A new documentary examining Elon Musk’s enormous influence has run into an unusually fitting problem before its theatrical release: Some of the world’s biggest technology platforms initially would not accept paid advertising for it. Oscar-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney’s nearly four-hour documentary Musk is preparing for its U.S. theatrical rollout after premiering at the Venice Film Festival earlier this month. But distributor Bleecker Street reportedly found … Continue reading Elon Musk Documentary Hits Ad Roadblocks Across Major Social Platforms — Then Two Reverse Course

Two veteran FBI counterterrorism officials have been removed from their leadership posts in Washington after a dispute over how aggressively the bureau should investigate allegedly threatening calls made to conservative podcaster Katie Miller. Michael Burgwald, who headed counterterrorism operations at the FBI’s Washington Field Office, and his deputy, Courtland Rae, were demoted and reassigned to FBI headquarters Friday. Both men remain with the bureau. The … Continue reading Two Senior FBI Counterterrorism Officials Demoted After Dispute Over Katie Miller Threat Probe

Donald Trump traveled to deep-red Tennessee on Saturday expecting one of the friendliest political crowds he could find. Instead, his appearance at one of the biggest college football games of the weekend produced a far more complicated soundtrack. When Trump appeared on the giant video board inside Neyland Stadium during Tennessee’s clash with No. 1 Texas, the crowd erupted. But what exactly they were shouting … Continue reading Trump Gets Mixed Reception at Tennessee Football Game as Cheers Collide With Loud Boos

Kimberly Guilfoyle’s high-profile push to expand American energy sales across southeastern Europe is drawing new scrutiny over a businessman who has repeatedly appeared at her side. Christos Marafatsos, a 39-year-old Greek-American businessman and registered lobbyist, has accompanied the U.S. ambassador to Greece to multiple high-level meetings despite holding no official role in the U.S. government, according to a new Wall Street Journal investigation. The unusual … Continue reading Kimberly Guilfoyle Faces Scrutiny Over Lobbyist Frequently Seen at Her Side During European Energy Push