Jamie Raskin's Warning On Government Shutdown, Ted Cruz Predicts Biden Bowing Out, Musk 'Buying' iPhone15 And More: Top Stories From This Weekend You Shouldn't Miss

As we move into the last week of September 2023, we’ve seen a variety of political and business stories creating waves. From looming U.S. government shutdown predictions to Elon Musk‘s admiration for the iPhone 15, the weekend has been packed with noteworthy events. Let’s dive into the top stories.

Government Shutdown Spells Trouble for Gaetz, Taylor Greene
Political tensions are high as the U.S. government faces a potential shutdown that could impact the careers of prominent figures such as Reps. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) and Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.). Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-Md) suggests that the push for a shutdown, influenced by former President Donald Trump, is causing a rift among House conservatives. This division could result in the government running out of funds by the end of the month. Read the full article here.

Elon Musk Set to Buy iPhone 15
In tech news, Tesla Inc. TSLA CEO Elon Musk has voiced his intentions to purchase the new iPhone 15 from Apple Inc. AAPL. Musk’s announcement on X (formerly Twitter) expressing his admiration for the latest iPhone model has grabbed attention. Read the full article here.

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Trump’s Attorneys Reprimanded in $250 Million Fraud Case
A New York judge expressed frustration with Donald Trump’s defense team in a $250 million civil lawsuit, considering the possibility of sanctioning them for presenting frivolous arguments. Trump’s attorney, Chris Kise, defended his arguments and requested the judge to dismiss the case. Read the full article here.

Musk Criticizes GM CEO Mary Barra’s Pay
Elon Musk has once again stirred the pot on the issue of CEO compensation. This time, he’s targeted General Motors Co. GM CEO Mary Barra. Musk remarked on X that corporate compensation should be proportional to success, echoing sentiments from a Tesla enthusiast who claimed Barra has not added value to GM’s shareholders. Read the full article here.

Cruz Suggests Biden May Not Run in 2024
Finally, in political news, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) speculated that President Joe Biden may not be the Democratic nominee for the 2024 general election. Cruz cited concerns about Biden’s age and possible corruption evidence related to his son, Hunter Biden, as potential reasons for a change in the Democratic ticket. Read the full article here.

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