Trump to give Musk top US science medal

President Donald Trump plans to award the National Medal of Science to tech leaders Elon Musk, Sergei Brin, Jensen Huang, Lisa Su, Michael Dell, and Satya Nadella at a ceremony on Thursday. The event, titled "Science: A New Golden Age," aims to highlight the contributions of these innovators to America's global leadership in technological advancement.

Musk, who previously clashed with Trump over issues like government cost-cutting and his role in the 2024 presidential campaign, has since returned to the administration's favor. Musk and Huang recently attended a White House state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping, as well as a meeting where tech executives pledged to self-regulate concerning artificial intelligence.

Despite Trump's skepticism about AI's potential threats to humanity, he remains a strong advocate for the tech sector's crucial role in driving the U.S. economy into a "Golden Age." However, the Republican Party may face a setback in the upcoming midterm elections due to voter concerns over the Iran war and economic challenges.