How Sam Altman Sidestepped Elon Musk to Win Over Donald Trump
After helping President Trump get elected, Elon Musk was poised to dominate the country’s A.I. policies. Then Mr. Altman sneaked into the White House.
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Elon Musk Does Not Want to Buy TikTok
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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 - 14h -
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How Trump is testing checks and balances through Elon Musk's DOGE
NBC News' Laura Jarrett looks at whether there are legal paths to block recent moves by President Trump and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.NBC News - 1d -
Pres. Trump gives Elon Musk and DOGE permission to look at Pentagon
President Donald Trump continues his efforts to reduce the size of the federal government, including the Pentagon, with the help of Elon Musk and his DOGE commission. NBC News Correspondents Kelly ...NBC News - 1d -
Elon Musk’s journey from climate champion to backing EV-bashing Trump
Musk believes Tesla’s rivals are more vulnerable to Trump’s moves against electric vehicles. Donald Trump ’s attempts to slash incentives for electric cars would cause sales of the vehicles to ...The Guardian - 1d -
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How Elon Musk boosted false USAID conspiracy theories to shut down global aid
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Elon Musk’s DOGE Is Working on a Custom Chatbot Called GSAi
The chatbot is part of Elon Musk and President Donald Trump’s ambitions to use AI and other technologies to cut costs and modernize the US government.Wired - 2d -
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The journal’s editorial board includes multiple scientists, such as Trump health nominees Jay Bhattacharya and Marty Makary, who opposed Covid public health measures.Wired - 2d -
As Elon Musk Attacks DEI, Tesla Quietly Addresses Racism Complaints
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Democratic polling finds Elon Musk is unpopular
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WATCH: Screaming match erupts among house lawmakers over motion to subpoena Elon Musk
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee attempted to subpoena Elon Musk to testify but the procedural motion quickly turned into screaming and name-calling.ABC News - 3d -
Senate’s top appropriator says Elon Musk has gone too far
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New Democratic bill targets Elon Musk
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Brzovic, Boyd lead Charleston to 88-83 OT win over Elon
Ante Brzovic scored 27 points and Derrin Boyd added six of his 24 points in the overtime as Charleston defeated Elon 88-83ABC News - 1h -
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 - 9h -
How Trump, Musk and Bezos could preserve humanity from an asteroid strike
At the moment, humanity has all of its eggs in the planet Earth basket.The Hill - 11h -
Elon Musk and how the left makes monsters of us all
Liberals are finding out that when you try to silence all dissent, you create thousands of outcasts.The Hill - 12h -
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 - 14h -
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 - 1d -
Donald Trump revokes Joe Biden’s security clearance in latest revenge move
US president cites Biden’s removal of Trump’s security clearance in 2021 in the wake of the January 6 attacks and attempts to overturn the 2020 election result. President Donald Trump has said he’s ...The Guardian - 1d -
Elon Musk's DOGE entered NOAA headquarters, sources say
Employees from the White House's Department of Government Efficiency have entered the Office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA. CBS News environmental correspondent ...CBS News - 1d -
Trump says Elon Musk and DOGE will review "just about" every federal agency
President Trump said nearly every federal agency in the U.S. government could fall under the scrutiny of Elon Musk and the White House's Department of Government Efficiency, known as DOGE. CBS News ...CBS News - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
Can anyone stop Elon Musk’s hostile takeover of the US government?
The billionaire’s aggressive efficiency drive has critics warning of a constitutional crisis. Allies say he’s just getting startedFinancial Times - 1d -
WATCH: Screaming match erupts among house lawmakers over motion to subpoena Elon Musk
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee attempted to subpoena Elon Musk to testify but the procedural motion quickly turned into screaming and name-calling.ABC News - 3d -
Elon Musk’s Takeover Is Causing Rifts in Donald Trump’s Inner Circle
“He’s getting too big for his breeches,” says one Trumpworld source.Wired - 3d -
Super Bowl ads offer laughs, celebs and surprises to win over viewers
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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 - 3d
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