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When former President Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk publicly clashed, it wasn't just a war of words—it sent Tesla's stock tumbling, wiping out billions in market value almost overnight. But the fallout isn't just financial; their feud could ripple through politics, tech, and even the broader push for clean energy.

Jillian Sackler, a philanthropist and staunch defender of her late husband Arthur Sackler’s reputation, has passed away at 84. While the Sackler name became controversial due to Purdue Pharma’s role in the opioid crisis, she argued that Arthur—who died before the scandal—shouldn’t be lumped in with the fallout. Jillian was also recognized for her work bridging U.S.-China relations, like when the China Institute honored her in 2018.

Marina von Neumann Whitman, a trailblazing economist and international trade expert, has passed away at 90. She shattered glass ceilings as the first woman on the White House Council of Economic Advisers under Nixon and later climbed to the top ranks of corporate America at General Motors. The article highlights a historic 1972 photo of her swearing-in, flanked by Nixon and her husband—a snapshot of a woman who redefined what was possible for her gender in economics and business.

Even if the government can't easily cancel Elon Musk's lucrative federal contracts—like those with SpaceX, which the Pentagon and NASA heavily rely on—President Trump still has ways to make life harder for the tech billionaire. Think tighter regulations, more scrutiny, or other bureaucratic hurdles that could squeeze Musk's businesses without outright cutting ties.

A tech executive with ties to the Chinese Communist Party, He Tianying, received special access to a White House dinner after purchasing Trump-branded cryptocurrency. The warm reception—which included a VIP tour—raises eyebrows given the administration's typically hardline stance on China. He is part of a group that actively promotes the Party’s influence, making the cozy treatment seem at odds with Trump’s usual rhetoric.