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Democrats have a new boogeyman in Elon Musk: Takeaways from Tuesday's elections
Republicans also got key reinforcements for their slim House majority at an important moment. And Democrats made gains compared to 2024 in each key race.NBC News - 2d -
Democrats Show a Pulse: 6 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Elections
Energized against the new Trump era, and against Elon Musk, Democrats pulled off a crucial judicial victory in Wisconsin and cut into Republican margins in two Florida congressional races.The New York Times - 2d -
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 - 1d -
Elon Musk offers giveaway in Wisconsin Supreme Court election
Elon Musk will be in Wisconsin to hold a rally for Republican candidate Brad Schimel in a state Supreme Court election that could have a big impact on the next presidential race in the battleground ...NBC News - 5d -
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 Will Elon Musk Learn From the Wisconsin Supreme Court Election?
After a failed $20 million effort to tilt a State Supreme Court race, Elon Musk joins the ranks of billionaires frustrated by the laws of politics.The New York Times - 1d -
Musk visits Wisconsin ahead of critical election
Elon Musk is supporting the conservative candidate for Wisconsin's open state Supreme Court seat. Several groups aligned with Democrats accuse Musk of trying to buy the seat. The election there is ...NBC News - 4d -
Republicans aren't panicking about Trump or Elon Musk after Tuesday’s elections
Republicans say they’re not panicking as they gear up for major races this year and a fierce battle for control of Congress next year, despite getting shellacked in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race ...NBC News - 1d -
Democrats' win in Wisconsin court race also is a big loss for Elon Musk
The Democrats' victory in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race is a big loss for Elon MuskABC News - 2d -
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 -
Elon Musk rallies support for DOGE at Wisconsin campaign event
Elon Musk began and ended his town hall in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on Sunday by urging attendees to back conservative Brad Schimel in the state's high-stakes Supreme Court election Tuesday.NBC News - 4d -
Elon Musk emerges as 'sometimes the main character' in Wisconsin Supreme Court race
NBC News Correspondent Shaq Brewster joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss what’s at stake in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court election and how Elon Musk’s looming presence could mobilize voters.NBC News - 3d -
Fla., Wis. races are possible glimpses into how midterms may be approached: ANALYSIS
If Elon Musk continues to intervene in elections in a similar fashion, Democrats may have a winning playbook to replicate.ABC News - 2d -
Democrats target Musk after Schimel loss in Wisconsin court race
Democrats celebrated a liberal candidate's win in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race on Tuesday, when conservative candidate Brad Schimel, who was backed by tech billionaire Elon Musk and President ...The Hill - 2d -
Democrats score critical win in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race
Democrats scored a critical win on Tuesday with Susan Crawford's victory in Wisconsin's Supreme Court race despite a massive campaign effort for the Republican candidate from Elon Musk. It comes as ...NBC News - 2d -
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 - 22h -
Wisconsin judicial race provides a critical test for Democrats’ anti-Elon Musk playbook
Billionaire White House adviser Elon Musk has played a major role in the uptick in spending in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race. NBC News’ Shaquille Brewster explains how the judicial race is ...NBC News - 3d -
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 -
Wisconsin provides a critical test for Democrats' anti-Elon Musk playbook
Next week’s Wisconsin Supreme Court race is emerging as the first big test of Democrats’ anti-Elon Musk strategy as the party searches for a winning message following its loss to President Donald ...NBC News - Mar. 27 -
Democratic-backed judge wins Wisconsin race in setback for Elon Musk
Elon Musk was a prominent fundraiser in the campaign, and was the subject of attack ads aired by Crawford's supporters.BBC News - 2d -
Musk and early voting take center stage in Wisconsin and Florida elections
A steady stream of money, advertisements and activity from national political figures has flowed into Wisconsin and Florida ahead of elections Tuesday.NBC News - 3d -
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 -
Elon Musk hands out $1m checks to voters amid Wisconsin supreme court election race
Musk denied he was buying votes but said the court election outcome would be critical to Trump’s agenda and ‘the future of civilization’. Elon Musk gave out $1m checks on Sunday to two Wisconsin ...The Guardian - 4d -
Fantasy baseball buzz: What you need to know for Tuesday
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.ESPN - 3d -
Haberman: Trump advisers 'tired of Musk's presence'
New York Times political correspondent Maggie Haberman said Wednesday that President Trump’s advisers are “tired of” tech billionaire Elon Musk hanging around. “He does see advantages in having ...The Hill - 1d -
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 -
Booker says Democrats 'have to take some responsibility' for state of the country
Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) on Tuesday said Democrats "have to take some responsibility" for the current state of the country, during his first interview after setting a new record for the longest ...The Hill - 2d -
Democrats Have Problems. Turning Out for Special Elections Isn’t One of Them.
They have come out in strong numbers in smaller races so far this year, and in the early voting for today’s elections.The New York Times - 3d -
The key places to watch in Tuesday's elections in Wisconsin and Florida
A handful of elections in Florida and Wisconsin have become key tests of President Donald Trump’s political standing just over two months into his second term in the White HouseABC News - 3d -
Elon Musk could be the Democrats’ best hope | Moira Donegan
His failure in Wisconsin could provide a model for the defeatist Democrats. Instead of fearing him, they should make him a symbol. It’s important to relish the little pleasures in life, like the ...The Guardian - 8h -
Musk-funded group spends big in Wisconsin Supreme Court race
Elon Musk and his political operatives have tried to shape the closely watched Wisconsin Supreme Court race in ways that are not immediately obvious but could be critical to Tuesday’s outcomeABC News - 4d -
Musk slams ‘fake judges’ who 'should be ashamed of themselves'
Tech billionaire Elon Musk slammed “fake judges” challenging him in legal battles during an interview on Fox News’s “The Five” Tuesday, where he also highlighted the importance of the Wisconsin ...The Hill - 2d -
Political pendulum swings back toward Democrats
Embattled Democrats have new reason to hope. The party has spent the early months of the year soul-searching the causes of a bitter election defeat and fighting internally over how best to counter ...The Hill - 1d -
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 reportedly to step down from lead Trump role as service limit nears
Insiders say Musk will leave soon, when 130-day cap on government service expires but ‘Doge’ team set to continue. Elon Musk ’s polarizing stint slashing and bashing federal bureaucracy will ...The Guardian - 2d -
Elon Musk will remain adviser to Trump even after DOGE work concludes, Vance says
On Air Force One on Thursday, President Trump said Elon Musk can stay "as long as he'd like," but he added there will be a point when "Elon's gotta have to leave."CBS News - 22h -
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 -
Trump told Cabinet that Elon Musk will leave administration in coming months: NBC News
President Donald Trump told reporters Monday that DOGE chief Elon Musk has done an "amazing" job but noted that the Tesla CEO has "got a big company to run."CNBC - 1d -
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 -
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 - 2d