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once wanted a “popular uprising” against fossil fuels, but as he has aligned himself with the political right, Musk’s plan for to fight the climate crisis by “accelerat[ing] the world’s transition to sustainable energy.” But as Tesla executives gathered in Palo Alto, California, earlier this year to pitch Musk, the billionaire rejected the idea, to buy computer chips to improve Tesla’s luxury vehicles. The discussions over what was known as the Tesla Model 2 reveal the change in Musk’s approach to the climate crisis as he becomes more and more embedded in President-elect ’s transition team. His change could help boost measures in the nation’s capital against clean energy and possibly even against electric cars. Musk called for a “popular uprising” against the fossil fuel industry in a film released in 2016, the year Trump was first elected to the White House. The world is “unavoidably headed toward some level of harm and the sooner we can take action, the less harm will result,” he told actor Leonardo DiCaprio at the time. “Tesla is working hard to help stop global warming,” he tweeted in 2019, also telling followers that the world was heading toward a “climate change meltdown.” All PowerPoint presentations at Tesla had to include data from former Vice President Al Gore’s documentary pointing to rising carbon dioxide in the atmosphere to remind employees of Tesla’s goals, according to But the information from the film is no longer required in the presentations. The climate crisis also appears to have dropped significantly as a priority for Musk. In August, he took part in a live stream on X with Trump, in which he said, “We don’t need to rush” to solve the climate issue. He also said that efforts to address climate change should take place without “demonizing people” and that “It’s not like the house is on fire immediately.” While those close to Musk told that he still thinks the climate crisis is a problem, he now believes that the risks of climate disasters have been overblown. “Global warming risk is overblown in the short term, but significant in the long term,” he wrote on X in May last year. Five people told the paper that his views have been affected by a right-wing media universe online and from his time in Texas. More recently, he’s grown fond of technological solutions to the climate crisis, including nuclear power and carbon capture. He’s now rarely seen talking about the climate crisis as a looming problem. Now, he is more focused on seeing robotics, AI, addressing population decline and getting to Mars as more important to human survival. Some executives at Tesla have left the business amid Musk’s change of heart, and Trump has campaigned on ending the electric vehicle tax credit which has been a boost for the company’s business. Musk has also noted that the tax credit will have to be removed. But he’s set to argue to Trump that he should help all his business ventures, such as and Starlink, not simply focus on Tesla, one person told The change in Musk’s views has been taking place over the course of years, five people told the paper, adding it comes after fights with environmentalists, a strained relationship with the Biden administration and a shift to the right in his views tied to the Covid-19 pandemic. “He used to be a Democrat who believed everything he was told was true about this,” one person told the paper. “And now he thinks for himself and realizes, yes, climate change is real, but it’s not nearly among the top problems right now.” In 2020, the pandemic began to change Musk’s views as lockdowns forced the closure of Tesla’s main plant. Musk began tearing down mask mandate posters, noted. Musk revealed in May 2020 that Tesla headquarters was leaving California. Musk’s transgender daughter Vivian Jenna Wilson received gender-affirming care around that same time, with those close to Musk saying that he was distraught at her transition. The pandemic and his daughter’s gender transition both pushed him to turn against Democrats and everything they stand for, including their views on climate change. “Anything the left saying [was] conspiratorial and bulls***,” one person told The following year, Musk grew irate after Tesla wasn’t invited to an EV summit at the White House. Musk began discussing climate issues with others who held skeptical views of climate predictions, such as Palantir co-founder Joe Lonsdale, and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Musk associate Robert Zubrin told the paper: “He decided he would join this camp, and this was more important than the whole climate cause. He decided to go all in,” Zubrin said. “And I guess in one sense, that is characteristic Musk – When he decides to do something, he goes all in.” Last year, Musk met entrepreneur and 2024 primary candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. The duo is now in charge of the outside commission the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, . In a taste of what’s to come, last month Musk reposted the names and titles of four people with low-profile climate-related jobs in the government, prompting negative attention with at least one of the four women removing her social media accounts.
