Elon Musk turns his sights to Social Security. Could he cut it?
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Trump says he could withhold aid from Jordan and Egypt if they reject his Gaza plan
It comes as Jordan's King Abdullah visited the White House on Tuesday.ABC News - 1h -
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The billionaire, who is serving President Trump as an unpaid “special government employee,” will file a confidential report on his financial interests, according to a White House official.The New York Times - 8h -
Behind Elon Musk’s Hostile Bid for Control of OpenAI
The tech mogul is unlikely to win. But his goal may be more about making life difficult for the A.I. start-up and its leader, Sam Altman.The New York Times - 10h -
How Elon Musk's crusade against government could benefit Tesla
Elon Musk has long railed against the U.S. government, saying numerous investigations and safety programs have stymied Tesla, his electric car company, and its efforts to create fleets of robotaxis ...ABC News - 19h -
Jim Jordan backs Elon Musk’s authority to cut federal government
“It's something that people evaluated and voted for on November 5,” the Ohio Republican said.Politico - 2d -
With Elon Musk watching, Trump says he's giving DOGE even more power
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he was signing an executive order to give tech billionaire Elon Musk more power over the federal workforce, adding to Musk's swift and sweeping consolidation of ...NBC News - 1h -
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The Pharmaceutical Industry Heads Into Elon Musk’s Wood Chipper
Who needs N.I.H. grants? A lot of red-state universities, for one.The New York Times - 8h -
Trump counts pennies while Social Security and Medicare burn
Trump’s latest idea may be popular, but won’t get us far.MarketWatch - 8h -
As Musk cuts federal spending, his own firms have received billions in contracts
As Elon Musk has led an effort to slash government spending, his own companies have, over the last few years, received billions of dollars in government contracts.ABC News - 10h -
‘Captain America’ star Anthony Mackie says he turns to his hometown New Orleans for ‘normalcy’
As he takes on the role of Captain America in the upcoming Marvel movie, Mackie has good reason to buy real estate in New Orleans.MarketWatch - 14h -
Democrats rally against Musk: ‘Hands off our Social Security’
Democrats rallied against billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk, who also heads up President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), outside the Social Security Administration’s headquarters ...The Hill - 1d -
My mother did not receive Social Security after my father died. Could a new law change that?
“My mom has always been a school teacher and never paid into Social Security.”MarketWatch - 1d -
Elon Musk’s assault on the US federal bureaucracy
Supposed efficiency drive is providing cover for a power grab by the executive branchFinancial Times - 1d -
A tidal wave of resistance is coming for Elon Musk
Musk’s outrageous behavior is lighting a fresh fire under Democrats in Congress.The Hill - 1d -
How a land law sparked Elon Musk's accusations of 'genocide' against his home country
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order cutting U.S. aid to South Africa, following claims he has made about the country discriminating against white farmers.NBC News - 1d -
Trump says he’s revoking security clearances for people he doesn’t 'respect'
President Trump on Sunday said that he has revoked the security clearances of people he doesn’t respect, days after he said he would end former President Biden's security clearance. “There are ...The Hill - 2d -
How Elon Musk is using tech to DOGE the government
Elon Musk is using his tech and leadership playbook in a crusade against the federal bureaucracy as he and his allies attempt to gain access to sensitive information and use emerging tech to speed ...The Hill - 2d -
Ella Baron on Elon Musk butchering USAid – cartoon
Continue reading...The Guardian - 2d -
How This Entrepreneur Turned Social Media Star Built His Public Speaking Confidence
These steps can help you structure and deliver the best speech possible.Inc. - 2d -
Elon Musk Does Not Want to Buy TikTok
The mogul says acquiring already-established companies like TikTok is not really his style.Inc. - 2d -
Elon Musk Brings His Playbook From Twitter to the Government
Ryan Mac and Kate Conger, two New York Times technology reporters who together wrote a book about what happened when Elon Musk bought Twitter, explain some of his tactics.The New York Times - 3d -
Who is part of DOGE leader Elon Musk's family?
Elon Musk is taking an influential Washington role but remains private about his family and life out of the spotlight.The Hill - 3d -
Who is helping Elon Musk gut the US government?
The billionaire’s cost-cutting ‘Doge’ staff includes wealthy executives, far-right ideologues and young engineers. Elon Musk’s rapid attempt to defund and depopulate the federal government has ...The Guardian - 3d -
What does Elon Musk believe?
The man given free rein by Trump to crusade against the federal government supported Democrats until 2022. But some of Musk’s longstanding positions lead a straight line to his far-right ...The Guardian - 3d -
Elon Musk put a chip in this paralysed man’s brain. Now he can move things with his mind. Should we be amazed - or terrified?
An accident left Noland Arbaugh paralysed, but Musk’s Neuralink brain implant allows him to control computers with his thoughts. Is it a life-changing innovation that could help millions – or the ...The Guardian - 3d -
Trump says he is revoking Biden's security clearance
"There is no need for Joe Biden to continue receiving access to classified information," President Donald Trump says.BBC News - 3d -
Trump Says He’s Revoking Biden’s Security Clearance
The president suggested that he was acting in retaliation for his predecessor’s pulling of his security clearance shortly after the Jan. 6 riot.The New York Times - 3d -
Democrats Take Aim at Elon Musk
It’s the first sign of unified opposition for a rudderless and leaderless Democratic Party.The New York Times - 3d -
Trump and Musk Attack Journalists by Name in Social Media Posts
Since his inauguration, the president has been quick to demonize what he calls “the fake news media.” On Friday, both men demanded that individuals be fired.The New York Times - 3d -
Inside Elon Musk's government takeover
A tech-focused media outlet has become a premiere source for breaking news on Elon Musk, his inner circle and their efforts to reshape the federal government. Katie Drummond, global editorial ...CBS News - 4d -
This Is How Democrats Can Counter Elon Musk
Recklessness will not get us to a revitalized government, but neither will excessive caution and addiction to procedure.The New York Times - 4d -
Elon Musk vs The US Government
Musk says "it's now or never" for his revolutionBBC News - 4d -
Why Does Elon Musk Think He Can Treat the U.S. Government Like Twitter?
My latest five-whys looks at Musk’s motivations.Inc. - 5d -
The Far Right Has a New Hero: Elon Musk
Elon Musk’s takeover of the federal government has inspired adoration from far-right communities online that used to be reserved for Donald Trump.Wired - 6d
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