By Theodore Schleifer, Ryan Mac, Lily Boyce and Kirsten Grind Elon Musk occupies a rare place at the center of American power. As the “first buddy,” he has won the ear of President-elect Donald J.

Le Pen now has unprecedented power over French politics. By joining forces with the hard left, Le Pen's far-right National Rally party toppled Bayrou's predecessor Michel Barnier earlier this month.