President-elect Trump wants to again rename North America’s tallest peakThe Mammotion Luba 2 3000H has been mowing my lawn weekly like a well-oiled machine since July, which makes the current $350 Black Friday discount even better. Also: The best Black Friday deals live now The Mammotion Luba 2 3000H is available for $2,499, but a current Black Friday discount brings its price down to $2,149. Built to handle uneven terrain, the Luba 2 is an all-wheel-drive (AWD) robot mower with a GPS-powered perimeter that is surprisingly easy to set up. Despite its mostly consistent performance, the Luba 2 veered off the map a few times during testing. Also, the Mammotion app is not very user-friendly. Mowing the lawn is one of my favorite chores. It lets me focus on an uninterrupted task that satisfies my OCD, with the bonus of completing my exercise ring on my Apple Watch . But even though it's a chore I enjoy, it still steals a couple of hours away from my all-too-short weekend. Also: The best robot mowers of 2024 That's where the Mammotion Luba 2 comes in. Imagine the scene: you take the dog out for a walk and come home to a perfectly mowed lawn despite it being an overgrown mess just an hour before. While you were gone, the robot mower took care of the unruly grass and left a beautiful checkered pattern in its wake. I'm happy to say that this dream became a reality with the Luba 2, and although it has its quirks, it handles the chore of lawn mowing with efficiency and ease. Mammotion Luba 2 The Mammotion Luba 2 is a GPS robot mower with no boundary wires that can expertly navigate uneven terrain, with an AWD capable of handling slopes of up to 38 degrees. When I received the Mammotion Luba 2 for review, the only wire-free GPS robot mower I'd previously used was the EcoFlow Blade . As you can read in that review , setting up the Blade was dreadful. It occupied hours of my Sunday afternoon, resulting in bickering between my husband and me and repeated explanations to the kids that no, we won't be riding the robot around the yard. This time, setting up the mower fell to my husband on a day when I wasn't home. I planned on helping him with the setup upon my return, but I was pleasantly surprised to find it all done when I returned. In fact, he had nothing but praise for the Mammotion's easy setup, as it was completed in under two hours -- from unboxing to up and running in the yard. In contrast, setting up the former robot mower, the EcoFlow Blade, was a tedious, two-person job because it couldn't get a good enough signal no matter where we placed the GNSS antenna in our yard. For the Mammotion Luba 2, we hadn't even put the antenna in the yard—it was still propped up on the deck—yet it was already connected to the mower and working fine. The Mammotion Luba 2 had no issues cutting through two weeks' worth of growth. We had been so careful about where we put the EcoFlow antenna because of the signal issues during the installation process, and here, the Luba 2's antenna seamlessly connected on its own from a random position on the deck. If that doesn't tell you it's a more advanced RTK-GNSS system, I don't know what does. I'll update my review of the Luba 2 once I install the pole permanently, add the Garage, and do a couple of months' worth of testing. Also: This robot lawn mower is so impressive my neighbors come to watch it mow Mapping is easy and quite fun. You just walk behind it, steering it around your yard using your smartphone with the Mammotion app as a remote control. After you complete the mapping process, the Luba 2 mows the route independently. The app also lets you give the mower a name, so naturally, I named it Andretti as it resembles a Formula 1 car (and also so I can ask my husband whether Andretti has done its runs today). My current yard is battling decades of neglect, becoming a mix of clovers and grass, but the Luba 2 cuts smoothly through it all. We've been getting a lot of rain lately, which has made the grass grow like crazy. This fast growth has ensured Andretti's work is cut out for it and helped me gather many hours of testing over the past couple of months. Also: I tried a window-cleaning robot and things went surprisingly well Throughout testing, I've found the Mammotion Luba 2 capable of navigating uneven terrain without affecting its map. For example, when other robot mowers slide down a slope sideways, it often disrupts their mapping, and instead of correcting their position, they continue from an incorrect spot. This results in missed patches and the mower winding up outside the coverage area. In my testing, the Luba 2 never fell victim to this glitch. Although it did slide down a few times, it always righted its positioning and maintained the same map. The Mammotion Luba 2 seamlessly navigates uneven terrain. Unfortunately, the Mammotion app isn't very intuitive; changing settings will require some menu hunting and trial and error. However, it is loaded with features. You can use the app to change the mowing pattern from stripes to checkered and more, set up different zones, including no-go zones for pools or garden beds, arrange the path order, and adjust the mowing height. Also: The best robot vacuum mops of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed When mapping, the