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Elon Musk Shook Up U.S. Politics. Will the U.K. Be Next?
Musk has already helped propel Donald Trump into the White House. Now he might have his sights on another iconic address: 10 Downing Street.The Wall Street Journal - 12h -
4 Reasons China Meddles in Local U.S. Politics
American intelligence agencies have warned of influence operations targeting city halls and statehouses. But what’s in it for Beijing?The New York Times - 1d -
GOP Lawmakers Want Elon Musk to Be Speaker of the House
There is no requirement that the Speaker of the House be an elected member of Congress. After Elon Musk all but killed a bill to fund the government, lawmakers now propose to cut out the middleman.Wired - 1d -
U.K. Water Utilities Can Hike Bills by 36% Over Next Five Years, Watchdog Says
Water companies in England and Wales can raise customers’ bills over the next five years to help pay for improvements to prevent sewage spills into waterways, the regulator said.The Wall Street Journal - 1d -
Elon Musk backs Germany’s far-right AfD
Billionaire entrepreneur wades into election campaign by reposting criticisms of frontrunner Friedrich MerzFinancial Times - 12h -
A year in review of 2024 U.S. politics
2024 was the biggest global election year in history. Here in the U.S., politics and the presidential election dominated headlines. CBS News' Major Garrett breaks it all down.CBS News - 1d -
Is Elon Musk a National Security Risk?
Federal agencies are reviewing whether the tech mogul and ally of Donald Trump complied with disclosure rules meant to protect state secrets.The New York Times - 1d -
Elon Musk Flexes His Political Strength as Government Shutdown Looms
The world’s richest man led the charge to kill a bipartisan spending deal, in part by promoting false and misleading claims about it.The New York Times - 1d -
Rand Paul floats Elon Musk for speaker
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) suggested that Elon Musk serve as House Speaker in a Thursday post on X following contentious debates over the continuing resolution (CR). “The Speaker of the House need not ...The Hill - 1d -
'Elon Musk has killed the bill': Tech billionaire flexes newfound political muscle
Elon Musk's opposition to the funding bill, which came ahead of Donald Trump's own opposition the the bill, has drawn ire from politicians across the aisle.NBC News - 2d -
Johnson has a huge new problem: Elon Musk
The tech scion spent the day whipping against the CR — and Republicans are getting in line behind him.Politico - 2d -
The Guardian view on Elon Musk and UK politics: interference in plain sight | Editorial
American tech billionaires are no more entitled to meddle in British democracy than other foreign oligarchs. Under most circumstances, a British politician seeking cash from a foreign oligarch ...The Guardian - 2d -
How Elon Musk and Taylor Swift Can Resolve U.S.-China Relations
Trump will face a new China this time, one whose advanced manufacturing muscles have exploded in size, sophistication and quantity.The New York Times - 3d -
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin Ramps Up Competition with Elon Musk and SpaceX
A new rocket from Mr. Bezos’ company Blue Origin and a satellite system from Amazon could heat up competition with SpaceX, owned by Mr. Musk.The New York Times - 3d -
How Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy teamed up to gut $2 trillion in government spending
The entity known as DOGE will have to go after Social Security and healthcare programs to hit its targets. Some in Washington don’t believe it stands a chance.MarketWatch - 4d -
Elon Musk’s Playbook for DOGE Has a Precedent: X
Mr. Musk is wielding his X account to single out federal employees and agencies for cuts. He has used this method before.The New York Times - 4d -
OpenAI Fires Back at Elon Musk’s Lawsuit
The artificial intelligence start-up argues that Mr. Musk is trying to hamstring its business as he builds a rival company.The New York Times - Dec. 14 -
The U.K. is probing a BlackRock deal. What happens next.
