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Harry Potter series star John Lithgow was surprised by J.K. Rowling backlash

Monday, April 28 by ABC News

John Lithgow is surprised by the backlash from critics of J.K. Rowling over his casting in the upcoming Harry Potter HBO series.While Lithgow said he thought hard about whether or not he would take on the role as Albus Dumbledore in the show, he... Read More.

Tesla profits drop 71% amid anti-Musk backlash

Tuesday, April 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Tesla's profits fell 71% over the first three months of this year, a company earnings release on Tuesday showed. The company's performance fell short of analysts' expectations.The decline coincided with a sales slump and stock woes at the electric carmaker, and comes amid... Read More.

Tesla earnings to show whether anti-Musk backlash damaged bottom line

Tuesday, April 22 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Worldwide protests against Tesla CEO Elon Musk over his role in the Trump administration have coincided with a sales slump and stock woes at the electric carmaker.Little will be known about the precise impact on Tesla’s bottom line, however, until the company... Read More.

Trust in President Trump, White House says, defending his tariffs amid backlash

Thursday, April 3 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The White House on Thursday was standing firmly behind President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff rollout despite markets nosediving, businesses recoiling and foreign leaders threatening retaliation.While Trump had no public events on his schedule a day after his dramatic Rose Garden announcement, White... Read More.

Tesla deliveries drop 13% amid backlash against CEO Elon Musk

Wednesday, April 2 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Deliveries of Elon Musk's Tesla vehicles dropped about 13% compared to a year ago, according to a new release from the company. The decline comes amid criticism of Musk and increased competition.On Wednesday, Tesla reported it produced over 362,000 vehicles and... Read More.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom breaks with party on transgender athletes in womens sports, sparking backlash

Friday, March 7 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- In this first episode of a new podcast published Thursday, California's Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, an LGBTQ ally, broke with his party, saying that transgender athletes playing in female sports is "deeply unfair.""I think it's an issue of fairness. I completely... Read More.

Height of hypocrisy: Backlash erupts over Trumps vow to protect police

Thursday, March 6 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump said in his speech to a joint session of Congress that he'll work to protect and support police. But his words set off a backlash that included a Democratic lawmaker accusing him of the "height of hypocrisy" and a... Read More.

OMB general counsel faces backlash following federal funding freeze order: Sources

Friday, January 31 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- When the Office of Management and Budget issued a sweeping order this week freezing trillions of dollars in federal grants and loans, senior White House officials had not reviewed it beforehand, according to sources familiar with the matter.The order was rescinded following legal challenges... Read More.

Trump, without citing evidence, attacks FAA diversity initiatives during plane crash briefing, prompts fierce backlash

Thursday, January 30 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump on Thursday claimed, without citing evidence, that diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives for air traffic controllers at the Federal Aviation Administration -- under Democratic presidents -- were partly to blame for the tragic plane and helicopter collision in Washington... Read More.

These companies are sticking with DEI amid backlash

Friday, January 24 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- While some companies are steering away from diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, others are sticking with their previous commitments.Leaders at Goldman Sachs, Costco and JPMorgan Chase & Co have recently spoken out in support of their diversity programs, as anti-DEI... Read More.