perimeter you walk with the Luba 2 is the same that will be followed when the robot is out mowing. It's a bit challenging to walk and steer the robot in a perfectly straight line along the perimeter of your property, so I wish you could straighten boundary lines in the app after creating the map. The Luba 2 proved irreverently consistent when mowing along the perimeter. I can see the robot mowing along curved lines that I mistakenly made during mapping, but it does it the same way every time. The path lines the Mammotion Luba 2 created, as captured by my Blink Outdoor camera. Though the Mammotion Luba 2 looks like the Ferrari of mowers, it does the laps around the lawn at its own pace. It's not slow compared to other robot mowers, but don't expect it to live up to its looks and become a turbo turf-tamer. My Luba 2 drifted from its path six times during testing. One of those times, it ended up in my neighbor's yard, which is much less than ideal as they're very particular about how they mow it, but this appears to have happened during positioning and not when the blades were engaged, thankfully. Another time, it failed by going under the deck and losing its signal. It wasn't ever supposed to go under the deck, but I guess it was taking a shortcut to the pole position (I am truly sorry about that one). You can also steer the robot in the app to manually mow over tough areas where you think it may drift away – this is also a good feature for touching up areas that need it. The Mammotion app also offers first-person view (FPV), so you can check where your robot is at any time if it gets stranded and you're not there to see it. ZDNET's buying advice I'm aware these GPS-powered robots make mistakes as this new technology is still being perfected for accuracy, so I generally don't mind these hiccups. But I do find the Mammotion Luba 2 is much less prone to errors than the EcoFlow Blade. I can count so much on Andretti following its map that I feel okay letting it mow the unfenced front lawn, even the picky neighbors' side, something I would never let the Blade do. Also: Everything you need to upgrade your camping trip Lastly, I love how quiet the Luba 2 is. One of the strangest things about having a robot mower is that it takes care of the lawn so quietly that it can escape your notice. Overall, I recommend the Mammotion Luba 2 for anyone who wants to reclaim a few hours from the lawn on their weekends. When will this deal expire? While many sales events feature deals for a specific length of time, deals are on a limited-time basis, making them subject to expire anytime. ZDNET remains committed to finding, sharing, and updating the best offers to help you maximize your savings so you can feel as confident in your purchases as we feel in our recommendations. Our ZDNET team of experts constantly monitors the deals we feature to keep our stories up-to-date. If you missed out on this deal, don't worry -- we're always sourcing new savings opportunities at ZDNET.com . 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In the Champions League, you have to suffer,” Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said. “It’s still difficult to finish in the top eight, but we have two games left to earn points.” Six-time champion Liverpool leads the way after maintaining its perfect record in Europe this season with a 1-0 win against Girona. Like Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain also picked up a much-needed win, beating Salzburg 3-0 to sit in the last playoff spot in 24th place. Bayer Leverkusen is second after a 1-0 win over Inter Milan, while Aston Villa beat Leipzig 3-2 and is third. The top eight teams advance directly to the round of 16. Positions nine to 24 face a playoff to reach the next phase. After three losses in its opening five games of the league phase, the pressure was mounting on Madrid. Questions were also being asked of Mbappe after his uncertain start since his offseason move from PSG. But he produced a moment of class to fire Madrid 1-0 up after 10 minutes at Gewiss Stadium — controlling the ball with his left foot and then finishing low with his right. It was the 25-year-old Mbappe's 50th Champions League goal . Lionel Messi is the only player to have reached that number at a younger age. Mbappe was substituted off before halftime with an apparent physical issue and Charles De Ketelaere leveled the game before the break from the penalty spot. But two goals inside three second-half minutes from Vinicius Junior and Bellingham put Madrid in control. Ademola Lookman's goal made it 3-2, but Madrid survived Retegui's late effort and held on. Mohamed Salah’s 50th Champions League goal maintained Liverpool’s perfect record in the competition this season. The Egypt forward struck a 63rd minute penalty to seal the win in Spain that kept Liverpool atop the 36-team league. But even after a sixth straight win for the Merseyside club, head coach Arne Slot was critical of his players in a game that saw goalkeeper Alisson pull off several saves to keep Girona out. “If you ask me about all the six games, I’m really pleased with all the results, I am really pleased with the five (other) games with the way we played. I’m far from pleased about the performance tonight,” he