Katherine Li

Tesla's ability to sell cars in California hangs in the balance after a weeklong 'high-stakes' court hearing California's DMV sued Tesla in 2022 and is seeking to suspend Tesla's ability to sell cars in the state for at least 30 days.

I spent the past week covering California DMV's lawsuit against #Tesla at the Oakland Administrative Court, which alleges Tesla misled consumers on what its driver assistance systems are capable of:
www.businessinsider.com/tesla-licens...

Tesla's robotaxi hit the streets of Austin. I watched 2 hours of videoed rides, and I have some thoughts. I watched over two hours of footage of Tesla's robotaxi service: I saw an Uber-like app experience, the in-car interface, and miles of Austin streets.

Here is how Tesla's robotaxi launch is going based on videos posted by early access riders: www.businessinsider.com/what-learned...

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy just got brutally honest about AI — and other bosses may follow his lead After Amazon CEO Andy Jassy told staff that AI will reduce headcount, commentators say other companies may now feel able to do the same.

Amazon's message that AI would replace some workers may encourage other companies to do the same: www.businessinsider.com/ai-layoffs-j...

OpenAI is going big into government tech The $200 million DoD contract is for OpenAI to develop AI tools for national security purposes, potentially placing it as a competitor to Palantir.

OpenAI is going all in on government tech: www.businessinsider.com/open-ai-goin...

Rare earth minerals are the biggest card China can play in its negotiations with Trump China's dominance in rare earths minerals can cause a shortage for US consumers in everything from cars to TV remotes.

China has a significant card to play in its trade negotiations with the US, which could not only put the Trump administration in a bind but also impact a wide range of consumer goods: www.businessinsider.com/china-rare-e...

4 moves the Trump administration could make if courts strike down its tariffs Trump may have four more ways to impose duties even if the court strikes down his IEEPA tariffs, but those could be complicated and limited moves.

Trump has four more swings at implementing his tariffs — even if courts strike down his use of the IEEPA. New from me on what the White House could be planning next: www.businessinsider.com/what-may-hap...

#journorequest Looking to speak to folks who are facing a huge uncertainty this year due to tariffs/general economic sentiment. Are you a business looking to hire but is now holding back, or someone looking to buy a home or have kids but is now unsure? DM or email me at katherineli@insider.com!

How the nasty feud between Trump and Musk unfolded minute by minute The two powerful men's friendship has publicly unraveled. Here's how it happened, minute by minute.

Elon Musk and Trump's friendship has officially and publicly unraveled. Here's how it happened, minute by minute: www.businessinsider.com/a-timeline-o...

Companies are struggling to fill manufacturing positions, let alone plan for what Trump's administration has in mind The workforce may not be ready for it even if President Donald Trump's tariffs bring back manufacturing jobs. Many existing positions are unfilled.

The workforce may not be ready for it even if Trump's tariffs bring back manufacturing jobs. Many existing positions are unfilled: www.businessinsider.com/companies-ar...

5 big takeaways from Tesla's first-quarter earnings call Tesla execs talked affordable models, tariffs, DOGE, and more. Investors were more optimistic — at least temporarily.

Tesla came up short in its first-quarter earnings on Tuesday, missing Wall Street's estimates amid a slump in sales and looming uncertainty in the auto industry: www.businessinsider.com/tesla-earnin...

Harvard tapped attorneys with GOP ties to sue Trump in funding freeze showdown Harvard University recruited a lineup of conservative law firms and lawyers to sue the Trump administration over freezing billions in federal grants.

Harvard University recruited a lineup of law firms and lawyers with ties to allies of President Donald Trump to sue the Trump administration over freezing billions in federal grants and contracts: www.businessinsider.com/harvard-tapp...

Nightmare on Main Street: Trump's trade war is hurting American small businesses Small businesses told BI they're being hit hard by tariffs even though the White House says its policies are for "Main Street, not Wall Street."

Main Street businesses say they're feeling the impacts of Trump's tariff policies: www.businessinsider.com/main-street-...

Trump says China trade deal is weeks away. But does Beijing have the upper hand? President Donald Trump said Thursday that he expects an agreement "over the next three to four weeks" to end the escalating trade war with China.

Trump said Thursday that he expects an agreement "over the next three to four weeks" that would end the escalating trade war with China. But China may be under less pressure than the US to settle on a deal. Here is why: www.businessinsider.com/experts-weig...

Here is how much the Magnificent 7 lost after stocks tanked over tariff warnings from the Fed and Nvidia Investors were rattled on Wednesday as dual tariff related news from Nvidia and the Fed trigger a sharp stock sell-off.

Markets sank sharply on Wednesday after back-to-back tariff-related headlines from Nvidia and the Federal Reserve rattled investor confidence. Here is how much the "Magnificent 7" lost since Trump's inauguration and over the last day: www.businessinsider.com/magnificent-...

Marjorie Taylor Greene says she wants to see DOGE-like offices at the local level Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said at her town hall session in Georgia that DOGE-like groups should be "in every part of government."

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said at her town hall session in Cobb County, Georgia, on Tuesday that DOGE-like groups that "reduce waste, fraud, and abuse" should be "in every part of government," in a new Republican push for DOGE to go local: www.businessinsider.com/marjorie-tay...

A wine importer, pipe-maker, and fishing gear shop want to take down Trump's tariffs Five small businesses joined together to challenge Trump's authority to impose tariffs in a lawsuit filed Monday.

The Liberty Justice Center, on behalf of the small businesses, filed a lawsuit in the US Court of International Trade on Monday challenging Trump's authority to impose #tariffs by invoking the International Emergency Economic Powers Act: www.businessinsider.com/small-busine...

