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The Trump Administration Is Trying to Get Musk and X Out of a $137 Million EU Fine

The US government filed an application to support the company’s legal challenge against a fine issued under the bloc’s Digital Services Act, which Trump has described as “overseas extortion.

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Musk’s AI chatbot Grok reportedly encouraged Trump to capture Venezuela’s president

President Trump reportedly asked for Grok's opinion before invading Venezuela and capturing Nicolás Maduro.

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Musk’s AI chatbot Grok reportedly encouraged Trump to capture Venezuela’s president

President Trump reportedly asked for Grok's opinion before invading Venezuela and capturing Nicolás Maduro.

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Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg among 31 guests at Trump’s AI lunch

at the White House on Tuesday for a lunch event on artificial intelligence. The event will be hosted by President Donald Trump, together with Mike Johnson, the Speaker of the House.

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Trump administration takes Musk’s side in fight over EU tech rules

Washington says Brussels overreached when it fined X €120 million under the DSA.

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The Trump Administration Is Trying to Get Musk and X Out of a $137 Million EU Fine

The US government filed an application to support the company’s legal challenge against a fine issued under the bloc’s Digital Services Act, which Trump has described as “overseas extortion.

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President Trump reportedly asked for Grok's opinion before invading Venezuela and capturing Nicolás Maduro.

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T2 · Outlet reportThe Next WebSep 29, 2026

at the White House on Tuesday for a lunch event on artificial intelligence. The event will be hosted by President Donald Trump, together with Mike Johnson, the Speaker of the House.

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T2 · Outlet reportArs TechnicaSep 25, 2026

Washington says Brussels overreached when it fined X €120 million under the DSA.

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T2 · Outlet reportWiredSep 25, 2026

The US government filed an application to support the company’s legal challenge against a fine issued under the bloc’s Digital Services Act, which Trump has described as “overseas extortion.

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