest reporting: Judge Arun Subramanian said at a hearing Friday that he will allow graphic surveillance video of Diddy attacking his ex-girlfriend, R&B singer Cassie, at a Los Angeles hotel in 2016 to be shown during the trial. Adam Reiss reported from the courtroom. Diddy's former chief of staff, Kristina Khorram, stood by his side for years. But that working relationship has also brought her intense scrutiny. At least three civil suits allege she helped cover up his behavior, though she hasn't been charged with any crimes. Janelle Griffith has details. Prosecutors are expected to call an expert witness named Dawn Hughes. She's a forensic psychologist who played a key role in other high-profile legal sagas, including the 2021 prosecution of singer R. Kelly and the defamation trial involving actors Johnny Depp and Amber Heard. I took a closer look at her background and expertise. Was this newsletter forwarded to you? Sign up here for daily editions during the trial, including exclusive insights and analysis from our team inside the courthouse. If you have questions about what to expect, get in touch at diddyontrial@ Joe Demosthenes, one of our readers, wants to know who is on the list of expected witnesses. We put that question to Janelle, who sent over this reply: The witness list has not been made public and it's unclear whether one will. But we do know that four women — all accusers — will testify at Diddy's trial. That's according to a court filing from federal prosecutors. Three of the accusers will testify using pseudonyms to shield their identities from the public and the media. Their names are known to Diddy and his legal team. The woman identified in the indictment as Victim-1 has leveled allegations that closely align with those of Diddy's ex-girlfriend, R&B singer Cassie. Victim-1 is prepared to testify under her own name, the filing you've ever spent time in an American courtroom, it's easy to see why so many people have likened the experience to watching a play. The figures who populate the courtroom oftentimes resemble characters in a tense, high-stakes drama. In that vein, consider this edition of Diddy on Trial a short guide to some of the case's cast members. In the weeks and months ahead, their names will become increasingly familiar to readers of this newsletter. Let's start with the judge, Arun Subramanian. Subramanian has been on the federal bench for about two years. He was nominated to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York by then-President Joe Biden in 2022 and confirmed by the U.S. Senate in 2023 in a 59-37 vote. (Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., reportedly recommended Subramanian to Biden.) Diddy's trial appears to be the most high-profile judicial assignment to date for Subramanian, who once clerked for the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg before working at the white shoe Manhattan law firm Susman Godfrey. Diddy's lead attorneys are no strangers to high-profile cases. Marc Antony Agnifilo, a veteran criminal defense lawyer, previously represented NXIVM sex cult leader Keith Raniere, former Goldman Sachs banker Roger Ng, former International Monetary Fund chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn and 'Pharma Bro' Martin Shkreli. Agnifilo will be joined by Teny Geragos, one of the partners at his firm. She is 'particularly experienced in defending and investigating allegations of sexual misconduct,' the firm's website says. She is also the daughter of famed defense lawyer Mark Geragos, whose clients have included artists Michael Jackson and Chris Brown. The court docket lists five other attorneys on Diddy's side, including Alexandra Shapiro and Brian Steel. Steel, who recently joined the defense team, represented rapper Young Thug in Georgia's longest-running criminal trial. The same docket lists eight lawyers for the federal government, five of whom are designated as leads for the prosecution. They include Emily Anne Johnson, Madison Reddick Smyser, Mary Christine Slavik, Meredith Foster and Mitzi Steiner. The prosecution's side features Maurene Ryan Comey, too. She's a veteran of the Southern District who helped secure a conviction against British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell for conspiring with Jeffrey Epstein. Maurene Comey is the daughter of former FBI Director James Comey. This article was originally published on
NBC News
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- NBC News
Meet the judge and the lawyers at the center of Diddy's case
