NBC’s From the Politics Desk: Trump and Tech, Budget Chief Confirmation
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President Donald Trump is seeking to reshape the GOP’s relationship with the tech industry, which could have consequences for the President’s online visibility and tech industry policies. Trump’s recent moves have involved giving Elon Musk authority to implement rapid change at federal agencies and general cosying with tech leaders, such as Mark Zuckerberg. This could potentially change the traditional adversarial relationship between conservatives and Big Tech, despite ongoing conservative skepticism of these platforms.
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Welcome to the online edition of From the Politics Desk, an evening newsletter that delivers the latest politics news and analysis from NBC News. Today, we focus on Donald Trump’s attempts to reshape the GOP’s relationship with the tech industry, the challenges lawmakers face in confirming Trump’s budget chief, and the recent legal hurdles for Trump’s policies. Sign up for this newsletter in your inbox every weekday. – Adam Wollner
Trump and Tech: A New Relationship
Donald Trump is using his influence with tech moguls like Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, and Sundar Pichai to shape America’s digital landscape. This dynamic may transform the traditionally adversarial relationship between conservatives and Big Tech.
While Republicans see opportunities to advance their tech agenda, they maintain a healthy skepticism. Democrats, on the other hand, are trying to figure out how to regain their momentum in the tech sector. Read more from Allan →
Updates from the Trump Presidency
There have been significant court decisions affecting Trump’s plans for federal worker buyouts, birthright citizenship and DOGE. Meanwhile, the DOJ has filed suit against Illinois over its immigration policies.
The Power of the Purse: A Congressional Dilemma
Russell Vought’s upcoming confirmation vote as director of the White House Office of Management and Budget raises questions about the power distribution between Congress and the president. Given Vought’s controversial views on presidential control of federal spending, Congress faces a difficult decision.
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