The Competition and Markets Authority said it will launch a formal investigation into BlackRock’s acquisition plansMarketWatch - Dec. 13 -
Elon Musk and DOGE vs. Regulators
The billionaire has needled government agencies, armed with potential influence over their budgets. But some of these organizations are also looking into his interests.The New York Times - Dec. 13 -
Elon Musk and Tesla Shareholders Are Richer Than Ever
Tesla stock and Elon Musk’s net worth are both smashing record highs.Inc. - Dec. 12 -
Elon Musk’s rumoured $100m donation may just fuel a fresh look at UK political funding
Though denied, the mere fact a foreign billionaire could chuck so much money at one party might just spur rule changes. Elon Musk has denied he is gearing up to chuck $100m at Nigel Farage’s Reform ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
JD Vance, Elon Musk and the Future of America
How the two men’s visions for America come together, or clash, is a key to the new administration’s success.The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
Money, lawyers or boosting Farage on X: how Elon Musk could affect UK politics
The billionaire, having helped Trump regain the White House, is reportedly turning his interest to Britain. Elon Musk appears to have many obsessions. The world’s richest man is evangelical about ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
Elon Musk risks being 'political puppet master', says Nick Clegg
The former deputy PM turned top Meta boss tells Nick Robinson that Musk is playing an "outsized" role in US politics.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy’s DOGE Goes to Congress
The tycoons in charge of President-elect Donald J. Trump’s amorphous government efficiency initiative made the rounds on Capitol Hill, bashing debt but revealing little about how they will tackle it.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk meet with Republicans to talk DOGE spending cuts
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy began swapping ideas in person with congressional Republicans about ways they could slash federal spending and regulations.NBC News - Dec. 5 -
Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy meet with lawmakers on DOGE plans
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are meeting with lawmakers Thursday on plans for the newly coined of Department of Government Efficiency.CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Jeff Bezos, OpenAI founder talk Elon Musk’s new government role
CNBC’s Andrew Ross Sorkin joins TODAY to recap his annual DealBook Summit where he had conversations with Elon Musk’s top competitors, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos and OpenAI’s Sam Altman, to discuss Musk's ...NBC News - Dec. 5 -
Jeff Bezos and Sam Altman Discuss Elon Musk’s Political Power at DealBook Summit
At the DealBook summit, some billionaires and political leaders marveled at the tech mogul’s reach, access to the levers of power, and staggering wealth.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Bond ‘vigilantes’ are targeting France — for different reasons than in the U.S. or U.K.
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s three-month-old government collapses after historic no-confidence vote.MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Downplays Dangers of A.I. and Elon Musk
The chief executive of OpenAI said the technology would boost productivity and rejected worries that his rival mogul could use his political influence to harm competitors.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
OpenAI CEO 'not that worried' about Elon Musk's influence in Trump administration
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is locked in a legal dispute with rival Elon MuskABC News - Dec. 4 -
2023 DealBook Summit Concluded With an Elon Musk Discussion
Mr. Musk caught even Andrew Ross Sorkin off guard, as the Tesla and SpaceX leader accused advertisers that had pulled their money from X of trying to “blackmail” him.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the threat to press freedom
A second term for Trump has chilling implications for critical independent journalism and the media the industry . Donald Trump’s second term promises to deliver historic threats to US press ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Massive Elon Musk donation news to me, says Farage
Claims the X mogul is planning to donate $100m to Reform UK are dismissed by party leader Nigel Farage.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
What's Next in the Legal Battle Over Elon Musk's $100 Billion Pay Deal
The Tesla CEO’s record-breaking compensation package has hit another roadblock, after a Delaware judge again rejected the deal.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3 -
Can we keep the Elon Musks of the world out of British politics? Only if we act now | Oliver Bullough
The tech billionaire is said to be considering giving $100m to Reform UK. That should jolt efforts to cap political donations. It is an inevitable consequence of the inequality inherent to the ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Will Elon Musk Ever Collect His Full Tesla Pay Package?
The electric vehicle maker vowed to appeal after a Delaware judge rejected the tech mogul’s massive compensation deal for a second time.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Elon Musk’s $56bn Tesla pay package rejected again by US judge
Kathaleen McCormick in Delaware rules Musk not entitled to vast sum despite Tesla shareholders voting to reinstate it. A judge ruled on Monday that Tesla chief executive Elon Musk is still not ...The Guardian - Dec. 2 -
Scottie Pippen Mocked for Post About Elon Musk on the Bulls
Scottie Pippen, a basketball star turned crypto fanatic, posted about how many championships Chicago would have won with Mr. Musk. The answers weren’t kind.The New York Times - Dec. 2
