Elon Musk gets quiet White House reminders his power isn't unchecked

Elon Musk has received quiet White House reminders in recent days that while he has wide latitude to slash spending, his power is not unchecked.

NBC News - 11h

Elon Musk and DOGE are hacking the government

Musk has moved with lightning speed to try to remake the federal government. Many Democrats and even some Republicans say his efforts are unlawful.

NBC News - 1d

Kinzinger to House Dems: 'Get out there and do something' about Musk

Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) on Monday told House Democrats to “get out there and do something” about tech billionaire Elon Musk after employees at the U.S. Agency for International ...

The Hill - 1d

Quiet, please! The remarkable power of silence – for our bodies and our minds

Our increasingly noisy world has been linked to cardiovascular disease, anxiety and depression, as well as hearing loss. But that’s not the only reason we need more peace and quiet in our lives. No ...

The Guardian - 3d

Can Elon Musk harness the power of AI to fix the government's immigration issues?

There are real opportunities to make revolutionary progress with AI right now. And they don’t require spending hundreds of billions of dollars.

The Hill - 5d

White House holds press briefing

Watch live coverage as White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt holds a press briefing.

NBC News - 5d

White House aide says spending freeze isn't being rescinded despite memo

The White House is claiming the Wednesday move by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) rescinding a controversial order that froze a wide swath of federal financial assistance is not actually ...

The Hill - 6d

Elon Musk and His Friends Help Trump Shake Up the Government

The billionaire and his Silicon Valley associates landed in the capital and immediately moved to cut the size of the federal government, reprising the playbook he used after buying Twitter in 2022.

The New York Times - 6d

Tesla investors want Elon Musk to answer questions about 'salute,' role in Trump White House

Tesla’s fourth-quarter earnings report lands just over a week after President Donald Trump began his second term in the White House, with Elon Musk right by his side.

NBC News - 6d

Tesla investors want Elon Musk to answer questions about 'salute,' role in Trump White House

Tesla shareholders are asking questions about CEO Elon Musk and his political distractions ahead of fourth-quarter call.

CNBC - Jan. 29

White House warns Republicans to get behind Trump's nominees

The White House is seeking to send a message to reticent Senate Republicans to get on board with all of President Donald Trump’s nominees.

NBC News - Jan. 26

Sam Altman Is Beating Elon Musk at His Own Game, and It’s Honestly Brilliant

OpenAI’s CEO has stolen Musk’s thunder and it’s a lesson for every leader.

Inc. - Jan. 25

Elon Musk's father calls claims Elon made Nazi salute 'rubbish'

Errol Musk laughed and defended his son against allegations of making a Nazi salute, calling the accusation "absolute nonsense" and "rubbish."

The Hill - Jan. 23

Elon Musk has his doubts about Stargate. Here’s why he may be right.

Elon Musk is skeptical about Stargate, the AI joint venture that includes OpenAI, and in a rare occurrence, he may be right.

MarketWatch - Jan. 23

Trump to huddle with House GOP moderates at White House

A trio of moderate House Republicans are set to meet with President Trump at the White House on Wednesday, the latest huddle between the president and different GOP factions as the lower chamber ...

The Hill - Jan. 22

The Reluctant Steamroller in the White House

Trump is obsessed with asserting dominance over Hill Republicans. Except when it comes to his own agenda.

Politico - Jan. 22

Musk Is Likely to Get a West Wing Office for His Cost-Cutting Project

The world’s richest man had been expected to be situated in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, but a West Wing office would give him closer access to President Trump.

The New York Times - Jan. 20

Elon Musk already has a White House email address

On President Trump's first day in office, Elon Musk already has a coveted White House email address. A source tells The Hill that Musk, the billionaire who will head up the Department of ...

