Elon Musk Rages as Brazil Freezes Starlink’s Assets

Musk can continue with election cash giveaways for now, judge rules

Prosecutors say the case will now move to a federal court, following a request from Musk's lawyers.

How Elon Musk Changed Course to Go All Out for Trump

The billionaire has poured nearly $120 million into a pro-Trump voting effort and used his social media platform, X, to spread misinformation, despite public statements he made in the past about ...

Business - The New York Times - November 1

Elon Musk's America PAC Has Created an Election Denial Cesspool on X

The group has nearly 50,000 members, many enthusiastically sharing debunked claims about voting fraud. “It's just an election denier jamboree,” says one expert.

Tech - Wired - October 31

Elon Musk’s xAI in Funding Talks That Could Value Company at $40 Billion

The financing efforts follow that of rival OpenAI, which recently closed a funding round that valued it at $157 billion.

Tech - The New York Times - October 31

Elon Musk’s ‘election integrity community’ on X is full of baseless claims

Feed is rife with posts of individuals deemed suspicious and calls for doxxing with little evidence provided of fault. While Elon Musk faces his own election integrity questions offline, the X ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

In Elon Musk's "election integrity" community on X, false claims proliferate

Elon Musk is encouraging X users to report instances of voter fraud in a new group on the platform. Many of the posts are unsubstantiated or false.

Elon Musk’s America PAC Hit With Class Action Lawsuit

Canvassers for California representative Michelle Steel are suing the congresswoman's campaign, America PAC, and others, alleging that they were promised hourly wages, then told pay would depend on ...

Tech - Wired - November 1

Who are the people winning Elon Musk’s $1 million daily giveaways?

What we know about America PAC winners

Elon Musk’s canvassing operation sued in California for alleged labor law violations

Plaintiffs accuse America Pac of several violations during its operation to support Orange county’s Michelle Steel. Elon Musk’s troubled canvassing operation on behalf of Donald Trump and the ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

How Elon Musk’s X Account Dominates the Platform Ahead of the Election

The billionaire has effectively become the star of his social media platform, transforming X into a reflection of his personal views before the election.

Business - The New York Times - November 3

Elon Musk's influence over Trump is being closely watched by Beijing

Tech billionaire Elon Musk’s influence over former President Donald Trump could be good news for China, where he has extensive business interests.

Musk has parked his Tesla on the White House lawn

The opinionated billionaire is not on the ballot, but he has turned the US election into an effective pulpit

Business - Financial Times - November 4

Pennsylvania judge declines to block Elon Musk’s $1m voter prize giveaway

Prosecutors had called sweepstakes a scam that violates state election law and asked for it to be shut down. US election 2024 live: latest polls, results and updates The $1m-a-day voter ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Judge rejects request to block Elon Musk $1 million voter giveaway

Tesla CEO Elon Musk and his America PAC are backing Donald Trump in the presidential election against Vice President Kamala Harris.

Business - CNBC - November 4

Judge allows Elon Musk's $1 million giveaways to continue

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner sought an emergency injunction to stop Elon Musk's America PAC's million-dollar giveaway.

Will Elon Musk impact who wins Pennsylvania? Experts weigh in.

Elon Musk, the world's wealthiest person, has campaigned in support of Trump.

Elon Musk can keep giving $1m to US voters in swing states, judge rules

The giveaway is not a lottery-like contest and the recipients are not chosen randomly, his lawyer said.

Election Day Is Here for Elon Musk---Who Isn't on the Ballot

The billionaire’s era as a political operative faces its biggest test in the battle between Trump and Harris.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 4

Elon Musk could be the biggest winner of a second Trump term

Elon Musk could reap numerous benefits from a friendly government run by Donald Trump.

Pennsylvania Judge Allows Elon Musk’s $1 Million Voter Giveaways

Judge Angelo Foglietta ruled that the pro-Trump America PAC was not an illegal lottery, as the Philadelphia district attorney claimed.

Business - Inc. - November 5

Elon Musk’s Twitter Takeover Set Off a Race to the Bottom

Social media companies that once at least tried to promote a healthy information ecosystem have largely given up—and insiders say Musk’s example gave them cover.

Tech - Wired - November 5

Elon Musk sued over $1m-a-day election giveaway

Complaint alleges Musk’s America Pac deceived voters by falsely claiming prize winners would be chosen at random. US election 2024 – live news updates US election results 2024: live map and ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Racism, snipers’ bullets and Elon Musk: the Trump campaign in 10 moments

Trump’s campaign was possibly one of the most extreme, with violent rhetoric and a profound sense of grievance, but he resonated with enough people to win. US election 2024 – latest updates US ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

WATCH: Elon Musk spends election night with Trump at Mar-a-Lago

Elon Musk tweeted out a photo from Mar-a-Lago, showing Donald Trump huddled around and speaking with Musk and Dana White.

Trump’s Victory Is a Major Win for Elon Musk and Big-Money Politics

The candidate largely let the billionaire run his $175 million ground game — a gamble that future candidates could look to emulate.

Business - The New York Times - November 6

Elon Musk Helped Elect Trump. What Does He Expect in Return?

The world’s richest man gave his money and time in campaigning for the president-elect and now is putting in his requests for a friendlier regulatory environment.

Business - The New York Times - 6 days ago

'A star is born:' Elon Musk's big bet on Trump pays off

Elon Musk’s massive bet on President-elect Trump appears to have paid off, as the billionaire owner of Tesla and SpaceX looks ahead to an administration likely to boost his companies and his own ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

How Elon Musk stands to cash in on Trump's presidential victory

Tesla CEO Elon Musk poured at least $130 million into a pro-Trump campaign effort after an assassination attempt on the former president in July.

Business - CNBC - 6 days ago

Elon Musk Is Already Asking Trump for Payback After Supporting His Campaign

The billionaire CEO reportedly began lobbying Trump to hire SpaceX employees for top Defense Department roles to help with government contracts and derail regulators.

Business - Inc. - 6 days ago

What Elon Musk could gain from Trump's second term

Some of the richest men in the world have already become even richer due to President-elect Donald Trump's victory. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, the net worth of Elon Musk, one of ...

Elon Musk might be Wall Street’s great white whale

The US election and elevation of the Tesla boss could lead to big deal fees. The race is on to be his favourite consigliere

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Trump’s Historic Chief of Staff Pick, and What Elon Musk Wants Now

Plus, for $200, he was the voice of the internet.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

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