Key Takeaways
- AI startup Perplexity made a surprising $34.5 billion bid for Google's Chrome browser.
- President Trump publicly challenged Goldman Sachs over its chief economist's tariff predictions.
- The White House seeks to reshape Smithsonian museum narratives ahead of the country's 250th anniversary.
Deep Dives
Chrome Bid
- AI startup Perplexity made an unsolicited $34.5 billion offer for Google's Chrome, despite being valued at $18 billion.
- The bid emerges as Google faces a judge's ruling that might force a Chrome spin-off due to antitrust violations.
Trump vs. Goldman
- President Trump publicly urged Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon to replace his chief economist over past tariff predictions.
- Trump asserted tariffs have not negatively impacted the U.S. economy, also questioning Solomon's outside career.
Smithsonian Review
- The White House plans a comprehensive review of Smithsonian museums' exhibitions and materials.
- This aims to align museum content with President Trump's interpretation of American history for the nation's 250th anniversary.