The Hill - Jan. 20

Trump returns to the White House

Incoming president to issue executive orders on deportations, tariffs and cuts to regulation

Financial Times - Jan. 20

A $1.8B startup sale made him wealthy—now he plans to donate half his net worth: 'The American Dream isn't just about getting rich'

Stack Overflow co-founder Jeff Atwood says he'll give away more than half his wealth — starting with $8 million in charitable donations — within the next five years.

CNBC - Jan. 18

Elon Musk once called his questions ‘boneheaded.’ What Wall Street is losing as this clear-eyed analyst retires.

With the incoming pro-business Trump administration, Wall Street needs people willing to ask hard questions and look into whether there’s substance behind bold corporate predictions.

MarketWatch - Jan. 18

Trump Picks a Jet-Setting Pal of Elon Musk to Go Get Greenland

Negotiations over an 836,000-square-mile island may fall to a close friend of Elon Musk with experience in deal-making. Just not that kind of deal-making.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

Biden, in farewell address, warns about dangers of unchecked power in ultra-wealthy

President Biden, in his farewell address to the nation, said there is a "short distance between peril and possibility."

ABC News - Jan. 15

Russell Vought Poised to Expand Power of White House Budget Office

If confirmed, Mr. Vought will be at the center of President-elect Donald Trump’s plans to upend the federal bureaucracy.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

White House holds press briefing

Watch live coverage as White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre holds a press briefing.

NBC News - Jan. 15

Elon Musk donates Cybertrucks to provide LA community with power, Internet amidst wildfire devastation

A Los Angeles County community near the Eaton Fire is getting help as wildfires have ravaged through residents' homes throughout the past week. Altadena, a census-designated place just north of ...

The Hill - Jan. 13

Mapping Elon Musk’s Global Empire

From tunnels to Tesla factories to SpaceX launch facilities, there’s barely a place on Earth that doesn’t feel the gravitational pull of humanity’s wealthiest reply guy.

Wired - Jan. 13

Jar Jar Binks Gets His Action Hero Moment In Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles

When Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles was released nearly 25 years ago, it featured a roster of heroes--and a few villains--from Lucasfilm's Star Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace. Jar ...

GameSpot - Jan. 10

Why Elon Musk had to drop his ‘DOGE’ pledge to cut $2 trillion from the federal budget

We told you he would months ago, when he made the promise.

MarketWatch - Jan. 10

Elon Musk to host chat with German far-right leader, adding to fears of his political meddling

Tech billionaire Elon Musk is preparing to host a live-streamed chat on his social media platform X with a leader of Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany party

ABC News - Jan. 9

Elon Musk is a monster bully on the loose, but he can only get his way if we let him | Martin Kettle

The democratic order has faced down tyrants and megalomaniacs before. The name of the game for liberals for 2025 and beyond must be survival. They can smell the fear. And they are thrilled by what ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

FirstFT: Elon Musk moves against Keir Starmer

Also in today’s newsletter, corporate borrowers rush to lock in loans and the growing interest in lunar spectrum

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Ros Atkins on...Elon Musk's political interventions

The BBC's Analysis Editor looks at Elon Musk's involvement in politics outside the US.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Elon Musk Is Roiling European Politics

The Trump ally has flooded X with posts criticizing European politicians, causing a diplomatic conundrum for the continent’s leaders.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

Elon Musk’s Dishonest Demagogy on Grooming Gangs

The billionaire is exploiting old atrocities to undermine his enemies.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Elon Musk and His Megaphone, X, Rattle British Politics

With 211 million followers on social media, the multibillionaire seems intent on using his global platform to rattle British politics.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

European leaders denounce Elon Musk's influence on the continent

Tech billionaire Elon Musk is getting wide pushback in European capitals as he tries to extend his recent political success in other countries.

NBC News - Jan. 6

Elon Musk loves to provoke – and Nigel Farage is his latest victim | Zoe Williams

The world’s richest man won’t be satisfied until all the politicians in his pocket have submitted to his dictatorial whims. In fiction, when a billionaire supervillain mobilises himself and his ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

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