Pentagon Set Up Briefing for Musk on Potential War With China
The access would be a major expansion of Elon Musk’s government role and highlight his conflicts of interest.
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Tesla Vandalism Surges in Canada as Trump and Musk Face Backlash
More than 80 Teslas were damaged in Hamilton, Ontario, the police said, amid other acts of vandalism against the company owned by Elon Musk.
Taliban Frees an American, George Glezmann, Held in Afghanistan Since 2022
George Glezmann was detained while traveling in the country after the Taliban’s victory in the war. Secretary of State Marco Rubio thanked Qatar for helping to secure his release.
Russian Public Is Ready to End War but Skeptical of Concessions, Analysis Finds
There is little appetite in Ukraine and Russia for major concessions, according to a U.S. firm’s analysis of online posts. But a minority of Russians want to keep fighting until Ukraine’s president is overthrown.
Trump Wants to Take Over Ukraine’s Nuclear Plants. What Would That Mean?
The White House said taking ownership of Ukrainian plants would give them the “best protection.” The idea faces legal hurdles and operational challenges, and it’s unclear if Ukraine would agree to it.
Europe Delays Tariffs on U.S. Whiskey to Make Time to Negotiate
The European trade commissioner said U.S. officials wanted to start negotiating only after a fresh set of Trump administration tariffs would take effect on April 2.
U.S. Denied Entry to French Scientist Over Views on Trump Policies, France Says
The French authorities said the academic had been traveling to a conference near Houston when border officials blocked his entry because of conversations found on his phone.
Doug Ford Defends Canada as He Steps Up to Take On Trump
Doug Ford, the premier of Ontario, is reinventing himself as one of Canada’s staunchest defenders against President Trump’s economic and sovereignty threats.
Trump Says Houthis in Yemen Will Be ‘Annihilated,’ as U.S. Keeps Up Strikes
The president warned Iran to stop arming the militant group, which has been attacking ships in the Red Sea.
Humiliation as Propaganda: Videos of Shackled Detainees Have History in El Salvador
A video showing rough treatment of deportees over the weekend was an extraordinary depiction by U.S. standards, but not by El Salvador’s.