said. Salah’s goal was his 16th in 22 appearances overall this season. Girona was 30th with just one win from six games. “I almost feel sorry for them because they deserved so much more in this Champions League campaign than the three points they have until now. But we have an incredible goalkeeper,” said Slot, whose team also leads the Premier League. Liverpool’s two remaining games are against Lille at home and PSV Eindhoven away in January. U.S. international Christian Pulisic is the only player to have scored against Liverpool in this season’s Champions League in a 3-1 loss for Milan in September. Bayern Munich routed Shakhtar Donetsk 5-1 to move into the automatic qualifying positions for the round of 16. Michael Olise scored a wonderful solo goal by dribbling past a host of players for his first of two in the game. Bayern's win came after going 1-0 down inside five minutes to a goal from Brazilian winger Kevin. PSG is not done yet. A miserable start to the league phase saw the French giant pick up just four points from five games as it adjusted tp life without stars like Mbappe, Messi and Neymar, who have all departed in the past two seasons. But victory at Salzburg moved PSG up into the playoff positions. Goncalo Ramos, Nuno Mendes and Desire Doue all scored. Leverkusen is back on a roll after struggling to repeat the success of last season's stunning German league and cup double. It's now six straight wins in all competitions, with Nordi Mukiele's 90th minute goal securing victory against Inter and moving Leverkusen into second on 13 points — five behind Liverpool. Villa, Inter and Brest are all on 13 points as well. Inter dropped to fourth after conceding for the first time in this season's competition. Villa is third after its own resurgence in form. Victory against Leipzig was its third in a row after an eight-game winless run. Brest is one of this season’s surprise packages on its Champions League debut and is fifth after beating PSV Eindhoven 1-0. Sporting Lisbon, in 12th, couldn’t build on taking a third-minute lead at Club Brugge — losing 2-1 in Belgium. Brugge is 14th. Dinamo Zagreb drew 0-0 with Celtic and both teams remain in the playoff positions. James Robson is at https://twitter.com/jamesalanrobson AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccerMutual of America Capital Management LLC Sells 3,633 Shares of Glacier Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:GBCI)
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The Mammotion Luba 2 3000H has been mowing my lawn weekly like a well-oiled machine since July, which makes the current $350 Black Friday discount even better. Also: The best Black Friday deals live now The Mammotion Luba 2 3000H is available for $2,499, but a current Black Friday discount brings its price down to $2,149. Built to handle uneven terrain, the Luba 2 is an all-wheel-drive (AWD) robot mower with a GPS-powered perimeter that is surprisingly easy to set up. Despite its mostly consistent performance, the Luba 2 veered off the map a few times during testing. Also, the Mammotion app is not very user-friendly. Mowing the lawn is one of my favorite chores. It lets me focus on an uninterrupted task that satisfies my OCD, with the bonus of completing my exercise ring on my Apple Watch . But even though it's a chore I enjoy, it still steals a couple of hours away from my all-too-short weekend. Also: The best robot mowers of 2024 That's where the Mammotion Luba 2 comes in. Imagine the scene: you take the dog out for a walk and come home to a perfectly mowed lawn despite it being an overgrown mess just an hour before. While you were gone, the robot mower took care of the unruly grass and left a beautiful checkered pattern in its wake. I'm happy to say that this dream became a reality with the Luba 2, and although it has its quirks, it handles the chore of lawn mowing with efficiency and ease. Mammotion Luba 2 The Mammotion Luba 2 is a GPS robot mower with no boundary wires that can expertly navigate uneven terrain, with an AWD capable of handling slopes of up to 38 degrees. When I received the Mammotion Luba 2 for review, the only wire-free GPS robot mower I'd previously used was the EcoFlow Blade . As you can read in that review , setting up the Blade was dreadful. It occupied hours of my Sunday afternoon, resulting in bickering between my husband and me and repeated explanations to the kids that no, we won't be riding the robot around the yard. This time, setting up the mower fell to my husband on a day when I wasn't home. I planned on helping him with the setup upon my return, but I was pleasantly surprised to find it all done when I returned. In fact, he had nothing but praise for the Mammotion's easy setup, as it was completed in under two hours -- from unboxing to up and running in the yard. In contrast, setting up the former robot mower, the EcoFlow Blade, was a tedious, two-person job because it couldn't get a good enough signal no matter where we placed the GNSS antenna in our yard. For the Mammotion Luba 2, we hadn't even put the antenna in the yard—it was still propped up on the deck—yet it was already connected to the mower and working fine. The Mammotion Luba 2 had no issues cutting through two weeks' worth of growth. We