Erika Kirk Takes on the Mantle of Leading Turning Point USA

The widow of Charlie Kirk promoted conciliation and portrayed her late husband as a seeker of dialogue.

5 Takeaways From the 2025 DealBook Summit

President Trump?s economic policies and artificial intelligence were among the central topics at the gathering of business and political leaders.

Newsom Warns That Trump Is ?Trying to Wreck This Country?

The California governor weighed in on the 2028 presidential election, and called out executives for ?bending the knee? to President Trump.

For MrBeast, YouTube Still Rules, but It?s Not Everything

The social media star has created a vast and varied business empire with big expansion plans.

Netanyahu Says He Is Undaunted by Legal Woes at Home and Threats of Arrest by New York?s Mayor-Elect

Netanyahu says he is undaunted by Mamdani arrest threats or domestic legal woes

Prediction markets were part of the conversation at the DealBook Summit.

The platforms allow people to bet on political races and the Oscars. Could they also be good for policy

Spotify Wrapped Has Users Talking About Their ?Listening Age?

The wrinkle in this year?s Spotify Wrapped release was an estimate of the user?s ?listening age.? Some wore it like a badge of honor. Others made excuses.

National Park Service Will Close All Grand Canyon Hotels for Water Line Repairs

The National Park Service said seven hotels would temporarily close starting on Saturday after ?significant breaks? in a crucial 12.5-mile water line.

Anthropic?s Dario Amodei Acknowledges Risks of Enormous Investment in A.I.

As he and his company pour tens of billions into new data centers, Dario Amodei said they face a ?cone of uncertainty.?

Executives say they are optimistic about the economy despite high costs.

A cooling labor market and economic softness in the United States haven?t prevented business leaders and policymakers from feeling positive about America?s prospects.

Palantir?s CEO Defends Trump, Dismisses Concerns About Company?s Work With ICE.

Alex Karp also said he thought President Trump had ?performed? on issues he cared about.

GM Will Still Make Fuel Efficient Motors Despite Weaker Rules, CEO Mary Barra Says

But the chief executive, Mary Barra, added that the jury was still out on whether electric vehicles would become a major seller in the United States.

Bessent Defends Trump?s Use of Tariffs, Says They Are Not Fueling Inflation

The Treasury secretary said that import levies were not fueling inflation.

Bubbles are front of mind for speakers at the DealBook Summit.

Many market analysts have expressed concern about private credit loans, including fears of a future crisis should the market crumble.

BlackRock and Coinbase Chiefs Dismiss Fears of a Coming Crypto Winter

Larry Fink and Brian Armstrong haven?t always agreed on crypto, but the business leaders? embrace of the asset has helped bring it into the mainstream.

Hong Kong?s Response to Deadly Fire Shows China?s Play Book in Action

In a sign of China?s role in the city, officials have tried to stamp out calls for accountability over a catastrophe that killed at least 159 people.

Shoppers Turn to Discounts and Debt, but Not Just for Holidays

Consumers are focusing on value and financing purchases to complete their shopping lists.

Taiwan?s President Warns That China?s Military Aggression Is Growing

President Lai Ching-te is aiming to invest an additional $40 billion in military spending to deter China.

Private Employers Cut Jobs in November, in Latest Sign of a Slowdown

Data from ADP, a payroll processor, is getting added attention because of delays in official statistics caused by the government shutdown.

The DealBook Summit has interviewed top leaders since 2012.
Last year?s DealBook Summit featured Bill Clinton, Sam Altman and Jeff Bezos.

Artificial intelligence, inflation and the incoming Trump administration were big topics of conversation.

Dario Amodei, Scott Bessent, Erika Kirk Among Speakers at DealBook Summit

Andrew Ross Sorkin will interview some of the most powerful people from Wall Street, Silicon Valley and Washington.

Here?s the latest on the 2025 DealBook Summit.
What to Expect at Today?s DealBook Summit: Full Speaker Lineup

Scott Bessent, Erika Kirk, Gavin Newsom, Dario Amodei, Mary Barra, Alex Karp, MrBeast, Lai Ching-te and Larry Fink are among the big names speaking.

