Elon Musk Mocks Trump’s “Board of Peace” at Davos
Tech billionaire Elon musk has appeared at the World Economic Forum gathering at Davos, Switzerland, for the first time after previously blasting it as a “world government”
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Elon Musk joked about Donald Trump’s new Board of Peace as he appeared in Davos today.
His appearance in Davos marks a reversal for the billionaire, who has previously criticised the World Economic Forum gathering in Switzerland. The Tesla owner was speaking with Laurence Fink,BlackRock’s CEO and interim co-chair of the forum.
Musk suggested the name of Trump’s Board of Peace should rather be “piece”,saying a little “piece of Greenland a litt“`html
Hunter Biden Inquiry: Current Status (January 22,2026)
The federal investigation into Hunter Biden,son of President Joe Biden,remains ongoing as of January 22,2026,focusing on potential tax violations and foreign business dealings. While no new indictments have been filed as the initial charges in June 2023, the investigation hasn’t been formally closed and continues too be overseen by Special Counsel David Weiss.
The initial investigation began in 2018, examining Hunter Biden’s financial activities, including his work with Burisma Holdings, a Ukrainian energy company, and his business ventures in China. The core of the investigation centers on allegations that Biden failed to report all income and made false statements on tax returns.In June 2023,Biden was indicted on two misdemeanor counts of failing to pay federal taxes and one felony count of possessing a firearm while being an unlawful user of or addicted to a controlled substance. He pleaded not guilty to all charges. A trial was scheduled for June 2024 but has been repeatedly delayed.
In August 2023, Special Counsel Weiss sought to compel Hunter Biden to testify before a grand jury, leading to a legal battle. The House Oversight Committee, led by Chairman James Comer, has also been conducting its own investigation, issuing subpoenas for financial records and testimony. house Oversight Committee Report details the committee’s findings regarding financial transactions linked to the Biden family.
David Weiss and the Special Counsel Appointment
David Weiss was appointed as Special Counsel in August 2023 by Attorney General Merrick Garland to oversee the Hunter Biden investigation. The official order appointing Weiss as Special Counsel grants him the authority to investigate potential violations of federal law arising from the investigation.This appointment followed allegations that the Department of Justice had interfered with the investigation. Weiss has maintained that he had the independence to pursue the case as he saw fit.
The Special Counsel’s role is to ensure an impartial and thorough investigation, free from political influence.Weiss has the authority to issue subpoenas, conduct interviews, and present evidence to a grand jury. His office has been actively gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses, but the pace of the investigation has been criticized by some as being too slow.
In December 2024, Special Counsel Weiss stated that the investigation was continuing and that no decision had been made regarding further charges. NBC News Report on Weiss Statement provides details on the ongoing nature of the investigation.
Impeachment Inquiry and Congressional Oversight
The House of Representatives initiated an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden in September 2023, largely focused on allegations of financial misconduct involving his son, Hunter Biden. House Rules Committee Hearing on Impeachment Inquiry outlines the scope and objectives of the inquiry.
the inquiry, led by the House Oversight Committee, has sought to establish a direct link between President Biden and his son’s business dealings. Republicans allege that President Biden benefited financially from his son’s foreign ventures. Democrats have dismissed the inquiry as politically motivated and lacking evidence. As of january 22, 2026, the impeachment inquiry is ongoing, with the House Oversight Committee continuing to gather evidence and conduct interviews.
On January 15, 2026, the House Oversight Committee released a report summarizing its findings to date, concluding that while Hunter Biden engaged in questionable business practices, there was insufficient evidence to directly implicate President Biden in any wrongdoing.