The new president needs the tech industry more than it needs him.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman pushed back on Senate Democrats questioning his motivations over donating a million dollars to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration fund. Altman was sent a letter accusing him and other Big Tech CEOs of an apparent “effort toinfluence and sway the actions and policies of the incoming administration” from Sens.

Trump's inauguration drew several business and tech CEOs, including Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, Tim Cook, and TikTok's Shou Zi Chew.

A well-placed venture capitalist helping craft Trump’s tech policy told NYNext that for the first time in years, “I don’t know anyone going to Davos.”

The lawmakers suggested the companies used contributions to “cozy up” to President-elect Donald Trump’s administration to avoid regulatory scrutiny.

From the friendships he has formed, to the public's perception of the MAGA leader, much has changed since Trump last took the oath of office.

The inauguration guestlist features unlikely names including MMA fighter Conor McGregor and influencer Jake Paul.

About 20,000 Trump supporters have gathered at Capital One Arena in Washington Monday afternoon, where Trump and Vice President JD Vance are expected to address the crowd later in the day. Trump is also expected to sign several executive actions at the area during his on-stage appearance.

Elon Musk is clashing with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman over the Stargate artificial intelligence infrastructure project touted by President Donald Trump, the latest in a feud between the two billionaires that started on OpenAI’s board and is now testing Musk’s influence with the new president.

He doesn’t sound intimidated, after giving to Trump’s inaugural.

Donald Trump’s 2025 inaugural entourage was noticeably more flush than the crowd at his first presidential ceremony, with the attendees’ total net worth approaching $1.2 trillion. The New Republic broke down the net worths of the attendees with the biggest pockets.

From Ivanka Trump’s Dior look to Lauren Sanchez’s transparent lace bustier — all the fabulous (and extremely eyebrow raising) outfits at the ceremony