Elon Musk and Donald Trump Have Chosen Chaos

Elon Musk secured his choke hold on the mechanics of the federal government weeks ago. Along with Donald Trump, he has already standardized chaos across the US.

Wired - 14h

Elon Musk could be a bridge between the U.S. and China — but for which country’s benefit?

Tech billionaire Elon Musk’s financial interests in China have raised concern that they could influence his work as a senior adviser to President Donald Trump.

NBC News - 5d

Lara Trump: Americans should be 'kissing the feet of Elon Musk and Donald Trump'

Fox News host and former Republican National Committee co-Chair Lara Trump argued Americans should be thankful for the work billionaire Elon Musk is doing on behalf of President Trump to shrink the ...

The Hill - Mar. 11

The United States of Elon Musk Inc.

The degree to which Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s interests are intertwined is unprecedented—and ultimately unsustainable.

Wired - Mar. 13

Donald Trump Bought a $90,000 Tesla With 37 Recall Notices Against It

Here’s hoping Elon Musk won’t have to personally fix President Trump’s new EV anytime soon.

Wired - Mar. 12

Senate Republican says Musk ‘does not have the power to fire people’

Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) said Sunday that tech billionaire Elon Musk “does not have the power to fire people.” "Elon Musk does not have the power to fire people. The president of the United States ...

The Hill - Mar. 9

Trump buys a Tesla from Elon Musk at the White House

President Donald Trump bought a Tesla from Elon Musk at the White House. Trump declared the vehicles “beautiful” and in particular praised the company’s unusually designed Cybertruck.

NBC News - Mar. 11

New political spending signals Elon Musk's huge role in the GOP is still growing

After having sunk more than a quarter-billion dollars into the 2024 election and then taken a central role in President Donald Trump’s administration, billionaire Elon Musk is demonstrating that ...

NBC News - 1d

Elon Musk’s self-destruction

The cost for Donald Trump of keeping the world’s richest man by his side is growing

Financial Times - Mar. 11

LPGA pro Dani Holmgvist gets married at Mar-a-Lago, celebrates with Trump and Elon Musk

Who is Dani Holmqvist, the LPGA pro who got married at Mar-a-Lago, and celebrated with President Donald Trump and Elon Musk,

Yahoo Sports - 5d

How Elon Musk's Trump support could hurt — or help — Tesla

Elon Musk is both the CEO of the largest U.S. EV maker and the right-hand-man to President Donald Trump. Bears say it's a disaster for Tesla, bulls say a boon.

CNBC - Mar. 11

Can Donald Trump afford a trade war with Canada?

And can Elon Musk afford a tumble in Tesla's share price?

BBC News - Mar. 12

Donald Trump Held Another Million-Dollar ‘Candlelight’ Dinner—With Elon Musk in Tow

Unlike the previous fundraiser, this event did not appear on President Donald Trump’s official schedule.

Wired - 4d

'SNL' taps into cynicism over Elon Musk's White House influence

Questions about tech investor Elon Musk's extraordinary influence in President Donald Trump's White House found answers that doubled as punchlines on "Saturday Night Live."

NBC News - Mar. 9

Tesla dealerships targeted as Elon Musk decries "evil attacks"

Elon Musk's ties to the Trump administration have provoked protests and violent attacks on Tesla across the U.S.

CBS News - 2d

Trump insists Musk, Rubio have 'great relationship'

President Trump insisted that Secretary of State Marco Rubio and close Trump adviser Elon Musk have a "great relationship" following an explosive report that the two clashed during a contentious ...

The Hill - Mar. 9

Tesla shares have declined every week since Elon Musk went to Washington

Tesla's stock has dropped for seven straight weeks, a stretch that dates back to the beginning of Donald Trump's second term in the White House.

CNBC - Mar. 8

Value of Elon Musk’s X ‘rebounds to $44bn purchase price’

Dramatic reversal of fortune for platform since billionaire owner became key ally of Donald Trump. Business live – latest updates The value of Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, has ...

The Guardian - 2d

How the White House is handling Elon Musk and potential conflicts of interest

As the public face of President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency, billionaire tech CEO Elon Musk has an expansive portfolio that spans across the many levers of government — and ...

NBC News - 6h

Tesla facilities across the country attacked in protest of Elon Musk

A wave of anti-Tesla attacks have occurred as Elon Musk takes a leading role in President Trump's cost-cutting task force known as DOGE.

