Elon Musk subpoenas whistleblower ahead of October trial

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3 years ago

August 30, 2022

The fight between Elon Musk and Twitter is heating up

Billionaire Elon Musk has subpoenaed Twitter whistleblower, Peiter Zatko, in a bid to end his $44 billion takeover deal for good.

Former Security Chief, Zatko, claims Twitter misled its regulators about security concerns and fake accounts.

This plays exactly into Musk’s concerns with the social media giant.

Musk’s legal team will use Zatko’s claims to support their case of scrapping the deal.

The billionaire is going head to head with Twitter regarding their spam accounts, saying he won’t pay for the company unless the issue is resolved.

A trial for the final outcome is scheduled for October 17, but this gives Musk a new angle in his legal battle.

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January 27, 2026

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The S&P 500 and Nasdaq have climbed for the fourth consecutive session as investors brace for upcoming earnings reports and a Federal Reserve meeting.

Both indexes reached their highest levels in over a week, marking the longest series of gains since December.

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U.S. and China approve TikTok sale to American investors

US and China approve TikTok’s sale to Oracle and Silver Lake amid regulatory scrutiny, with ByteDance retaining 20%.

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January 23, 2026

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US and China approve TikTok’s sale to Oracle and Silver Lake amid regulatory scrutiny, with ByteDance retaining 20%.

The United States and China have officially approved a deal for TikTok’s US operations to be sold to American investors, led by Oracle and Silver Lake.

This marks a major shift in the social media landscape as the platform navigates increasing regulatory scrutiny.

Under the new agreement, ByteDance will retain just under 20% of TikTok US, while Oracle and Silver Lake will each take 15% stakes. Other investors will also participate, forming a structure designed to satisfy both commercial and regulatory demands.

The new US-based entity will have a majority American board tasked with overseeing data protection and content moderation. Despite these safeguards, concerns remain about ByteDance’s influence and whether the deal fully complies with recent legislation.

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Markets tumble as Trump tariffs, Greenland rhetoric and Europe backlash collide

U.S. stocks plummet over 800 points amid renewed tariff threats and political tensions from Trump, sparking global trade concerns.

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January 21, 2026

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U.S. stocks plummet over 800 points amid renewed tariff threats and political tensions from Trump, sparking global trade concerns.

U.S. equities took a sharp hit as markets reacted to renewed tariff threats and heightened political rhetoric from President Donald Trump. The Dow plunged more than 800 points, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq also sliding as investor nerves rattled risk assets.

The sell-off highlights growing concern around global trade tensions and geopolitical uncertainty, with markets struggling to price in what comes next for U.S. economic leadership and policy direction.

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