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How Elon Musk Has Planted Himself Almost Literally at Trump’s Doorstep
For much of the period since Election Day, the billionaire has been staying at a $2,000-a-night cottage at Mar-a-Lago, giving him easy access to the president-elect.The New York Times - 30m -
Elon Musk throws support behind Johnson for Speaker
Elon Musk backed Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Monday, as the top Republican in the House attempts to secure support ahead of Friday’s Speaker vote. The tech mogul’s vote of confidence followed ...The Hill - 2h -
Germany Accuses Elon Musk of Trying to Influence its Election
The billionaire’s support for the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party focuses on its approach to regulation, but is seen as boosting the cause of the extreme right.Inc. - 8h -
Berlin accuses Elon Musk of trying to influence German election
Government spokesperson says freedom of speech ‘covers the greatest nonsense’ after Musk’s endorsements of AfD. The German government has accused Elon Musk of trying to meddle in the country’s ...The Guardian - 9h -
German government seeks to downplay Musk's backing of far-right party ahead of general election
The German government has sought to downplay efforts by tech entrepreneur Elon Musk to get involved in the country’s general election campaign by repeatedly endorsing the far-right Alternative for ...ABC News - 9h -
Berlin says Elon Musk is trying to exert influence over German election
Billionaire Elon Musk is trying to exert influence over the German election taking place in February, a government spokesperson said on Monday.NBC News - 11h -
Trump Weighs In on H-1B Visas Supported by Elon Musk
He said in an interview that he had used the visas for skilled workers “many times.” But he has mainly used visas for unskilled workers like housekeepers.The New York Times - 1d -
Elon Musk Doubles Down on Support for German Far-Right AfD
The world’s richest man, a key adviser to President-elect Donald J. Trump, ridicules critics over his backing of the German extremist party AfD, as Germany prepares for elections.The New York Times - 2d -
Musk, Ramaswamy spar with Trump supporters over H-1B work visas
Musk and Ramaswamy have found themselves at odds with some of Trump's supporters over their support for H-1B visas, which allow foreign professionals to work in America.ABC News - 1d -
Musk causes uproar for backing Germany's far-right party
Key parliamentary elections are coming in the Western European country.ABC News - 1d -
Elon Musk backs Germany's far-right party ahead of upcoming elections
Germany is to vote in an early election on Feb. 23 after Chancellor Olaf Scholz's three-party governing coalition collapsed last month.CBS News - 1d -
Musk causes uproar for backing Germany's far-right party ahead of key elections
Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk caused uproar after backing Germany’s far-right party in a major newspaper ahead of key parliamentary elections in the Western European country, leading to the ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Merz attacks Musk article praising Germany’s far-right AfD
CDU leader and other politicians criticise media group Axel Springer over publication of opinion pieceFinancial Times - 1d -
Elon Musk Is a National Security Risk
His cozy relationship with Chinese leaders and reported contacts with Russian officials is a cause for alarm.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump advisers Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy open rift over immigrant worker visas
A rift has opened up in President-elect Trump's inner circle of supporters after over comments made by two of his incoming advisers, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, about H-1B temporary worker ...NBC News - 1d -
Trump sides with Musk on support for H-1B visas for foreign tech workers
Remarks follow social media posts from Tesla and SpaceX CEO, who vowed to go to ‘war’ to defend program. Donald Trump on Saturday sided with Elon Musk, a key supporter and billionaire tech CEO, in ...The Guardian - 2d -
Musk writes op-ed backing far-right German political party
Tech billionaire Elon Musk penned an op-ed further expressing support for the far-right German political party Alternative for Germany (AfD). In response, the paper’s commentary editor resigned in ...The Hill - 2d -
Elon Musk pens German newspaper opinion piece supporting far-right AfD party
Billionaire Trump adviser said his ‘significant investments’ in the country justify his wading into German politics. The tech entrepreneur and close adviser to Donald Trump Elon Musk has taken a ...The Guardian - 2d -
