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Kara Swisher

Kara Swisher

Co-founder and Editor-at-Large, Recode

    Latest articles by Kara Swisher

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    Trump’s travel ban is still suspended after a U.S. appeals court declined to reinstate itTrump’s travel ban is still suspended after a U.S. appeals court declined to reinstate it
    Technology

    Next likely stop for this whole sorry situation: The U.S. Supreme Court.

    By Kara Swisher
    Technology
    Molly Graham is taking on a top ops role at the Chan Zuckerberg InitiativeMolly Graham is taking on a top ops role at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
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    The $45 billion philanthropic organization is aiming widely, using Facebook stock.

    By Kara Swisher
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    Uber CEO Travis Kalanick is leaving President Trump’s business advisory councilUber CEO Travis Kalanick is leaving President Trump’s business advisory council
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    The car-sharing service had faced criticism for trying to work with the new administration.

    By Kara Swisher
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    Google, Apple, Facebook and Microsoft draft a joint letter opposing Trump’s travel banGoogle, Apple, Facebook and Microsoft draft a joint letter opposing Trump’s travel ban
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    It’s the first joint effort from big U.S. businesses to try to support immigration.

    By Kara Swisher
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    After considering reversal, Trump says he will keep federal LGBTQ protections intactAfter considering reversal, Trump says he will keep federal LGBTQ protections intact
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    That said, the administration could still add provisions that hinder the rule to bar discrimination.

    By Kara Swisher
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    Fasten your seatbelt, Peter Thiel, it’s going to be bumpy for Trump in Silicon Valley!Fasten your seatbelt, Peter Thiel, it’s going to be bumpy for Trump in Silicon Valley!
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    Muslim ban today, gay rights tomorrow, encryption after that — techies are going to have to get used to a very political atmosphere fast.

    By Kara Swisher
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    Airbnb’s, Salesforce’s and Etsy’s CEOs are the latest tech leaders to speak out against Trump’s Muslim banAirbnb’s, Salesforce’s and Etsy’s CEOs are the latest tech leaders to speak out against Trump’s Muslim ban
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    Sometimes muted, other times outraged, but all protesting the appalling new immigration rules.

    By Kara Swisher
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    Apple CEO Tim Cook on Trump’s Muslim ban: ‘Apple would not exist without immigration ... It is not a policy we support.’Apple CEO Tim Cook on Trump’s Muslim ban: ‘Apple would not exist without immigration ... It is not a policy we support.’
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    The move comes as other tech leaders finally start speaking out against the new president’s policies.

    By Kara Swisher and Ina Fried
    Technology
    Tech leaders finally find their voice, opposing Trump’s Muslim ban: ‘So un-American, it pains us all.’Tech leaders finally find their voice, opposing Trump’s Muslim ban: ‘So un-American, it pains us all.’
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    The silence from Silicon Valley had been deafening.

    By Kara Swisher
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    Snap plans to publicly file for its much-anticipated IPO late next weekSnap plans to publicly file for its much-anticipated IPO late next week
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    The social communications company’s current valuation is $25 billion, said sources.

    By Kara Swisher