• Wed, February 5, 2025

by: Politico

The heavyweight who isn't a Trump or a Musk

THE HEAVYWEIGHT: CHARLIE KIRK has been a fixture in Trump world for years. But look past the surface, and you'll see he's quietly become the most influential player outside the administration whose last name isn't Trump or Musk.

by: MassLive

How to watch 'The Challenge All Stars: Rivals' season 5 new episode for free

A new episode of "The Challenge All Stars: Rivals" will air on Wednesday, Feb. 5. The new episode will air at 8 p.m. ET on MTV. Those without cable can watch the show for free through Philo, FuboTV or DirecTV Stream each offering a free trial to new users. Sling is another option for streaming the show, and promotional offers are available.

by: Oregonian

How will Trump's executive order about transgender athletes affect Oregon? It's unclear

Trump's executive order requests that the Secretary of Education take action against educational institutions and athletic associations that allow transgender athletes to compete in the women's division. The executive order threatens to review grants and rescind funding to institutions that do not comply.

by: Forbes

From Gordon Ramsay To Seal: These Super Bowl Ads Have The Biggest Stars

Comedians and actors Tim Robinson and Sam Richardson will star in a Super Bowl ad for Totino's Pizza Rolls, the first Big Game spot for General Mills in more than a decade.

by: MSN

President Trump signs No Men in Women's Sports executive order (Feb. 5, 2025)

President Donald Trump signed the No Men in Women's Sports executive order, aiming to ban trans athletes from athletic competition outside of their assigned gender.

by: MSN

How to watch EFL Cup in US: Live streams, TV channels, start times, latest fixture schedule for Carabao Cup

The 2024/25 edition of the EFL Carabao Cup, which features the best talents from across English football divisions, resumes on Wednesday with the second leg of the semifinals. Newcastle United host Arsenal on Wednesday with the Magpies leading 2-0 on aggregate having won the first leg at the Emirates Stadium in January.

by: Forbes

Caitlin Clark And Angel Reese Have Boosted WNBA Betting: According To New Research

The study found that games featuring either Clark or Reese saw a significant increase in the number of bets placed compared to other WNBA games. Clark's impact was particularly strong, with her games attracting more than twice as many additional bets as games without her.

by: MSN

Canadian teenage surfer Erin Brooks moves on at Lexus Pipe Pro in Hawaii

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: Talksport

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by: Reuters

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by: Outlookindia

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by: Oneindia

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by: Tuko

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by: ESPN

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by: Forbes

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by: Talksport

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by: Reuters

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by: Forbes

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by: Forbes

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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The heavyweight who isn't a Trump or a Musk

THE HEAVYWEIGHT: CHARLIE KIRK has been a fixture in Trump world for years. But look past the surface, and you'll see he's quietly become the most influential player outside the administration whose last name isn't Trump or Musk.
The article from Politico's West Wing Playbook discusses the significant influence of Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, in the financial and political arenas, despite not being as publicly recognized as figures like Donald Trump or Elon Musk. Fink has been instrumental in shaping economic policy through his leadership at BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, which manages over $10 trillion in assets. His influence extends to advising on major economic issues, including retirement security, climate change, and infrastructure investment. Recently, Fink has been engaging with key political figures, including a meeting with President Joe Biden, focusing on retirement policy. His approach combines a focus on long-term investment strategies with a keen interest in public policy, making him a pivotal figure in discussions about the future of capitalism and economic governance. However, his influence also attracts criticism, particularly from those wary of the power wielded by large financial institutions in policy-making.

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https://www.politico.com/newsletters/west-wing-playbook/2025/02/05/the-heavyweight-who-isnt-a-trump-or-a-musk-00202744

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