David M. Herszenhorn

Russian officials delight in Trump-Musk rift, offer mediation, asylum Officials offered to mediate and even asylum for Elon Musk as many commented how a leader falling out with a top businessman was familiar to Russia.

Some Russian officials are offering asylum to Elon Musk following his blow-up with Trump. Perhaps unsurprising in a country where criticism of the dear leader can result in imprisonment, exile or worse ( an unexplained plane crash, for instance).

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Budget and spending bills are an expression of a government’s values. Prioritize healthcare, medical research, education, infrastructure and you get a smarter, longer-living, better-functioning country. Prioritize other stuff and you get other stuff. It’s not politics. It’s just truth.