CBS News - Mar. 8

Tesla Stocks Tumble as Elon Musk’s Political Role Grows More Divisive

The automaker’s shares soared after Election Day as Elon Musk took a high-profile role as a Trump adviser. Now those gains have evaporated.

The New York Times - Mar. 12

Photos: LPGA player's star-studded Mar-a-Lago wedding, featuring Donald Trump, Elon Musk

Dani Holmqvist's wedding party included Vanessa Trump and daughter Kai Trump.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Government expert on Elon Musk and DOGE's "slash-and-burn exercise"

Trump campaign funder and government disrupter Elon Musk has used unprecedented power to quickly eliminate thousands of federal jobs and shutter entire programs and agencies, using tactics that ...

CBS News - 5d

Donald Trump’s war on America’s universities

The administration has chosen Columbia University as the site of the first battle in a much wider conflict

Financial Times - 13h

No evidence of coordinated vandalism of Teslas despite Musk and Trump claims

Law enforcement and extremism experts find no evidence of coordinated attacks on Teslas, despite claims from CEO Elon Musk and President Donald Trump.

NBC News - 7h

Why Trump’s Tesla Showcase Mattered to Elon Musk

A lot has changed since former President Joseph R. Biden Jr. snubbed Elon Musk at an event in 2021.

The New York Times - Mar. 12

This LPGA player got married at Mar-a-Lago and celebrated with Donald Trump, Elon Musk

Dani Holmqvist's Palm Beach wedding was a star-studded affair.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Tesla faces backlash over Elon Musk's ties to Trump and far-right support

Tesla shares have plunged more than 47% since President Trump's inauguration as criticism mounts over Elon Musk's involvement in the administration and his statements backing far-right views. ...

CBS News - Mar. 11

Trump denies Elon Musk will be briefed on China at Pentagon

Elon Musk is set to make a high-profile visit to the Pentagon on Friday as U.S. defense officials tell NBC News he is expected to get an unclassified briefing that will include China. Trump denies ...

NBC News - 14h

Digging into Elon Musk's relationship with California

Before becoming President Trump's right-hand man in Washington, D.C., Elon Musk built his career on the West Coast. Emma Anderson, California tech editor for Politico, joins "America Decides" to ...

CBS News - Mar. 13

DOGE doxx site maps 'Musk World' as Trump AG threatens Tesla vandals with federal charges

Tesla CEO Elon Musk spent hundreds of millions to help President Donald Trump win a second term. His electric vehicle maker is paying a price for that.

CNBC - 2d

Trump floats sending Tesla attackers to El Salvador prisons as White House rallies to defend Musk

Tesla and SpaceX boss Elon Musk, the world's richest man, donated more than $250 million toward President Donald Trump's successful presidential campaign.

CNBC - 10h

Trump defends Elon Musk, DOGE cuts to federal workforce

President Trump defended Elon Musk and DOGE over the weekend after reported rifts between Musk and Cabinet members. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.

CBS News - Mar. 10

What Elon Musk’s Suit Says About Trump and Power

When Elon Musk puts on a nice suit, it has a way of looking like a demotion.

The New York Times - Mar. 11

Elon Musk's Starlink has a growing footprint in the federal government

The use of Starlink has been adopted by at least one additional federal agency since Donald Trump began his second presidential term.

NBC News - Mar. 8

Musk having ‘great difficulty’ running businesses amid DOGE obligations, Tesla stock slide

Tech billionaire Elon Musk admitted he is having “great difficulty” running his various businesses as he juggles an advisory role in the Trump administration and leads the Department of Government ...

The Hill - Mar. 11

Trump denies reports of infighting between Cabinet, Elon Musk

President Trump is pushing back against reports of infighting between his Cabinet and Elon Musk. He also appears to be reversing course on tariffs again, with new threats against Canada.

CBS News - Mar. 8

Trump downplays infighting between Elon Musk, Marco Rubio, other officials

President Trump is backing a House Republican plan to avert a government shutdown next week. He also played down reports of in-fighting in his Cabinet with advisor Elon Musk. Nikole Killion has the ...

CBS News - Mar. 8

Elon Musk Seeks to Put $100 Million Into Trump Political Operation

Elon Musk has signaled he wants to make some donations not just to his own super PAC, which is called America PAC and has spent heavily on President Trump in the past, but to an outside entity.

The New York Times - Mar. 11

Inside Elon Musk’s ‘Digital Coup’

Musk’s loyalists at DOGE have infiltrated dozens of federal agencies, pushed out tens of thousands of workers, and siphoned millions of people’s most sensitive data. The next step: Unleash the AI.

Wired - Mar. 13

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