The European Commission has fined Elon Musk’s social platform X €120 million (about $140 million) for breaching the Digital Services Act.Regulators said the penalty is the bloc’s first major enforcement under the DSA. This explainer walks through what the fine covers, why it matters for platform regulation, how Washington reacted, and practical next steps for … Read more
A federal bribery and conspiracy indictment that shadowed Rep. Henry Cuellar’s career suddenly closed this week when former President Donald Trump issued a full pardon for Cuellar and his wife.The announcement on Dec. 3, 2025, immediately reshaped legal, political and ethical debates in Washington. This article walks readers through the charges, the pardon language, political … Read more
Tariff Dividend Checks: This TrenBuzz explainer breaks down the renewed headlines about a “tariff dividend” — President Trump’s Sunday announcement proposing $2,000 per person paid out of tariff revenue — and walks readers step-by-step through the policy mechanics, the legal and fiscal hurdles, who might qualify, likely timelines, scams to avoid, and what to watch … Read more