Reed Hastings, who co-founded Netflix in 1997 and served as its CEO or chairman for almost three decades, will leave the company to focus on "philanthropy and other pursuits" following a failed bid to acquire Warner Bros. The post Netflix Co-Founder Reed Hastings Stepping Down After Almost Three Decades. appeared first on The National Pulse .
Reed Hastings, who co-founded Netflix in 1997 and served as its CEO or chairman for almost three decades, will leave the company to focus on “philanthropy and other pursuits” following a failed bid to acquire Warner Bros. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Netflix co-founder and chairman Reed Hastings announced he will leave the company after nearly 30 years. Hastings, who stepped down as CEO in 2023 to become chairman, will not seek re-election to the board when his current term expires in June 2026. DETAIL: Hastings co-founded Netflix in 1997 and served as CEO from 1999 until 2023, playing a pivotal role in transforming the company into a global streaming giant. Notably, his exit follows Netflix’s failure to acquire Warner Bros., which…Open
Olivia Troye, once an adviser to former Vice President Mike Pence, has launched a congressional campaign in Virginia's 7th District—as a Democrat. The post Former Pence Adviser Olivia Troye Runs for Congress — As a Democrat. appeared first on The National Pulse .
Olivia Troye, once an adviser to former Vice President Mike Pence, has launched a congressional campaign in Virginia’s 7th District, running as a Democrat. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Olivia Troye, a former aide to Vice President Mike Pence and a vocal critic of President Donald J. Trump, announced her candidacy for Congress as a Democrat in Virginia’s 7th District. Troye highlighted her opposition to “MAGA” Republicans and framed her campaign as a defense of democratic values and marginalized communities. DETAIL: Troye, who previously worked for the Republican National Committee and the George W. Bush administration, left the Trump White House in 2020, claiming ethical concerns. She later endorsed Joe Biden and criticized Trump…Open
Will the president suffer losing his dovish supporters? The post Trump’s New Media Army appeared first on The American Conservative .
Politics Trump’s New Media Army Will the president suffer losing his dovish supporters? As the United States is once again stuck in another war in the Middle East, it is worth remembering many people voted for President Donald Trump, and some of his most implacable conservative foes opposed him, precisely because they thought he might avoid costly nation-building projects. While the Never Trump movement was somewhat eclectic, it was always disproportionately hawkish. Some of the original Never Trumpers returned to the Republican fold when Trump turned out not to be a Trojan horse liberal. Others more animated by character…Open