Elon Musk promised thousands of jobs and a solar energy revolution in upstate New York. But it hasn't worked out as planned, even though taxpayers already shelled out $750 million. Dan digs into the troubles for Tesla subsidiary SolarCity with Vanity Fair's Bethany McLean, who says, "Tesla is a religious war between the believers and the doubters."
White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow said on CNN's "State of the Union" Sunday that he regrets suggesting this week that unemployment benefits can only be extended by Congress.
Why it matters: President Trump's decision to bypass Congress to sign four executive actions, including one that provides $400 per week in extra unemployment benefits, has prompted outcry from Democrats and even some Republicans who believe he is overstepping his constitutional authority.
Anti-government protesters in Beirut. Photo: STR/NurPhoto via Getty Images
Lebanon’s information minister resigned on Sunday in the wake of mass protests over the deadly blast in Beirut's port last week, which has killed at least 160 people and injured nearly 6,000, AP reports.
Why it matters: In her resignation letter, Manal Abdel-Samad called change "elusive" and apologized for not delivering more to the country, which had been devastated by a financial crisis and the coronavirus pandemic even before the blast destroyed much of the capital city.
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