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Elon Musk to ‘summon MPs to US to explain threats to American citizens’
World’s richest man responds to UK parliamentarians saying they will call him to testify about X’s role in spreading disinformation during riots. Elon Musk has said UK MPs “will be summoned to ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
MPs to summon Elon Musk to testify about X’s role in UK summer riots
Commons inquiry into rise of harmful content on social media also expected to call Meta and TikTok executives. MPs are to summon Elon Musk to testify about X’s role in spreading disinformation, in ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
Elon Musk’s mission to reinvent American government
Donald Trump has given the billionaire the task of slashing the size of the state. Similar efforts have fallen far short in the pastBusiness - Financial Times - November 15 -
TechScape: Will Elon Musk fire a third of the US government?
Musk and Donald Trump propose a ‘Department of Government Efficiency’, crypto wins big in the election and a modern equivalent of Lysistrata takes hold on TikTok. • Don’t get TechScape delivered ...World - The Guardian - November 12 -
Trump- and Musk-fueled falsehoods and threats backdrop US election
Misinformation and Russian-linked vote curbing attempts over unfounded terrorist threats aim to disrupt US election. Americans went to the polls on Tuesday against a backdrop of misinformation – ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
Elon Musk says the real threat to democracy is the people who accuse Trump of endangering it
Tech mogul Elon Musk is playing down the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. CapitolTech - ABC News - October 27 -
Elon Musk worked in US illegally in 1995 after quitting school – report
Washington Post contrasts the episode with the South African multibillionaire’s anti-immigration views. Elon Musk briefly worked illegally in the US after abandoning a graduate studies program in ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
How Elon Musk Might Use His Pull With Trump to Help Tesla
Although Donald Trump has opposed policies that favor electric cars, if he becomes president he could ease regulatory scrutiny of Tesla or protect lucrative credits and subsidies.Business - The New York Times - October 30 -
Musk can continue with election cash giveaways for now, judge rules
Prosecutors say the case will now move to a federal court, following a request from Musk's lawyers.Top stories - BBC News - November 1 -
Elon Musk Uses X to Promote Trump’s Incoming Administration
Since the election, Mr. Musk has used his social media company to talk up how bright the future will be under the president-elect.Business - The New York Times - November 9 -
Will Elon Musk be able to cut $2 trillion from US government spending?
The Tesla CEO claimed he could slash US spending by eradicating “waste”.Top stories - BBC News - November 13 -
The Conspiracy Theory That Elon Musk Stole the Election Using Starlink Is Everywhere Now
The rapid spread of false claims about election fraud has experts worried. While not being promoted by politicians or the media, as similar claims were in 2020, the conspiracy theories are still ...Tech - Wired - November 14 -
Elon Musk backs Howard Lutnick as agent for ‘change’ at US Treasury
Tesla boss publicly lobbies Trump to choose Cantor Fitzgerald boss over Scott Bessent in key economic roleWorld - Financial Times - November 16 -
Brazil first lady uses expletive against Elon Musk at G20 event
Janja Lula da Silva joked that she was not afraid of the owner of social media platform X.Top stories - BBC News - November 17 -
Angela Merkel expresses ‘huge concern’ at Elon Musk’s US government role
Former German chancellor says politics should govern the social balance between powerful and ordinary citizens. Angela Merkel, who in her new memoir raises fears for the western democratic order ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
American citizen found dead at luxury hotel in Ireland
An American citizen has been found dead at a luxury hotel in Ireland, police said.Top stories - ABC News - November 13 -
Billionaires like Elon Musk don’t just think they’re better than the rest of us – they hate us | Zoe Williams
The ultra-wealthy talk about solving the climate crisis or ending inequality. But what they’re really interested in is outliving or escaping anyone poorer than them. Nearly three years ago, I ...World - The Guardian - November 11 -
Elon Musk goes to Washington
Billionaire chief of Tesla and X looks set to take up influential adviser role in White HouseWorld - Financial Times - November 12 -
Elon Musk’s Political Influence
We explore Musk’s agenda and ideology.Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
The myths that made Elon Musk
The tech billionaire’s backing of Donald Trump is part of a worldview that draws on Silicon Valley’s wildest frontiersBusiness - Financial Times - Yesterday -
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Elon Musk Could Have US Citizenship Revoked If He Lied on Immigration Forms
The richest man in the world appears to have worked in the US without authorization. According to experts, if he did so and lied about it as part of the immigration process, he could be denaturalized.Tech - Wired - October 31 -
US judge returns lawsuit against Elon Musk’s $1m voter scheme to state court
Civil suit claims that tech billionaire and his Trump-supporting America Pac giveaway is illegal lottery. A federal judge on Friday denied an attempt by America Pac – the political action committee ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
Elon Musk can keep giving $1m to US voters in swing states, judge rules
The giveaway is not a lottery-like contest and the recipients are not chosen randomly, his lawyer said.Top stories - BBC News - November 5 -
Military officials reportedly discuss how to handle illegal orders from Trump – live
Pentagon officials discuss what to do if Trump were to attempt to deploy the military domestically, CNN reports. Nancy Pelosi says Biden’s delay in exiting race blew Democrats’ chances ...World - The Guardian - November 9 -
Matt Gaetz ‘paid for sex’, says lawyer for two women who testified to House committee – live
Attorney for witnesses who testified in the investigation relating to Matt Gaetz says the former congressman paid the women to have sex with him. Trump pick Matt Gaetz under further scrutiny amid ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
‘We live in a climate of fear’: graphic novelist’s Elon Musk book can’t find UK or US publisher
Darryl Cunningham blames fear of ‘legal consequences’ for reluctance to take on book, now only available in French. A biography by a British graphic novelist of Elon Musk is struggling to find an ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
US citizen arrested in Germany on suspicion of spying for China
An American citizen who allegedly spied for China was arrested on Thursday, Germany's federal prosecutor office said, as reported by The Associated Press. The suspect, Martin D., was arrested in ...Politics - The Hill - November 8 -
The Trump administration’s next target: naturalized US citizens
Even “documented” immigrants will not be safe, because Miller has declared that he will pursue the seldom-used process of “denaturalization” to go after people who have been citizens for years or ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
US election live updates: Harris and Trump hold duelling Pittsburgh rallies in final hours of campaigning
Harris says ‘momentum is on our side’ at Pennsylvania rally while Trump celebrates endorsement from podcaster Joe Rogan. Trump and Harris visit key states in final day of campaigning Don’t miss ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
Bill Clinton explains why philanthropy fills his post-presidential life in his new book 'Citizen'
Former President Bill Clinton talks about how philanthropy has allowed him to continue making changes in the world to help others in his new book, “Citizen: My Life After the White House,” ...Entertainment - ABC News - 5 days ago -
Obama says ‘you can count on Kamala’ at Philadelphia rally – as it happened
This blog is closing now, thanks for following along. You can find all of our US elections coverage here . . Outcry over Trump’s hint at ‘little secret’ with House Republicans Share your ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
Germany arrests a US citizen over accusations of spying for China
Germany’s federal prosecutor office said it arrested an American citizen who allegedly spied for ChinaWorld - ABC News - November 7 -
Hyundai appoints US citizen as co-chief to face Trump challenges
South Korean carmaker’s first foreign head may have to combat higher tariffs and end of electric vehicle subsidiesWorld - Financial Times - November 15