had been so careful about where we put the EcoFlow antenna because of the signal issues during the installation process, and here, the Luba 2's antenna seamlessly connected on its own from a random position on the deck. If that doesn't tell you it's a more advanced RTK-GNSS system, I don't know what does. I'll update my review of the Luba 2 once I install the pole permanently, add the Garage, and do a couple of months' worth of testing. Also: This robot lawn mower is so impressive my neighbors come to watch it mow Mapping is easy and quite fun. You just walk behind it, steering it around your yard using your smartphone with the Mammotion app as a remote control. After you complete the mapping process, the Luba 2 mows the route independently. The app also lets you give the mower a name, so naturally, I named it Andretti as it resembles a Formula 1 car (and also so I can ask my husband whether Andretti has done its runs today). My current yard is battling decades of neglect, becoming a mix of clovers and grass, but the Luba 2 cuts smoothly through it all. We've been getting a lot of rain lately, which has made the grass grow like crazy. This fast growth has ensured Andretti's work is cut out for it and helped me gather many hours of testing over the past couple of months. Also: I tried a window-cleaning robot and things went surprisingly well Throughout testing, I've found the Mammotion Luba 2 capable of navigating uneven terrain without affecting its map. For example, when other robot mowers slide down a slope sideways, it often disrupts their mapping, and instead of correcting their position, they continue from an incorrect spot. This results in missed patches and the mower winding up outside the coverage area. In my testing, the Luba 2 never fell victim to this glitch. Although it did slide down a few times, it always righted its positioning and maintained the same map. The Mammotion Luba 2 seamlessly navigates uneven terrain. Unfortunately, the Mammotion app isn't very intuitive; changing settings will require some menu hunting and trial and error. However, it is loaded with features. You can use the app to change the mowing pattern from stripes to checkered and more, set up different zones, including no-go zones for pools or garden beds, arrange the path order, and adjust the mowing height. Also: The best robot vacuum mops of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed When mapping, the perimeter you walk with the Luba 2 is the same that will be followed when the robot is out mowing. It's a bit challenging to walk and steer the robot in a perfectly straight line along the perimeter of your property, so I wish you could straighten boundary lines in the app after creating the map. The Luba 2 proved irreverently consistent when mowing along the perimeter. I can see the robot mowing along curved lines that I mistakenly made during mapping, but it does it the same way every time. The path lines the Mammotion Luba 2 created, as captured by my Blink Outdoor camera. Though the Mammotion Luba 2 looks like the Ferrari of mowers, it does the laps around the lawn at its own pace. It's not slow compared to other robot mowers, but don't expect it to live up to its looks and become a turbo turf-tamer. My Luba 2 drifted from its path six times during testing. One of those times, it ended up in my neighbor's yard, which is much less than ideal as they're very particular about how they mow it, but this appears to have happened during positioning and not when the blades were engaged, thankfully. Another time, it failed by going under the deck and losing its signal. It wasn't ever supposed to go under the deck, but I guess it was taking a shortcut to the pole position (I am truly sorry about that one). You can also steer the robot in the app to manually mow over tough areas where you think it may drift away – this is also a good feature for touching up areas that need it. The Mammotion app also offers first-person view (FPV), so you can check where your robot is at any time if it gets stranded and you're not there to see it. ZDNET's buying advice I'm aware these GPS-powered robots make mistakes as this new technology is still being perfected for accuracy, so I generally don't mind these hiccups. But I do find the Mammotion Luba 2 is much less prone to errors than the EcoFlow Blade. I can count so much on Andretti following its map that I feel okay letting it mow the unfenced front lawn, even the picky neighbors' side, something I would never let the Blade do. Also: Everything you need to upgrade your camping trip Lastly, I love how quiet the Luba 2 is. One of the strangest things about having a robot mower is that it takes care of the lawn so quietly that it can escape your notice. Overall, I recommend the Mammotion Luba 2 for anyone who wants to reclaim a few hours from the lawn on their weekends. When will this deal expire? While many sales events feature deals for a specific length of time, deals are on a limited-time basis, making them subject to expire anytime. ZDNET remains committed to finding, sharing, and updating the best offers to help you maximize your savings so you can feel as confident in your purchases as we feel in our recommendations. Our ZDNET team of experts constantly monitors the deals we feature to keep our stories up-to-date. If you missed out on this deal, don't worry -- we're always sourcing new savings opportunities at ZDNET.com . 