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Musk calls some MAGA supporters ‘contemptible fools’ as visa row intensifies
Tech billionaire Elon Musk labeled a section of President-elect Trump supporters as “contemptible fools” as the online debate around visas for highly skilled workers on the right intensifies. A ...The Hill - 2d -
Nesting Parties Ditch the Gifts, Bring in the Support
As pressure builds to make baby showers extra flashy, some are opting instead for low-key nesting parties, which center on household tasks.The New York Times - 2d -
Elon Musk accused of censoring conservatives on X who disagree with his immigration stances
The claims came after Elon Musk was involved in a public feud with some Republicans over immigration.NBC News - 2d -
Trump Backers, Including Elon Musk, Clash With Far Right Over Immigrant Workers and H-1B Visas
A fierce dispute erupted in the president-elect’s camp between immigration hard-liners and tech industry leaders including Elon Musk.The New York Times - 3d -
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy expose rift with MAGA loyalists over immigrant tech workers
A multiday firestorm has erupted over comments made by two incoming advisers to President-elect Donald Trump about H-1B temporary worker visas, a carve-out for high-skilled workers who some in the ...NBC News - 3d -
Elon Musk Needs to Teach Our Government How to Lose More Money
A better industrial policy for the United States involves more risk taking, not less.The New York Times - 3d -
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Elon Musk's 'social experiment on humanity': How X evolved in 2024
New users? New algorithms? Or something else going on behind the scenes? The story behind the new changes on the social media siteBBC News - 3d -
The rise and rise of Maye Musk: China’s love affair with Elon Musk’s mother
The 76-year-old is part of a trend of ‘silver influencers’ whose success in the face of adversity resonates strongly. Could she be Elon’s secret weapon in China?. Maye Musk is a busy woman. As well ...The Guardian - 5d -
Elon Musk’s xAI Raises $6 Billion in New Funding
“A lot of compute is needed,” Mr. Musk said in a post about the financing, in which BlackRock, Fidelity and Sequoia participated.The New York Times - 6d -
How 2024 made Elon Musk the world’s most powerful unelected man
A timeline of events in the year of Elon Musk shows how omnipresent he has become, how his X feed has become as unavoidable as Donald Trump’s was. Hello, and welcome to Techscape. I’ve been ...The Guardian - 6d -
Elon Musk wants to ‘delete’ many Americans' financial lifeline
It is especially surprising that one of the first federal agencies to come under scrutiny from the incoming administration is one that has returned billions of dollars to many of the same consumers ...The Hill - 6d -
Europe's far right taps into fears over German market attack — despite the suspect's Islamophobic views
When a Saudi Arabian national was accused of ramming a car into a German Christmas market, members of the frequently anti-Muslim European far right said it proved their point.NBC News - 6d -
Elon Musk Is Creating His Own Texas Town. Hundreds Already Live There.
Employees of SpaceX have filed a formal petition to create the city of Starbase. Its first mayor would be a security manager for the company.The New York Times - 6d -
Did Elon Musk kill a bill blocking investments in China to help Tesla?
Democrats have accused the Tesla CEO of influencing the government-funding bill to his own benefit.MarketWatch - 6d -
Trump denies Elon Musk is "taking the presidency"
On Sunday, President-elect Donald Trump appeared in Arizona to speak at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest at the Phoenix Convention Center. Trump responded to a new attack from Democrats, saying that ...CBS News - Dec. 23 -
German Christmas market attack offers far-right fertile ground despite suspect's support
There is deep sadness in the city - and also anger directed at the government and migrants.BBC News - Dec. 23 -
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Trump says he hasn't "ceded the presidency" to Elon Musk
President-elect Donald Trump over the weekend dismissed concerns about Elon Musk's influence after the billionaire helped tank a congressional spending bill last week. Democratic strategist Joel ...CBS News - Dec. 23 -
This Was the Year Elon Musk Took Over Politics
The American public elected Donald Trump to run the federal government. His erratic patron seems to think the job is also his.Wired - Dec. 23
