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Johnson going forward with stopgap funding bill despite Elon Musk opposition
Elon Musk came out against Speaker Mike Johnson going forward with a stopgap government funding bill on Wednesday.ABC News - 16m -
Elon Musk and SpaceX Face Federal Reviews After Violations of Security Reporting Rules
Federal agencies have opened at least three reviews into whether the company and its leader complied with disclosure protocols intended to protect state secrets, people with knowledge of the matter ...The New York Times - 43m -
Can Elon Musk become a major backer of Farage’s Reform UK?
Tech billionaire is giving ‘serious thought’ to donating to populist partyFinancial Times - 46m -
Is Elon Musk a National Security Risk?
Federal agencies are reviewing whether the tech mogul and ally of Donald Trump complied with disclosure rules meant to protect states secrets.The New York Times - 5h -
Elon Musk’s Playbook for DOGE Has a Precedent: X
Mr. Musk is wielding his X account to single out federal employees and agencies for cuts. He has used this method before.The New York Times - 1d -
The Papers: 'We have been betrayed' and 'Musk ready to bankroll Farage'
Labour's rejection of a payout for pension age changes is criticised, while Reform UK is in talks with the billionaire.BBC News - 12h -
Musk in talks over Reform UK donation, says Farage
The Reform UK leader tells the BBC his party is "in negotiations" over a donation with the US tycoon.BBC News - 20h -
Musk giving ‘serious thought’ to donating to Reform UK, says Farage
Party leader meets tech billionaire at Mar-a-Lago as he seeks to boost ties with incoming US administrationFinancial Times - 21h -
Elon Musk’s Farage meeting renews reports he could fund Reform UK
Reform treasurer also joins talks at Donald Trump’s home as hard-right party says ‘we can do great things together’. Elon Musk has met Nigel Farage and Nick Candy, Reform UK’s new treasurer, at ...The Guardian - 1d -
Israel meets Qatar mediators in renewed push for ceasefire with Hamas
Diplomats press for deal that would include release of hostages before Donald Trump takes office in USFinancial Times - 1d -
Elon Musk will not receive highest-level government security clearance – reports
The SpaceX head has been advised to not seek the same over his drug use and contacts with foreign nationals. The space entrepreneur Elon Musk is unlikely to receive government security clearances ...The Guardian - 1d -
OpenAI Fires Back at Elon Musk’s Lawsuit
The artificial intelligence start-up argues that Mr. Musk is trying to hamstring its business as he builds a rival company.The New York Times - 4d -
Elon Musk and DOGE vs. Regulators
The billionaire has needled government agencies, armed with potential influence over their budgets. But some of these organizations are also looking into his interests.The New York Times - 5d -
Reform UK calls for Thames Water to be renationalised
Populist party’s deputy leader says heavily indebted utility should ‘be put out of its misery’Financial Times - 5d -
Elon Musk and Tesla Shareholders Are Richer Than Ever
Tesla stock and Elon Musk’s net worth are both smashing record highs.Inc. - 6d -
Elon Musk’s wealth just crossed $400 billion — now he can say he’s Rockefeller rich
Musk’s wealth pile represents a 1.5% chunk of U.S. gross domestic product, putting him on par with John D. Rockefeller.MarketWatch - 6d -
Farage may disrupt the story of UK elections, but not its usual ending
Labour polls poorly now because it is taking unpopular decisions, but history points to a second term in powerFinancial Times - 6d -
Can Farage turn Reform into a serious contender for government?
Support for the rightwing populist party is growing fast but its path to power remains rockyFinancial Times - 6d -
UK ministers consider biggest ever renewable subsidy auction
Discussions come as government seeks to meet 2030 clean power targetFinancial Times - 6d -
Nigel Farage, Reform and the Future of British Politics
Could Reform UK really win the next election?BBC News - 6d -
Investment Fund Acadia Readies $9 Billion Renewable Energy Project Lineup
The investor group, with support from Microsoft and other companies, hopes to build out 5 gigawatts of renewable power capacity in the next five years.Inc. - 6d -
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 - Dec. 11 -
Farage recruits tycoon Nick Candy as Reform UK treasurer
Billionaire former Tory donor is aiming to raise big money to help put Nigel Farage in No 10.BBC News - Dec. 10 -
Property magnate Nick Candy joins Reform UK in latest Tory defection
Former Conservative donor promises to raise ‘tens of millions’ as he takes on role of party treasurerFinancial Times - Dec. 10 -
Hungary's Orbán meets with Trump and Musk
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán met Monday with President-elect Trump, his incoming national security adviser and billionaire Elon Musk, who has wielded significant influence in Trump's ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
Elon Musk’s rumoured $100m donation may just fuel a fresh look at UK political funding
Though denied, the mere fact a foreign billionaire could chuck so much money at one party might just spur rule changes. Elon Musk has denied he is gearing up to chuck $100m at Nigel Farage’s Reform ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
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 - Dec. 7 -
Money, lawyers or boosting Farage on X: how Elon Musk could affect UK politics
The billionaire, having helped Trump regain the White House, is reportedly turning his interest to Britain. Elon Musk appears to have many obsessions. The world’s richest man is evangelical about ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
Elon Musk’s X.AI wins $6 billion in private funding as the latest unicorn to avoid an IPO
X.Ai, a competitor to ChatGPT parent OpenAI, disclosed a large round of funding without the need to become a public company.MarketWatch - Dec. 6 -
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 - Dec. 6 -
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 - Dec. 5 -
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 -
Musk meets with Thune at the Capitol
Elon Musk, the co-head of President-elect Trump’s new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), met with incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) Thursday morning ahead of meetings ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Trump's defence nominee hits out after reports he could be dropped
US media suggest the president-elect could replace Pete Hegseth, whose selection is under intense scrutiny.BBC 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 -
House Democrat renews push to release Gaetz report, forcing action this week
House floor consideration of a resolution forcing the House Ethics Committee to release its report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) is expected this week, after Rep. Sean Casten (D-Ill.) on ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
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 -
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