Elon Musk and Tesla Shareholders Are Richer Than Ever

Tesla stock and Elon Musk’s net worth are both smashing record highs.

Inc. - 5h

Was mocking Musk a mistake? Democrats think about warmer relationship with the billionaire

Democrats had soured on the richest man on the planet. But a few are starting to wonder if that was a mistake.

Politico - 11h

Elon Musk contradicts RFK Jr.'s sentiments on weight loss drugs

Elon Musk validated the use of GLP-1 drugs in a post on X on Wednesday. But Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said he's opposed to Americans using them to fight obesity.

ABC News - 18h

Tesla Owners Use Bumper Stickers to Express Feelings About Elon Musk

As Elon Musk has become a key player in President-elect Donald J. Trump’s world, Tesla owners are marking their cars to signify where they stand — for or against.

The New York Times - 1d

Elon Musk's net worth tops $400 billion, a first for any person

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is now worth more than $400 billion, according to Bloomberg News. Here's how his wealth stacks up.

CBS News - 22h

Elon Musk's Tesla lobbied UK to charge petrol drivers more

Musk's firm backed the government's green stance, despite its maverick chief executive's social media attacks.

BBC News - 1d

Americans are paying more than ever for health insurance

Consumers are venting frustrations about health insurance in wake of UnitedHealthcare CEO murder. Costs have outpaced inflation for years.

CBS News - 2d

Trump's Cabinet woes are back, earlier than ever

President-elect Donald Trump could break the record for most failed Cabinet nominations to start a term.

ABC News - 2d

EU tech chief strikes conciliatory tone with Elon Musk

Henna Virkkunen seeks to repair relations after her predecessor sparked US billionaire’s ire

Financial Times - 3d

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 - 5d

Elon Musk and the Tech Billionaires Steering Trump’s Transition Team

The involvement of wealthy investors has made this presidential transition one of the most potentially conflict-ridden in modern history.

The New York Times - 5d

Elon Musk spends $277 million to back Trump and Republican candidates

Elon Musk was the largest donor in the 2024 election cycle, spending at least $277 million to back President-elect Donald Trump and other Republican candidates.

CBS News - 5d

Israel seeks Elon Musk’s influence in resolving hostage situation in Gaza

SpaceX head has had Trump’s ear since election, and Israel hopes he can convince president-elect to pursue a deal. Israel has sought to enlist Elon Musk ’s help in reviving hostage negotiations ...

The Guardian - 6d

Israeli president calls Elon Musk to revive Gaza hostage talks

Families of those held in enclave urge Isaac Herzog to keep issue in focus for incoming Trump administration

Financial Times - 6d

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 - 6d

Elon Musk Brings Trump’s Government Efficiency Push to Capitol Hill

Elon Musk and former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy went to Capitol Hill.

Inc. - 6d

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 - 6d

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 - 6d

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

Flu cases make NHS busier than ever with 95% of beds full

NHS England medical director warns hospitals under strain after sharp rise in flu cases.

BBC 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

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 Musk

ABC 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

Elon Musk’s Tesla pay-package fight is back in the spotlight, but here’s an even bigger issue

With his whopping pay package still tied up in legal limbo, Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk could begin to push for the controlling stake he once said he wanted in the electric-vehicle maker.

MarketWatch - 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

Khanna: Excluding Musk, Tesla from California EV credits 'just foolish'

Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) criticized California for a recent proposal that would cut Tesla out of receiving electric vehicle (EV) credits during a Tuesday appearance on CNBC. “California having ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

Judge reaffirms ruling invalidating massive Tesla pay package for Musk

A Delaware judge on Monday again blocked Elon Musk’s multibillion-dollar pay package from Tesla. The controversial compensation agreement, which is now worth more than $100 billion, was reapproved ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

Delaware Judge Upholds Ruling That Denied Musk Massive Tesla Pay Package

Chancellor Kathaleen St. Jude McCormick cited ‘multiple, material misstatements’ in a company proxy statement as she reaffirmed earlier rulings scrapping the CEO’s $56 billion compensation award.

Inc. - Dec. 3

AT&T sees earnings growth over next 3 years; eyes more than $40B in anticipated shareholder returns

AT&T anticipates earnings growth over the next three years thanks to the momentum of 5G and fiber services

ABC News - 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 $50 Billion Tesla Pay Can’t Be Reinstated, Delaware Judge Rules

The judge said she would not reverse her decision to strike down the package after Tesla shareholders approved it a second time.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

Tesla CEO Elon Musk loses bid to get $56 billion pay package reinstated

Elon Musk's pay package granted in 2018 was the largest compensation plan in U.S. history for a public company executive.

CNBC - Dec. 3

Tesla CEO Elon Musk loses bid to get $56 billion pay package reinstated

Tesla CEO Elon Musk lost his bid to get his 2018 CEO pay package reinstated on Monday when a Delaware judge upheld her prior ruling that the compensation plan was improperly granted.

NBC News - Dec. 3

Tesla loses bid to restore Musk’s record $56bn pay package

Delaware judge rejects shareholders’ overwhelming reapproval of award for chief of electric-car maker

Financial 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

A Delaware judge has reaffirmed her ruling that Tesla must revoke Elon Musk’s multibillion-dollar pay package

ABC News - 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

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