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FBI launches task force to crack down on attacks against Tesla
The FBI has launched a task force to investigate a spate of recent attacks targeting Tesla cars and dealerships, as the agency's director calls such acts “domestic terrorism.”NBC News - 4d -
FBI launches task force to crack down on attacks targeting Teslas
The FBI announces a new task force aimed at finding whoever is behind several recent attacks on Tesla vehicles, dealerships and charging stations. The electric car company became a flashpoint by ...NBC News - 4d -
FBI launches Tesla vandalism task force
The FBI confirmed Monday it has established a task force to investigate the wave of vandalism and arson incidents targeting Tesla in recent weeks. “Director [Kash] Patel has been unequivocally ...The Hill - 4d -
Man charged in Molotov cocktail attack on Teslas in Las Vegas
The arrest came days after the FBI launched a task force to address attacks on locations associated with Tesla, whose CEO is DOGE chief Elon Musk.CNBC - 1d -
Man charged in Molotov cocktail attack on Teslas in Las Vegas
The arrest came days after the FBI launched a task force to address attacks on locations associated with Tesla, whose CEO is DOGE chief Elon Musk.CNBC - 1d -
FBI launches Tesla threats task force: 'This is domestic terrorism'
Tesla CEO Elon Musk and his DOGE team are leading efforts by the Trump administration to drastically cut federal government spending and staff.CNBC - 4d -
FBI issues alert over attacks on Tesla vehicles
To protest Elon Musk's politics, demonstrators are going after his business with large events outside Tesla showrooms. And as violent attacks on Tesla vehicles and charging stations grow, the FBI ...NBC News - 6d -
Tesla facilities across the country attacked in protest of Elon Musk
A wave of anti-Tesla attacks have occurred as Elon Musk takes a leading role in President Trump's cost-cutting task force known as DOGE.CBS News - Mar. 8 -
The FBI Is Investigating Attacks on Tesla as ‘Domestic Terrorism.’ Here’s Why That Matters
The domestic terrorism designation could give law enforcement sweeping authority to surveil people protesting against Elon Musk’s role in the US federal government, civil liberties experts warn.Wired - Mar. 22 -
Teslas set on fire with Molotov cocktails and shot with gun in Las Vegas attack
A suspect armed with a gun and Molotov cocktails launched a "targeted attack" against a Tesla location in Las Vegas early Tuesday, spray painting "resist," firing several shots and torching ...NBC News - Mar. 18 -
McCabe suggests FBI 'spreading their terrorism resources too thin' with recent immigration activity
Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe suggested that the FBI is “spreading” its “terrorist resources too thin” as some agents are being diverted to crack down on immigrants living in the U.S. ...The Hill - 3d -
U.S. launches multiple strikes against Houthi targets as Trump issues warning
President Trump said the U.S. would use "overwhelming lethal force" until Houthis cease shipping attacks.CBS News - Mar. 15 -
White House rips Dems, condemns attacks on Teslas
The White House on Wednesday condemned Democrats for not speaking out about attacks on Tesla dealerships and cars, doubling down on the Trump administration’s criticism over the recent targeting of ...The Hill - Mar. 19 -
DOJ charges three for Tesla arson as attacks against the carmaker continue
Three people were charged with using Molotov cocktails against Tesla cars and charging stations. Attorney General Pam Bondi called the attacks “domestic terrorism”. The latest wave of protests and ...NBC News - Mar. 20 -
FBI investigating fake 'SWAT' calls against conservative media figure
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said it would launch a probe into fake swatting calls after noticing an uptick in pranks involving conservative media figures that have warranted a ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
Johnson says Congress will investigate attacks against Tesla owners, vehicles
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Wednesday that Congress will investigate attacks against Tesla vehicles and their owners as Elon Musk’s flagship electric vehicle company faces mounting backlash ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Ronaldo to lead CONMEBOL anti-racism task force
CONMEBOL announced on Thursday that Ronaldo Nazario will lead a task force to combat racism and violence in South American soccer.ESPN - 1d -
Ronaldo to lead CONMEBOL anti-racism task force
CONMEBOL announced on Thursday that Ronaldo Nazario will lead a task force to combat racism and violence in South American soccer.ESPN - 1d -
Bondi issues warning after 3 charged in Tesla arson attacks
Tesla arson defendants will face the 'full force of the law," Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a statement on Thursday.ABC News - Mar. 21 -
Trump to lead task force for 2026 World Cup
President Donald Trump created a task force Friday to prepare for the 2026 World Cup, which will bring the globe's premier soccer tournament to North America.ESPN - Mar. 8 -
Cybersecurity officials warn against potentially costly Medusa ransomware attacks
The FBI and the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency are warning email users against a dangerous ransomware schemeABC News - Mar. 15 -
Kyiv launches 'largest' drone attack on Moscow as Ukraine and U.S. try diplomacy
