Austin Alonzo

Kansas City

Reporter at The Epoch Times

Articles

Palantir Denies Claims It Is Building Master Database

6 days ago | gopusa.com | Austin Alonzo

Palantir Technologies is roundly denying claims it’s building a massive, unified database containing Americans’ personal information, following media coverage implying its work for various federal agencies could enable unprecedented surveillance. On May 30, the New York Times published an article highlighting the potential impact of the more than $900 million worth of federal contracts awarded to the Denver-based technology company since the beginning of the Trump administration.
Palantir, Trump Data Order Spark Privacy Concerns, Denial From Company

6 days ago | theepochtimes.com | Austin Alonzo

ADThe technology company is disputing claims that it’s working with the government to create a master database of all Americans. 6/21/2025|Updated: 6/21/2025Palantir Technologies is roundly denying claims it’s building a massive, unified database containing Americans’ personal information, following media coverage implying its work for various federal agencies could enable unprecedented surveillance.
Bessent Explains Differences With Musk, Calls Himself ‘Ninja’ to Elon’s ‘Viking’

1 week ago | theepochtimes.com | Austin Alonzo

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent sought to cool rumors of a feud with Elon Musk, stressing a shared goal to cut government waste despite different styles. 6/18/2025|Updated: 6/18/2025Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent downplayed reports of a fiery clash with former White House adviser Elon Musk, describing their differences as stylistic rather than substantive. In an interview with the New York Post published on Wednesday, Bessent was asked about his reported scuffle with Musk.
California Sues Trump Admin Over EV Emissions Rollback

2 weeks ago | theepochtimes.com | Austin Alonzo

California filed suit against a federal emissions rollback measure, calling it illegal and a threat to public health, clean air progress, and state authority. 6/13/2025|Updated: 6/13/2025Hours after President Donald Trump signed a package of resolutions to block California’s vehicle emission standards, California fired back with legal action. On June 12, California Gov.
Trump Hints at an Executive Order to Address Illegal Immigrant Farmworkers

2 weeks ago | theepochtimes.com | Austin Alonzo

The president acknowledges the need to accommodate farmers, hoteliers, and leisure business operators who have illegal immigrant employees. 6/12/2025|Updated: 6/12/2025President Donald Trump says he'll issue an order to address illegal farm and hotel workers as protests against immigration enforcement efforts spread nationwide.
Trump to Sign Resolutions Nixing California’s EV Rules, White House Official Says

2 weeks ago | theepochtimes.com | Austin Alonzo

The move challenges California’s clean car rules and will likely spark legal battles. Industry groups back the move to ease emissions standards. 6/12/2025|Updated: 6/12/2025President Donald Trump will sign a package of resolutions on June 12 that will block California’s landmark vehicle emissions mandates, a White House official confirmed to The Epoch Times. On Thursday, Trump is scheduled to sign three resolutions previously passed by Congress under the Congressional Review Act.
Musk Says Tesla Robotaxi Rides Could Begin June 22 in Austin, Texas

2 weeks ago | theepochtimes.com | Austin Alonzo

The service could be delayed to ensure safety, the Tesla CEO says. 6/11/2025Updated: 6/11/2025Tesla’s long-awaited robotaxi service could begin offering rides as soon as June 22, CEO Elon Musk said on Tuesday. In a June 10 post on X, Musk said the self-driving vehicle and ride-sharing service will launch in Austin, Texas. The exact date, however, is tentative. Austin Alonzo covers U.S. political and national news for The Epoch Times.
GM Announces $4 Billion Investment to Make More Gas-Powered Vehicles

2 weeks ago | theepochtimes.com | Austin Alonzo

Citing a slowdown in EV sales, the company is ramping up internal combustion product plants in Michigan, Kansas, and Tennessee. 6/11/2025Updated: 6/11/2025General Motors is investing about $4 billion in U.S. manufacturing to expand production of internal combustion engine vehicles amid slower-than-expected electric vehicle sales. On June 10, the Detroit automaker announced plans to expand finished vehicle production at facilities in Michigan, Kansas, and Tennessee.
Bessent explica diferencias con Musk y se califica de "ninja"

2 weeks ago | elepoch.com | Austin Alonzo

El secretario del Tesoro, Scott Bessent, restó importancia a las informaciones sobre un fuerte enfrentamiento con Elon Musk, exasesor de la Casa Blanca y describió sus diferencias como estilísticas más que de fondo. En una entrevista con el New York Post publicada el miércoles, preguntaron a Bessent por su supuesta pelea con Musk. Bessent dijo que ambos tuvieron desacuerdos, pero que los dos quieren llegar al mismo sitio.
Trump firma resoluciones para anular normas de VE en California

2 weeks ago | elepoch.com | Austin Alonzo

El presidente Donald Trump habla en el Despacho Oval en Washington el 10 de junio de 2025. (Saul Loeb/AFP a través de Getty Images)La medida desafía las normas sobre vehículos limpios de California y probablemente desencadenará batallas legales. Los grupos industriales respaldan la medida para flexibilizar las normas sobre emisiones. ESTADOS UNIDOSPor Austin Alonzo12 de junio de 2025, 5:51 p. m. | Actualizado el12 de junio de 2025, 5:56 p. m.