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Elon Musk gives out $1M to Wisconsin voters after unsuccessful legal challenge
Taking the stage in Green Bay wearing a yellow foam cheesehead hat, Elon Musk gave out $1 million checks on Sunday to two Wisconsin voters.CBS News - 4d -
Crockett responds to Bondi's 'threat' over Musk criticism
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) on Wednesday pushed back against Attorney General Pam Bondi after the Justice Department head criticized the Texas Democrat’s comments about tech billionaire Elon ...The Hill - 1d -
Breaking down the Wisconsin, Florida special elections
Democrats on Tuesday scored a win in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race, while Republicans held on to two seats in deep-red Florida districts, raising questions about what the results mean as both ...The Hill - 1d -
Why a Wisconsin Supreme Court Election Is All About Trump
Elon Musk’s prominent role in the most expensive judicial race in American history has helped turn Tuesday’s election into a battle over national politics.The New York Times - 4d -
Musk still plans a major role in midterm elections despite loss in Wisconsin: Sources
Elon Musk looked to downplay Tuesday's major election defeat in Wisconsin -- leaving many to question Musk's influence and whether he could be a political liability.ABC News - 1d -
Trump privately indicates Elon Musk to step back from role as his term ends: Sources
President Donald Trump indicated to top advisers that Elon Musk could be taking a step back from his current role, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News.ABC News - 1d -
5 takeaways from Wisconsin Supreme Court race, Florida special elections
Democrats scored a critical win Tuesday in their first major test at the ballot box since President Trump took office in January. The elections came amid growing anger over the Trump’s ...The Hill - 2d -
What to Watch in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court Election and Florida’s Special Elections
Voters in a crucial court race and two House special elections will provide hints of how the country views President Trump and Elon Musk, months after they took power.The New York Times - 3d -
Steve Kornacki: How Democratic voter intensity powered Susan Crawford to a win in Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Supreme Court election underscored that Democrats hold a key advantage in lower-profile contests in the Trump era.NBC News - 2d -
High-stakes election in Wisconsin tests Musk’s influence
Voters headed to the polls on Tuesday for special elections in Florida and a Supreme Court race in Wisconsin, where spending surpassed $80 million – a record for a state court campaign – including ...NBC News - 2d -
Elon Musk Visits CIA to Discuss DOGE Cuts
A federal judge ordered the agency to reconsider its firings of employees who had been assigned to diversity recruiting.The New York Times - 3d -
Live results: Wisconsin schools superintendent race
Wisconsin voters are weighing in on whether to allow the state's superintendent of public instruction, Jill Underly, to keep her job. Underly has the support of the state Democratic Party, as well ...The Hill - 3d -
Trump, Musk tout voter Wisconsin ID passage as preferred candidate loses court bid
President Trump and his senior adviser, tech billionaire Elon Musk, touted the passage of the ballot measure Tuesday that amends Wisconsin’s Constitution to mandate photo identification for voters. ...The Hill - 2d -
Wisconsin Republicans Hit Their Vote Target, but Democrats Blew Past Theirs
The liberal candidate in the state’s Supreme Court race benefited from outsize Democratic turnout as counties swung left across the state.The New York Times - 2d -
Elon Musk Made an Election About Him and Wisconsin Said, ‘No, Thanks’
Republicans would be wise to seize the moment while this failure is raw to remind Trump what a political loser his buddy is turning out to be.The New York Times - 2d -
Steve Kornacki: Democratic base 'a lot more motivated' to turn out for Wisconsin Supreme Court race
NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki crunches the numbers as voters cast their ballots in Wisconsin's Supreme Court election.NBC News - 3d -
How Wisconsin's Supreme Court race could have national impact
Wisconsin is preparing for what could be the most expensive state judge election in U.S. history. Money has been pouring into the campaigns of both the conservative and liberal candidates from of ...NBC News - 4d -
Takeaways from the Wisconsin and Florida elections
Here are the takeaways from a liberal's victory in Wisconsin and GOP wins in Florida races to succeed Mike Waltz and Matt Gaetz in Tuesday's elections.CBS News - 2d -
Two major elections and Karen Read murder case retrial: Morning Rundown
Today’s elections in Wisconsin and Florida will serve as a referendum on Donald Trump and Elon Musk.NBC News - 3d -
For Trump, Elon Musk Is a Liability, but Still Useful for Now
Elon Musk has become a valuable heat shield for a president who avoids blame at any cost.The New York Times - 1d -
Senate Democrats open investigation into reports AI could replace contract workers at Education Department
Senate Democrats are opening an investigation into reports that Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is attempting to replace some contract workers at the Education Department ...The Hill - 2d -
Source: Trump told Cabinet that Musk will leave government role in coming months
President Trump discussed Elon Musk transitioning back to the private sector at a Cabinet meeting last month, according to a senior White House official. President Trump has publicly said Musk will ...NBC News - 1d -
Elon Musk’s xAI Acquires X, Because of Course
Social platform X struggled after Elon Musk took over, but its fortunes improved dramatically after US President Donald Trump won reelection. Now it will be become part of Musk's AI startup xAI.Wired - 6d -
Elon Musk accused of nonpayment by 2024 election canvasser
A lawsuit filed earlier this week accuses tech billionaire Elon Musk and his super PAC of failing to pay canvassers who helped President Trump's 2024 presidential campaign. Musk and America PAC ...The Hill - 1d -
The people vs Musk: billionaire transforms Wisconsin court contest
State election has become most expensive judicial race in US history as Tesla boss spends unprecedented amountFinancial Times - 4d -
Everybody hates Elon. But why?
