The latest Twitter news and updates. Twitter is a social networking service, primarily microblogging but also a picture and video sharing service, founded by Jack Dorsey, Noah Glass, Biz Stone and Evan Williams in 2006. Subsidiaries of the company have included Vine, Periscope and MoPub. Twitter's biggest competitors are Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. In 2022, after a lengthy back and forth, Tesla CEO and investor Elon Musk purchased Twitter for $44 billion.Twitter was rebranded to X in 2023.
Kristi Noem responds to ICEBlock app: 'Obstruction of justice'
The secretary of Homeland Security said that the app, which warns people of where ICE officers are operating, could encourage attacks against government agents.
Elon Musk announces major change to X
Elon Musk said that hashtags would be banned from adverts on his social media platform, describing them as an "esthetic nightmare"
Was popular MAGA "Texas Patriot" account run from Pakistan? What we know
Some social media users have claimed that a popular MAGA X account was run by an individual in Pakistan.
Dad left stunned by Disneyland breakfast bill: "almost spit out my coffee"
The parent's post, which showed that the family breakfast cost $937.65, has been viewed millions of times.
Musician offers simple fix for Will Smith's new single on X: "Way better"
"This is just a tempo issue."
Republican senator takes down controversial posts about Minnesota shootings
The posts generated backlash, with Democratic critics accusing Lee of spreading misinformation and politicizing a tragedy.
MAGA pounds Tim Walz for once appointing Minnesota assassin to state board
Several MAGA members have called out the state's Democratic leader over his previous appointment of the suspect to the governor's workforce development board.
ABC News fires Terry Moran after post blasting Trump and Stephen Miller
ABC News initially suspended Moran for calling Trump administration deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller a "world class hater."
Tesla warns drivers about monumental NJ charging station decision
Tesla tweets its criticism of EV charging decision by New Jersey Turnpike Authority.
Elon Musk's X posts about Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein disappear
The billionaire had claimed in a post on Thursday that the president was named in the much-discussed Epstein files.
Donald Trump warns of 'serious consequences' if Elon Musk backs Democrats
Elon Musk had toyed with the idea of backing another party - including a third party - in the wake of his falling out with President Donald Trump.
Elon Musk's secret weapon in his war with Donald Trump
Musk used X—formerly Twitter—to help rebuild Trump's public image and support his presidential run. What happens if he turns it against the president?
Elon Musk says Donald Trump is 'in the Epstein files'
Elon Musk has dropped what he referred to as "the really big bomb" in his rapidly escalating feud with President Donald Trump.
X services down? Reports of service disruption surge
Users reported widespread outages on Elon Musk's X platform on Tuesday, with over 35,000 disruptions logged before service normalized.
Elon Musk's X/Twitter Down: Platform outages reported
As of 4:30 p.m. ET, Downdetector reported more than 15,000 X outages.
Elon Musk responds to Trump voter's fury over lack of DOGE votes
A Republican influencer recently went viral after saying the GOP "blew it" by failing to codify DOGE cuts.
Is X down? Thousands report outage on Musk's platform
Elon Musk's social media platform has been hit by outages on Saturday as thousands of users have reported issues.
Marjorie Taylor Greene gets into X fight with Elon Musk's AI bot
Greene called xAI's Grok "left leaning" after the bot said her actions "contradict Christian values of love and unity."
Trump voter saying GOP 'blew it' goes viral
A content creator and former nuclear scientist has gone viral after blasting the Republican Party on social media.
Crisis PR Will Be a Lifeline When AI Supercharges Misinformation | Opinion
AI is evolving faster than our ability to understand its consequences.
Elon Musk's robot draws mixed reactions after dance performance goes viral
In a recent viral video, Elon Musk's new robot demonstrated its dance moves, drawing mixed reactions.
Congress Finally Took On AI Policy. It's Just Getting Started | Opinion
We have proof that Washington can act on AI and digital harms. Now, we need to keep the momentum going.
Prince Harry and Meghan's Beyoncé selfie goes viral
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry cut loose at the Cowboy Carter tour and shared a very loved up video online.
San Francisco's great American comeback
Written off as hopelessly broken, the City by the Bay is recalibrating—fighting back against crime, restoring order, and reclaiming its lost identity as one of America's great cities.
Will MrBeast buy Elon Musk's X? YouTuber says he "might own platform soon"
MrBeast may soon become the first YouTuber billionaire.
Woman buys house, years later finds "extra room" which isn't on the plans
What made the discovery of the hidden room all the more extraordinary were the dreams Laura Kohler had had before finding it.
Could 100 men really take on one gorilla and win? We asked ChatGPT
Debate raged on X over the weekend as to whether 100 men could win a fight with a gorilla. Newsweek sought to settle the argument.
FBI Director Kash Patel announces arrest in New Mexico Tesla arson attack
According to Patel, evidence recovered during the operation suggests the suspect may have been planning more.
Social Security issues update after reports of messaging changes
The SSA has denied it is moving public announcements to one platform and says it will "communicate through any and all mediums."
Video of Bill Maher revealing details of his dinner with Trump goes viral
Maher met with President Donald Trump at the White House earlier this month for a dinner brokered by mutual friend Kid Rock.