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GSA Capital Partners LLP Has $282,000 Position in UGI Co. (NYSE:UGI)Amritsar: Despite failing to win any seat in the recently-concluded byelections in four assembly constituencies, BJP remains optimistic about its prospects in the upcoming municipal corporation (MC) elections and has commenced ward-wise meetings to engage with voters and actively seek backing from those outside the party cadre. Amritsar BJP president Harwinder Singh Sandhu said that the party would be contesting all 85 wards in the civic body elections. IPL 2025 mega auction IPL Auction 2025: Who went where and for how much IPL 2025: Complete list of players of each franchise He said BJP has already initiated ward-wise meetings to mobilise supporters and persuade non-BJP voters to back party candidates, showcasing development achievements in cities across India where the BJP holds mayoral positions. Former Punjab BJP president and former Amritsar mayor Shwait Malik said constituencies where BJP lost byelections were primarily rural and not even semi-urban. He said BJP enjoyed strong support in urban regions. Talking about the party’s history in Amritsar, Malik said that three BJP leaders — Bakshi Ram, Subhash Sharma, and himself — have served as mayors of the city. He said that a significant number of influential BJP leaders have emerged from Amritsar, gaining prominence in national politics, adding “corporations are ours”. Before Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) severed ties with BJP, the two parties had a clear distribution of wards in MC elections. The BJP traditionally contested 50 wards, while SAD fielded candidates in 35 wards. “Scenario has changed now. SAD is nowhere, evident from it skipping byelections. AAP is losing position despite victory in assembly elections. Yes, we will have a fight with Congress,” observed Harwinder. We also published the following articles recently SP clinches victory against BJP candidate in Karhal by-election Tej Pratap Yadav of the Samajwadi Party secured a victory in the Karhal Assembly seat, marking the party's fifth consecutive win. Dimple Yadav, wife of Akhilesh Yadav, attributed the win to public support despite alleged administrative interference by the BJP. The closely contested election saw Tej Pratap Yadav defeat his uncle, BJP's Anujesh Yadav, by a margin of 14,725 votes. UP byelection results: Muslims ensured BJPs victory in Kundarki bypoll The BJP's unexpected victory in the Muslim-dominated Kundarki bypoll seat has stunned many. JPS Rathore, BJP's in-charge, attributes the win to public anger against the Samajwadi Party and the successful reach of government welfare schemes. Kerala byelections 2024: BJP is the ultimate loser in this year's bypoll The BJP suffered a significant setback in the Kerala byelections, particularly in Palakkad, dimming the shine of their recent Lok Sabha win in Thrissur. Internal dissent over candidate selection and an inability to gain traction in municipal areas contributed to the loss. While minority consolidation played a role, the narrow margin of defeat suggests other factors were at play.
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By CLAIRE RUSH President-elect Donald Trump has once again suggested he wants to revert the name of North America’s tallest mountain — Alaska’s Denali — to Mount McKinley, wading into a sensitive and decades-old conflict about what the peak should be called. Related Articles National Politics | A history of the Panama Canal — and why Trump can’t take it back on his own National Politics | Inside the Gaetz ethics report, a trove of new details alleging payments for sex and drug use National Politics | An analyst looks ahead to how the US economy might fare under Trump National Politics | Trump again calls to buy Greenland after eyeing Canada and the Panama Canal National Politics | House Ethics Committee accuses Gaetz of ‘regularly’ paying for sex, including with 17-year-old girl Former President Barack Obama changed the official name to Denali in 2015 to reflect the traditions of Alaska Natives as well as the preference of many Alaska residents. The federal government in recent years has endeavored to change place-names considered disrespectful to Native people. “Denali” is an Athabascan word meaning “the high one” or “the great one.” A prospector in 1896 dubbed the peak “Mount McKinley” after President William McKinley, who had never been to Alaska. That name was formally recognized by the U.S. government until Obama changed it over opposition from lawmakers in McKinley’s home state of Ohio. Trump suggested in 2016 that he might undo Obama’s action, but he dropped that notion after Alaska’s senators objected. He raised it again during a rally in Phoenix on Sunday. “McKinley was a very good, maybe a great president,” Trump said Sunday. “They took his name off Mount McKinley, right? That’s what they do to people.” Once again, Trump’s suggestion drew quick opposition within Alaska. “Uh. Nope. It’s Denali,” Democratic state Sen. Scott Kawasaki posted on the social platform X Sunday night. Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski , who for years pushed for legislation to change the name to Denali, conveyed a similar sentiment in a post of her own. “There is only one name worthy of North America’s tallest mountain: Denali — the Great One,” Murkowski wrote on X. Various tribes of Athabascan people have lived in the shadow of the 20,310-foot (6,190-meter) mountain for thousands of years. McKinley, a Republican native of Ohio who served as the 25th president, was assassinated early in his second term in 1901 in Buffalo, New York. Alaska and Ohio have been at odds over the name since at least the 1970s. Alaska had a standing request to change the name since 1975, when the legislature passed a resolution and then-Gov. Jay Hammond appealed to the federal government. Known for its majestic views, the mountain is dotted with glaciers and covered at the top with snow year-round, with powerful winds that make it difficult for the adventurous few who seek to climb it. Rush reported from Portland, Oregon.’s were supposed to illuminate what a presidency free of guardrails would look like. Many of his picks have been surprising, . His initial announcements were giveaways to his base — Matt Gaetz, then Pam Bondi for AG; Tulsi Gabbard for ; RFK Jr . But , one familiar theme has emerged: the willingness of the incoming president to spurn committed right-wing ideologues . The first clue was his selection of Marco Rubio to lead the State Department. A relatively centrist Republican senator who is a supporter of military aid to Ukraine and Israel, Rubio’s pick was seen as a blow to the isolationist wing of the party, which Trump has long been seen as championing. The Florida senator is facing accusations of being a “neocon” from the likes of Alex Jones, Ron Paul, and even RFK Jr, who reports is lobbying Trump to select someone else for the job. Rubio is just one nominee. But several of Trump’s other -level picks are also rankling people who were hoping that a Trump victory would mean a return to power for a vision of the American right wing that never took into account the realities of MAGA-world and Trump himself. The Republican Party still struggles to wrestle with how Trump-style populism — sometimes isolationist, sometimes pro-labor, and infrequently consistent — fits in to the ’s overall ideology. And vice versa. Scott Bessent’s nomination for Treasury is another key example. His selection on Friday came despite public lobbying him specifically carried out by and murmurs about his connections to Democrat-supporting billionaire George Soros on the right. Other Republican figures have sounded off over his pick to run the Labor Department, Lori Chavez-DeRemer, over her support for the union-boosting Pro Act. But maybe Trump’s worst transgression against the far-right: his pick for Surgeon General. Yes: what is typically an apolitical appointment is now provoking rage among two key groups of voters who backed the incoming president in 2024, the anti-mask, anti-lockdown Covid-skeptic crowd (in all its various shades), and the anti-abortion evangelical and Catholic right. Many of the former crowd in particular gravitated towards Ron DeSantis in the 2024 GOP primary after he emerged as a vocal opponent of mask mandates and other public health guidelines while serving as Florida’s governor in 2020 and 2021. Dr Janette Nesheiwat’s nomination enrages both camps. A clip of Nesheiwat appearing on the Fox Business Network is spreading in right-wing circles; in the video, she expresses support for Facebook’s efforts to tamp down on vaccine and Covid conspiracies — a huge no-no for a segment of the population which adamantly refused to comply with mask mandates, social distancing requirements and protested the closure of schools when the virus was killing hundreds of thousands of Americans. Her serving as the announcement of her intended appointment was immediately besieged by Trump supporters demanding that she refuse the position. “Watch your step, Janette. We don’t trust you,” wrote host Sara Gonzales. If this feels familiar, it’s because Donald Trump has spent the past year making various decisions and statements which similarly enraged or otherwise spun up various groups of voters that make up the right flank of the GOP. That same willingness to disappoint hardline conservative Republicans — at least, the ones who pay attention to the day-to-day of the political news cycle — was evident throughout the 2024 campaign. The anti-abortion right frequently takes the brunt of it; Trump spurned them, and former rival DeSantis, when he refused to endorse Florida’s six-week abortion ban. His stance against legislation to ban abortion at the federal level angered that group, too. But the comparatively uncontroversial selections for Cabinet positions following a few initial outliers raises another question: is the president-elect attempting to build political capital with the Senate? And for what purpose? With the Trump administration reportedly plotting a massive day-one push on immigration, one that will likely rely on Congress in some form for changes to law and funding which can only be provided through the Legislative Branch, we may have that answer in the weeks ahead.