This is a free newsletter for Diddy on Trial newsletter subscribers. Sign up to get exclusive reporting and analysis throughout Sean Comb's federal trial. We're just nine days away from the start of jury selection in United States v. Combs. In today's edition of Diddy on Trial, I'll introduce you to the presiding judge and the lawyers on both sides of the case. Plus, we take a question from one of our subscribers. But first, here's a rundown of our latest reporting: Judge Arun Subramanian said at a hearing Friday that he will allow graphic surveillance video of Diddy attacking his ex-girlfriend, R&B singer Cassie, at a Los Angeles hotel in 2016 to be shown during the trial. Adam Reiss reported from the courtroom. Diddy's former chief of staff, Kristina Khorram, stood by his side for years. But that working relationship has also brought her intense scrutiny. At least three civil suits allege she helped cover up his behavior, though she hasn't been charged with any crimes. Janelle Griffith has details. Prosecutors are expected to call an expert witness named Dawn Hughes. She's a forensic psychologist who played a key role in other high-profile legal sagas, including the 2021 prosecution of singer R. Kelly and the defamation trial involving actors Johnny Depp and Amber Heard. I took a closer look at her background and expertise. Was this newsletter forwarded to you? Sign up here for daily editions during the trial, including exclusive insights and analysis from our team inside the courthouse. If you have questions about what to expect, get in touch at diddyontrial@ Joe Demosthenes, one of our readers, wants to know who is on the list of expected witnesses. We put that question to Janelle, who sent over this reply: The witness list has not been made public and it's unclear whether one will. But we do know that four women — all accusers — will testify at Diddy's trial. That's according to a court filing from federal prosecutors. Three of the accusers will testify using pseudonyms to shield their identities from the public and the media. Their names are known to Diddy and his legal team. The woman identified in the indictment as Victim-1 has leveled allegations that closely align with those of Diddy's ex-girlfriend, R&B singer Cassie. Victim-1 is prepared to testify under her own name, the filing said. Meet the judge and the lawyers at the center of the case By Daniel Arkin If you've ever spent time in an American courtroom, it's easy to see why so many people have likened the experience to watching a play. The figures who populate the courtroom oftentimes resemble characters in a tense, high-stakes drama. In that vein, consider this edition of Diddy on Trial a short guide to some of the case's cast members. In the weeks and months ahead, their names will become increasingly familiar to readers of this newsletter. Let's start with the judge, Arun Subramanian. Subramanian has been on the federal bench for about two years. He was nominated to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York by then-President Joe Biden in 2022 and confirmed by the U.S. Senate in 2023 in a 59-37 vote. (Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., reportedly recommended Subramanian to Biden.) Diddy's trial appears to be the most high-profile judicial assignment to date for Subramanian, who once clerked for the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg before working at the white shoe Manhattan law firm Susman Godfrey. Diddy's lead attorneys are no strangers to high-profile cases. Marc Antony Agnifilo, a veteran criminal defense lawyer, previously represented NXIVM sex cult leader Keith Raniere, former Goldman Sachs banker Roger Ng, former International Monetary Fund chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn and 'Pharma Bro' Martin Shkreli. Agnifilo will be joined by Teny Geragos, one of the partners at his firm. She is 'particularly experienced in defending and investigating allegations of sexual misconduct,' the firm's website says. She is also the daughter of famed defense lawyer Mark Geragos, whose clients have included artists Michael Jackson and Chris Brown. The court docket lists five other attorneys on Diddy's side, including Alexandra Shapiro and Brian Steel. Steel, who recently joined the defense team, represented rapper Young Thug in Georgia's longest-running criminal trial. The same docket lists eight lawyers for the federal government, five of whom are designated as leads for the prosecution. They include Emily Anne Johnson, Madison Reddick Smyser, Mary Christine Slavik, Meredith Foster and Mitzi Steiner. The prosecution's side features Maurene Ryan Comey, too. She's a veteran of the Southern District who helped secure a conviction against British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell for conspiring with Jeffrey Epstein. Maurene Comey is the daughter of former FBI Director James Comey.