US companies are demanding price cuts from Chinese suppliers to mitigate tariffs — but there's nothing left to squeeze US firms are trying to get price cuts from Chinese suppliers to mitigate tariffs, but supply chain experts say there are no margins left.

To avoid steep price hikes for consumers, US businesses are pressuring their Chinese suppliers to lower prices after Trump imposed massive tariffs. But Chinese suppliers may have very little margins to give, and the tariffs will fall on consumers: www.businessinsider.com/us-companies...

A small women-owned business in Florida is suing Trump over tariffs — with help from a Libertarian legal group Emily Ley, owner of a small stationary company in Florida, filed a lawsuit that could undo all of Trump's tariffs

A lawsuit against the foundations of Trump’s tariffs is in the works. Filed in Florida, this lawsuit from a small business owner argues that Trump’s method of imposing tariffs is unconstitutional: www.businessinsider.com/small-women-...

Chinese social media users have turned the trade war into a meme war, complete with AI-generated art AI generated memes of weapon-wielding penguins and Americans working assembly lines are spreading across Chinese social media.

AI-generated memes of weapon-wielding penguins and Americans working assembly lines are spreading across Chinese social media: www.businessinsider.com/chinese-soci...

The Tesla Takedown movement started with a Bluesky post and an '80s actor As Elon Musk's political power grew, so did the movement against his company. Here's a play-by-play look at how the Tesla Takedown protests unfolded.

How the #TeslaTakedown movement unfolded -- with Bluesky, a film director, and dozens of grassroots organizers across the country who felt the urge to act: www.businessinsider.com/tesla-takedo...

These companies — or their leaders — donated to Trump's inauguration. Here's how much their share prices have dropped since then. The recent stock market downturn has affected share prices of Apple, Amazon, Google, Meta, Tesla, Uber, Goldman Sachs, and Oracle.

After making high-dollar donations and, in some cases, appearing at Trump's 2025 inauguration, billionaire tech and finance CEOs are watching their companies' stocks plunge: www.businessinsider.com/trump-inaugu...

These companies — or their leaders — donated to Trump's inauguration. Here's how much their share prices have dropped since then. The recent stock market downturn has affected share prices of Apple, Amazon, Google, Meta, Tesla, Uber, Goldman Sachs, and Oracle.

After making high-dollar donations and, in some cases, appearing at President Donald Trump's 2025 inauguration, billionaire tech and finance CEOs are watching their companies' stocks plunge: www.businessinsider.com/trump-inaugu...

Tesla could save itself from a tailspin in sales and shares — by learning from airline disasters As Tesla sees cratering sales, marketing experts say it could rebrand by learning from post-disaster airline companies.

As Tesla sees cratering sales and faltering investor confidence, marketing experts say CEO Elon Musk has repelled the precise political demographic mostly likely to buy his vehicles — and that the path to recovery may not be easy: www.businessinsider.com/tesla-sales-...

DOGE and economic uncertainty are coming for your work-life balance If you've been facing strict RTO policies and receiving emails from your bosses on weekends, DOGE and fears of a recession could be to blame.

If you've noticed an uptick in emails from your boss during weekends, are facing strict return-to-office orders, or are being told to accomplish more with less, economic uncertainty and DOGE could be to blame: www.businessinsider.com/work-life-ba...

Dow drops 1,200 points as global markets crater after Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs US stocks plummeted at the open. The Nasdaq was down more than 4%, the 10-year Treasury yield hit its lowest level since October, and oil prices dropped 7%.

Global markets tumbled after Trump unveiled his "Liberation Day" tariffs, sending shock waves through stock indexes and slamming shares of companies reliant on global supply chains: www.businessinsider.com/stock-market...

Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs hit remote Antarctic Islands only inhabited by penguins, sea birds, and seals Trump imposed a 10% tariff on collection of remote Antarctic territories uninhabited by humans, home only to penguins and seals.

President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs on Wednesday took aim at unlikely targets — a collection of remote Antarctic territories uninhibited by humans and best known for penguins, seabirds, and glaciers: www.businessinsider.com/trumps-liber...

Activists call for Doug Emhoff to resign after the law firm where he is a partner pledges pro bono work for Trump The law firm that employs Doug Emhoff is pledging at least $100 million in pro bono legal work for causes aligned with "conservative ideals," Trump said.

Willkie Farr & Gallagher, the law firm where Doug Emhoff, former Vice President Kamala Harris' husband, is a partner, is pledging at least $100 million in pro bono legal work for causes aligned with "conservative ideals," Trump said via social media: www.businessinsider.com/willkie-doug...

Harvard University faces Trump's federal funding review that could jeopardize $8.9 billion in grants and contracts Harvard University became the latest institution to face federal scrutiny from the Trump administration.

Harvard University just became the latest institution to come under federal scrutiny by the Trump administration: www.businessinsider.com/harvard-univ...

OpenAI is now valued at $300 billion as Sam Altman teases a more open model OpenAI announced on Monday that it raised $40 billion in its latest funding round and is now valued at $300 billion.

Sam Altman and OpenAI dropped two big pieces of news on Monday: The startup has secured a massive private funding round that values it at $300 billion and is releasing an open-weight language model with the most advanced reasoning capabilities since GPT-2: www.businessinsider.com/openai-sam-a...

Columbia University's interim president resigned after the school agreed to Trump's demands Katrina Armstrong, who took over as interim president at Columbia in August, resigned amid a tumultuous year for the university.

Columbia University's interim president, Katrina Armstrong, resigned on Friday, just a week after the school accepted a controversial set of demands from the Trump administration in order to restore federal funding: www.businessinsider.com/columbia-uni...