Nature Retracts Study Predicting Catastrophic Climate Toll

While growing evidence shows that carbon emissions are harming the economy, the journal Nature found that an outlier paper had deep flaws.

Fed Pick Puts Pressure on Bessent to Deliver for Trump

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who is leading the search for the next Federal Reserve chair, could face President Trump?s wrath if the person chosen does not quickly lower interest rates.

Bitcoin?s Predicted Sky-High Prices Have Not Panned Out

Bitcoin has plunged more than 30 percent and Ether is down around 40 percent in recent months, as gains from President Trump?s pro-crypto policies evaporated.

Ahead of Tariff Ruling, Businesses Race to Secure Refunds

The Supreme Court has not yet ruled on the legality of President Trump?s sweeping tariffs, but some companies aren?t waiting to try to secure a speedy and substantial payout.

How to Ski: A Beginner?s Guide

What to know about gear, ski passes, classes and more.

A Devastating Fire Has Fueled a National Security Crackdown in Hong Kong

The authorities quickly arrested critics demanding accountability, signaling an expansive use of the security law to silence dissent over nonpolitical tragedies.

Smartmatic and Fox Urge Judge to Decide Defamation Case

The case centers on false vote-rigging claims broadcast by Fox News during the 2020 U.S. presidential election.

New Pentagon Press Corps Test-Drives the Briefing Room

A new group of media figures was given credentials to cover the Pentagon after many traditional news outlets refused to sign its new reporting rules.

Elon Musk?s Foundation Grows to $14 Billion, but Gives Little to Outsiders

The philanthropy has become one of America?s biggest, but most of its giving went to charities closely tied to the world?s richest man.

India Orders a Tracking App to Be Installed in All Smartphones

The government said the rules were needed to prevent theft and other crime. Its opponents and privacy activists regard the app as a tool of mass surveillance.

What Michael Dell?s Blockbuster Donation Means for Philanthropy

Michael Dell and his wife, Susan Dell, plan to give away billions of dollars to fund investment accounts for children in the United States.

Kalshi, a Prediction Market, Raises $1 Billion in New Round

The fund-raising effort, the company?s third this year, values it at $11 billion, and comes amid stiff competition in the increasingly popular industry.

What to Know About Trump Accounts for Children and Eligibility After Dell Donation

Next year, Michael and Susan Dell plan to move $250 into the new Trump accounts of millions of children under 10. You?ll need to live in the right ZIP code.

120,000 Home Cameras Were Hacked for Sexual Videos, South Korean Police Say

The authorities arrested four people this week in the latest turn in the country?s effort to stop exploitative recordings.

Michael and Susan Dell Pledge $6 Billion in Investment ?Trump Accounts? for Children

The tech billionaire and his wife hope other philanthropists follow their $6 billion lead in expanding the reach of soon-to-be-created ?Trump accounts.?

Beta Will Sell Motors to Another Electric Aircraft Company

The deal with a company owned by Embraer gives Beta Technologies an additional source of revenue as it develops its own electric aircraft.

The New York Times Marks Centennial of Bureau in China

The death of Sun Yat-sen, the suppression of a labor protest, and a visit to China by a member of the Roosevelt family led to the bureau?s opening in 1925.

Apple?s A.I. Chief, John Giannandrea, Is Retiring

John Giannandrea, hired from Google, is leaving after the release of a new Siri was postponed. Apple has fallen behind rivals in efforts to develop A.I. products.

Pace, Di Donna and David Schrader Join Forces to Form New Art Gallery

Pace, Di Donna and David Schrader of Sotheby?s are collaborating on an Upper East Side space that will focus on secondary market sales.

TSA Imposes $45 Fee for Travelers Without REAL ID Starting February 2026

As of February, passengers without the government-approved identity card will be required to pay for alternative screening at U.S. airports.

To Avoid Pharma Tariffs, U.K. Agrees to Trump?s Demand to Pay More for Drugs

President Trump has complained that wealthy countries like Britain pay too little for drugs, leading America to bear much of the burden of the costs of medicines.

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