Ukrainian forces targeted Moscow on Tuesday with what Russian authorities are describing as the largest ever drone attack on the Russian capital.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Trump launches task force to make D.C. ‘safe and beautiful,’ focusing on deportations, crime, homelessness
President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order with the goal of improving Washington, D.C.’s cleanliness and safety, focusing on deporting migrants in the nation’s capital and cleaning up ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump launches task force to make DC ‘safe and beautiful,’ focusing on deportations, crime, homelessness
President Trump signed an executive order Thursday with the goal of improving Washington's cleanliness and safety, focusing on deporting migrants in the nation’s capital and cleaning up crime and ...The Hill - 1d -
US launches ‘decisive and powerful’ strikes against Houthis in Yemen
President Trump said the United States has launched “decisive and powerful” strikes against Houthi militants in Yemen, warning that the military “will use overwhelming lethal force” until the ...The Hill - Mar. 15 -
Bondi tells Tesla vandals to 'watch out'
Attorney General Pam Bondi warned Tesla vandals to “watch out” Friday, as the Trump administration seeks to crack down on those targeting Tesla dealerships and cars. Bondi said she has opened an ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
FBI, ATF investigating damage to Cybertrucks at Kansas City Tesla dealership
The FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is investigating damage to Cybertrucks at a Tesla dealership in Kansas City, Mo., according to a Tuesday social media post. ...The Hill - Mar. 18 -
Musk: Trump will 'go after' people 'pushing the lies' about Tesla
Tech billionaire Elon Musk suggested Thursday that the Trump administration will crack down on vehicle vandalization, expressing his concerns about protestors targeting Tesla dealerships across the ...The Hill - 1d -
Musk: Trump will 'go after' people 'pushing the lies' about Tesla
Tech billionaire Elon Musk suggested Thursday that the Trump administration will crack down on vehicle vandalization, expressing his concerns about protestors targeting Tesla dealerships across the ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump doubles down on attack against judge after Roberts rebuke
President Trump early Wednesday renewed his attacks on a federal judge who ordered the administration to turn around flights carrying alleged Venezuelan gang members, despite pushback from the ...The Hill - Mar. 19 -
Trump antisemitism task force chief: Columbia settlement 'not even close'
Leo Terrell, chief of the Federal Task Force to Combat Antisemitism, says Columbia University is “not even close” to meeting the Trump administration's demands for reforms in order to return some ...The Hill - Mar. 21 -
3 people face federal charges in Tesla arson attacks
About 80 Tesla vehicles at a car dealership in Canada were damaged, authorities said, as the U.S. attorney general announced charges Thursday against three people accused of using Molotov cocktails ...NBC News - Mar. 20 -
Bondi announces charges against 3 individuals in damage to Teslas
Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday announced three individuals are facing federal charges for allegedly attacking Tesla properties as protests and vandalism hit Elon Musk's electric vehicle ...The Hill - Mar. 20 -
DOJ drug, organized crime task force chief fired
The head of a Justice Department task force dealing with organized crime and drug trafficking was fired by the Trump administration Friday, and he indicated he believes politics may have played a ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
FirstFT: Israel launches strikes on Gaza as ceasefire breaks down
Also in today’s newsletter, traders make $16bn shorting Tesla and economists warn of US economic slowdownFinancial Times - Mar. 18 -
Fire Damages 4 Tesla Cybertrucks in Seattle
Federal and local law enforcement authorities are investigating what caused the Sunday night fire, which came after a series of attacks against Tesla in rebuke of its chief executive, Elon Musk.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Trump launches new military operation against Houthis
Aaron David Miller, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and an advisor to many secretaries of state, spoke with NBC News' Gadi Schwartz about the Houthi rebels' attackNBC News - Mar. 18 -
Trump compares violence against Tesla to Capitol riot: ‘You didn’t have anything like that on Jan. 6’
President Trump on Friday compared the vandalization of Tesla dealerships across the U.S. to the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, arguing the level of attacks on Elon Musk’s company wasn’t ...The Hill - Mar. 21 -
Somali forces end a 24-hour siege by al-Shabab militants on a hotel, leaving all fighters dead
Somali officials say security forces have ended a 24-hour siege at a hotel in the central city of Beledwyne, leaving an unknown number of people dead, including all the al-Shabab militants who ...ABC News - Mar. 12 -
FBI forms taskforce over rising reports of vandalism at Tesla dealerships
Amid protests, White House officials close ranks around the Tesla owner leading efforts to slash federal jobs. Escalating reports of vandalism at Tesla dealerships and charging stations across ...The Guardian - 3d