Former White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham believes Trump was aware of Steve Bannon’s plan to declare victory in the 2020 election before it even began

White House Press Secretary Stephanie Grisham listens during a signing of a “safe third country” agreement in the White House on July 26, 2019. Alex Wong/Getty Images Stephanie Grisham believes Trump was in on Steve Bannon’s plan to declare victory in the 2020 election before it even started.  New audio from days before the election…

The SEC says Elon Musk ghosted its request for more information about his Twitter acquisition plans

What Happens When Elon Musk Moves Markets With a Tweet Google and Theo Wargo/Getty A newly released letter from the SEC says Elon Musk ghosted the agency’s information requests. Lawyers for Musk responded a month later, saying a tweet putting the deal on hold wasn’t a “material change.” Musk is already in hot water with…

Lauren Boebert mocks Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez using her full name as a political ‘tactic’ that feels ‘icky, gross and manipulative’

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York; Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images; Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images Rep. Lauren Boebert slammed what she considers Democrats’ “icky” political tactics in her new memoir. That includes Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez using her name after growing up as “Sandy Cortez.” “This tactic feels icky, gross, and…

Dow falls more than 500 points on inflation fears and as JPMorgan warns of risks to the economy

Jamie Dimon is the CEO of JPMorgan Chase. Misha Friedman/Getty Images US stocks sank on Thursday as investors come to grips with June’s CPI reading and bank earnings roll in.  JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley both reported earnings that fell short of estimates.  JPMorgan chief Jamie Dimon said the economy was facing a host of risk…

Nominations are open for Insider’s next class of Wall Street rising stars

We’re looking for the next crop of rising stars on Wall Street. Samantha Lee/Business Insider Insider is putting together a power list of the young talent on Wall Street. We want to spotlight the standouts in investment banking, investing as well as sales and trading.  Please submit your ideas here by August 5th.    We’re seeking…

Alex Jones lawyers want to bar all mention of white supremacy and extremism from his trial with Sandy Hook families

Infowars host Alex Jones at the Texas State Capital building on April 18, 2020 in Austin, Texas. Sergio Flores/Getty Images An attorney for Alex Jones requested that evidence on white supremacy be barred from a trial.  Jones was sued for defaming parents of Sandy Hook victims, and faces hefty damages.  Jones pushed baseless “crisis actor”…

Legal experts predict Trump could try to plead insanity or blame others if he’s charged with crimes from his attempts to overturn the 2020 election

Former President Donald Trump. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images The Jan. 6 committee is revealing new evidence on Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 election. Trump, meanwhile, is facing other legal challenges. Experts say Trump has a few different options based on what he’s charged with. The House select committee investigating the January 6 insurrection is using…

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Europe may have to ration energy as Vladimir Putin is able and willing to weaponize supplies, Shell CEO says

Russian President Vladimir Putin. Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images Europe could be forced to ration its energy this winter if Russia slashes gas flows further, Shell’s chief executive said Thursday.  Ben van Beurden added that Vladimir Putin is “ready and wiling to weaponize energy supplies.” His comments come as Russia shuttered its main gas pipeline to Germany…