Do you hate Elon Musk? If you do, you're certainly not alone.The Hill - 4d -
Musk says he is giving out two $1 million checks to 'get attention' from 'legacy media'
Tech billionaire Elon Musk handed out oversized $1 million checks to two attendees of his town hall in Wisconsin on Sunday evening, saying the stunt is cheaper and more effective than paying for ...The Hill - 4d -
Musk hands out $1M checks after efforts to block the giveaways in court are rejected
The Wisconsin Supreme Court rejected state Attorney General Josh Kaul's lawsuit to stop Elon Musk and America PAC from giving $1 million each to two town hall attendees.ABC News - 4d -
N.Y. Lawmakers Fight Trump With a Proposal Targeting Elon Musk
A bill would authorize an audit of a state deal allowing Tesla to lease a factory site near Buffalo for $1 a year, and would create a way for the state to claw back subsidies.The New York Times - 2d -
SEC continuing $150 million lawsuit against Elon Musk
The Securities and Exchange Commission is continuing its $150 million lawsuit against Elon Musk that was brought during the Biden administration.ABC News - 4d -
Spanberger confirmed as Democratic nominee for Virginia governor's race
Former Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.) was confirmed Thursday as the presumptive Democratic nominee in the 2025 gubernatorial race in Virginia. She is the lone Democrat running to be governor, ...The Hill - 18h -
Musk to remain ‘friend and adviser’ to Trump after leaving Doge, says Vance
Vice-president makes remark after reports that president told cabinet members billionaire will be stepping back. JD Vance said on Thursday that Elon Musk would remain a “friend and an adviser” to ...The Guardian - 1d -
Federal Judge Allows DOGE to Take Over $500 Million Office Building for Free
It’s the culmination of a weeks-long standoff between Elon Musk’s DOGE team and the United States Institute of Peace.Wired - 2d -
Polls Close in Wisconsin’s Key Court Contest
More than two million people had been expected to vote to decide the balance of the state’s Supreme Court, as Elon Musk is paying $50 to anyone who uploads a photo of a resident outside a precinct.The New York Times - 2d -
The Rise and Fall of Elon Musk
His belief that liberal democracy has failed and that technologists should lead can be traced to the unusual life of his grandfather.The New York Times - 11h -
North Carolina court orders 65,000 votes in disputed race to be recounted in win for GOP
A three-judge panel of the North Carolina Court of Appeals ruled Friday that more than 65,000 votes cast in the contested race for the state Supreme Court in 2024 must be recounted and verified — a ...NBC News - 2h -
Wisconsin Supreme Court race poised to be most expensive of its kind on record
The race for an open seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, to be determined Tuesday, is poised to shatter fundraising records for a state Supreme Court race. “Tomorrow's #WIPol Supreme Court race is ...The Hill - 4d -
Startup Founder Claims Elon Musk Is Stealing the Name ‘Grok’
Elon Musk said he borrowed the name from a 1960s science fiction novel, but another AI startup applied to trademark it before xAI launched its chatbot.Wired - 4d -
Elon Musk expected to leave his role at DOGE in coming months
Elon Musk, who spearheaded the effort to slash federal spending with the Department of Government Efficiency, is limited to a term of 130 days as a "special government employee," meaning his time ...NBC News - 1d -
Democratic group focused on downballot races hauls in $600K in first quarter
A Democratic group focused on downballot races said Thursday that it hauled more than $600,000 in the first quarter of 2025. In a Thursday press release, the Democratic Association of Secretaries ...The Hill - 23h