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Noem defends Musk’s access to personal data
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defended tech billionaire Elon Musk’s access to sensitive data housed within DHS’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), saying he’s ...The Hill - Feb. 9 -
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The courts stand between Musk and a Treasury takeover
Doge’s efforts to infiltrate the plumbing of the federal government should scare everyoneFinancial Times - Feb. 10 -
Morning Report — Trump leans in on tariffs, Musk
In today’s issue: Trump leans in on tariffs, Musk The United States is not “that rich right now,” President Trump said Sunday while also announcing he will escalate trade tariffs and back Elon ...The Hill - Feb. 10 -
Musk doubles down on attacks on federal judges
Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) leader Elon Musk is doubling down on his attacks of federal judges in the wake of court actions blocking multiple Trump administration efforts. In a ...The Hill - Feb. 10 -
A tidal wave of resistance is coming for Elon Musk
Musk’s outrageous behavior is lighting a fresh fire under Democrats in Congress.The Hill - Feb. 10 -
Musk on Ron Paul as Fed chairman: 'Great idea'
Elon Musk in a post on X appeared to back conservative commentator Charlie Kirk's suggestion that former Rep. Ron Paul (Texas) replace Jerome Powell as chairman of the Federal Reserve. “Great ...The Hill - Feb. 10 -
Musk's money looms over GOP primaries
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Musk-funding primary threats scare GOP senators GOP senators are terrified over the prospect of facing ...The Hill - Feb. 10 -
Ex-employees say Musk ally was a 'hatchet man'
Tom Krause, an Elon Musk ally hired to overhaul the Treasury Department, has a lengthy record of hardline reforms in the private sector, according to some ex-employees.ABC News - Feb. 11 -
Senate Democrat: ‘Musk is about subverting Constitution’
Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) sharply criticized Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) leader Elon Musk for what he argued is “subverting the Constitution.” Wyden joined MSNBC’s Jen Psaki on Monday ...The Hill - Feb. 11 -
The Pharmaceutical Industry Heads Into Elon Musk’s Wood Chipper
Who needs N.I.H. grants? A lot of red-state universities, for one.The New York Times - Feb. 11 -
Behind Elon Musk’s Hostile Bid for Control of OpenAI
The tech mogul is unlikely to win. But his goal may be more about making life difficult for the A.I. start-up and its leader, Sam Altman.The New York Times - Feb. 11 -
Federal employees deserve respect — not Elon Musk
In the name of “efficiency,” the Trump administration is waging a cruel war on federal employees, who now live in chaos and fear.The Hill - Feb. 11 -
Elon Musk’s Financial Disclosure Will Not Be Made Public
The billionaire, who is serving President Trump as an unpaid “special government employee,” will file a confidential report on his financial interests, according to a White House official.The New York Times - Feb. 11 -
Trump, Musk take questions at White House
President Trump and Elon Musk took questions at the White House on Tuesday after Mr. Trump signed an executive order telling federal agencies to cooperate with the Department of Government ...CBS News - Feb. 11 -
Elon Musk's 'take your kid to work' day
He brought his son to the Oval Office for a surprise press conferenceBBC News - Feb. 12 -
Fact-checking Elon Musk's claims in the Oval Office
The billionaire has made a number of exaggerated or unevidenced claims during a White House event.BBC News - Feb. 12 -
Dems to Musk: 'Hands off' Medicare, Medicaid
Presented by American Medical Association {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Democratic urge Musk to keep 'hands off' Medicare, Medicaid More than 30 Democratic senators signed a ...The Hill - Feb. 12 -
John Dickerson on Elon Musk's role in the Trump administration
A key question behind Elon Musk's remake of the federal government is whether he's moving so fast the baby might get thrown out with the bathwater. John Dickerson discusses.CBS News - Feb. 12 -
Elon Musk and the Right Are Recasting Reporting as ‘Doxxing’
Right-wing influencers are criticizing journalists who have published public information about government employees.The New York Times - Feb. 13 -
Musk calls for government to "delete entire agencies"
Elon Musk called for the government to "delete entire agencies" at home and "mind its own business" abroad in a speech via video link to the World Governments Summit in Dubai.CBS News - Feb. 13 -
Musk will drop OpenAI offer if it remains a nonprofit: Lawyers
Tech billionaire Elon Musk will withdraw its bid for OpenAI's non-profit arm if the artificial intelligence firm halts its plans to become a for-profit entity, according to a new court filing. "If ...The Hill - Feb. 13 -
Elon Musk’s X Settles Trump Lawsuit
The social media site agreed to pay in the range of $10 million to settle with the president, who had sued over the suspension of his account in 2021.The New York Times - 6d -
Democrats call out Trump actions on Tesla, Musk
High-level policy discussions that could benefit Tesla and its biggest shareholder Elon Musk are underscoring the political complexities of the world’s richest man playing a central role in the ...The Hill - 6d -
Elon Musk’s Toxicity Could Spell Disaster for Tesla
Staggering sales drops, swastika-daubed EVs, companies culling fleet models, and fan-forum owners selling their cars—Elon Musk's alt-right antics are seriously impacting his electric car business.Wired - 6d -
OpenAI turns down Musk's takeover bid
OpenAI’s board of directors has turned down Elon Musk’s $97.4 billion bid to buy the nonprofit that controls the artificial intelligence company. “OpenAI is not for sale, and the board has ...The Hill - 5d -
Vance and Musk Attack German Consensus on Nazis and Speech
Vice President JD Vance and Elon Musk have challenged decades-long approaches to political extremism that were designed to prevent another Hitler.The New York Times - 5d -
Why Musk may want to control OpenAI
Tech billionaire Elon Musk’s bid to take control of OpenAI is fanning the flames of a longtime feud with co-founder and CEO Sam Altman and complicating the path forward for the popular ...The Hill - 4d -
GOP lawmakers divided on Musk, seen by some as a liability
Republicans on Capitol Hill are divided over tech billionaire Elon Musk being the public face of President Trump’s aggressive bid to shrink the government, with some souring on Musk’s prominent ...The Hill - 3d -
Musk’s SpaceX team visiting FAA: Duffy
Officials from Elon Musk’s SpaceX are visiting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced. In a lengthy post on X, Duffy said the country deserves ...The Hill - 3d -
Democrats plan Musk protests outside Tesla dealerships
Democratic activists are planning a protest campaign this week against tech billionaire and Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) head Elon Musk outside offices of lawmakers and Tesla ...The Hill - 3d -
12:30 Report — Republicans' complicated feelings for Musk
{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Monday. Happy President’s Day! In this edition: Trump administration fires hundreds at the FAA. Is Elon Musk a liability for Republicans? Some think so. Senate eyes ...The Hill - 3d -
Elon Musk is coming for your Social Security
Elon Musk has used his platform to spread false claims about Social Security, potentially leading to the theft of earned benefits, while President Trump is giving him the power to do so.The Hill - 3d -
Elon Musk Is Leading a ‘Hostile Takeover of the Federal Government’
His mandate under President Trump “truly is unprecedented in U.S. history.”The New York Times - 2d -
Courts Force a Window Into Musk’s Secretive Unit
Elon Musk has described his operation, tasked with a drastic government overhaul, as “maximally transparent.” But legal filings have shown an effort to wall him off from scrutiny by downplaying his ...The New York Times - 1d -
4 takeaways from the Trump, Elon Musk interview
President Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk sat down for a joint interview with Fox News’ Sean Hannity where they defended the administration’s massive overhaul of the federal government and ...The Hill - 1d -
Musk and Trump put on lovefest in Sean Hannity interview
Pair pay glowing tributes to each other, rejecting claims that billionaire is usurping president’s limelight – and power. US politics – live updates Donald Trump and his wealthiest backer, the ...The Guardian - 1d -
Watch: Trump and Musk discuss conflict of interests
Asked about potential conflicts between his businesses and US government role, Musk said he’s “never asked the president for anything.”BBC News - 1d -
Elon Musk's xAI unveils Grok 3 chatbot
Elon Musk revealed his new chatbot, Grok 3, on Monday. Maria Curi, tech policy reporter for Axios, joined CBS News to discuss the new product.CBS News - 1d