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Hegseth orders review into military standards, including fitness and grooming
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed in January to review "in a gender-neutral way" readiness standards for troops.CBS News - Mar. 13 -
Trump pushes detente between Musk and Rubio
Elon Musk and Secretary of State Marco Rubio sought to project unity Monday, following a private clash at a recent Cabinet meeting, with President Trump seeking to play mediator. Trump brought the ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Elon Musk's politics are hurting Tesla, 85% say in investor survey
More than eight out of every 10 respondents to a Morgan Stanley survey believe Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s controversial political activities are hurting his business.NBC News - Mar. 12 -
Pentagon denies China was discussed in briefing with Elon Musk
Elon Musk's visit to the Pentagon is raising concerns about a potential conflict of interest since the tech mogul has business ties to both the Department of Defense and China. NBC News' Courtney ...NBC News - 1d -
Trump: Report Musk will be briefed on China war plans 'completely untrue'
President Trump late Thursday brushed off claims that tech billionaire Elon Musk would be briefed on potential war plans related to China during an upcoming meeting at the Pentagon, calling the ...The Hill - 2d -
Elon Musk tells Tesla employees 'hang onto your stock,' urges vandals to 'stop being psycho'
In an all-hands livestreamed meeting on Thursday night, Tesla CEO Elon Musk commented on some of protests and instances of vandalism the company has faced.CNBC - 1d -
Musk seeks Italian presidential meeting to salvage Starlink deal
Domestic political opposition to $1.5bn deal for secure communications has mounted amid transatlantic diplomatic tensionsFinancial Times - Mar. 9 -
'SNL' taps into cynicism over Elon Musk's White House influence
Questions about tech investor Elon Musk's extraordinary influence in President Donald Trump's White House found answers that doubled as punchlines on "Saturday Night Live."NBC News - Mar. 9 -
In the battle for blockchain leadership, American innovation is the answer
China has been investing heavily in blockchain technology, but the U.S. has the capacity to outcompete them and should continue to develop responsible regulations for blockchain to maintain its ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
4-time Pro Bowl wide receiver meets with New England Patriots, report says
A four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver was reportedly in Foxboro on Wednesday for a free agency meeting with the New England Patriots.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Believe in Elon Musk’s $1 trillion ‘waste and fraud’ jackpot when you see it
Musk is right about one thing: Absolutely no reasonable person should support waste or fraud in the federal governmentMarketWatch - Mar. 12 -
How Elon Musk's Trump support could hurt — or help — Tesla
Elon Musk is both the CEO of the largest U.S. EV maker and the right-hand-man to President Donald Trump. Bears say it's a disaster for Tesla, bulls say a boon.CNBC - Mar. 11 -
Starmer axes UK payments watchdog as part of anti-regulation drive
Government says regulator’s merger with Financial Conduct Authority will reduce complexity and boost innovationFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
DOGE chief Elon Musk says he's running businesses 'with great difficulty' as Tesla shares tank
The Tesla CEO Musk said he expected to realize $1 trillion in government savings for the Trump administration as part of the DOGE project.CNBC - Mar. 11 -
DOGE Is Putting Major Government Efficiency Projects at Risk
In its apparent quest to cut government spending and improve efficiency, DOGE has fired entire tech teams devoted to those very things.Wired - Mar. 7 -
3 AI Companies Proving Your Business Is Ignoring Innovation at Its Peril
All three of these founder-led businesses landed in the top 10 of Fast Company’s 2025 Most Innovative Companies list.Inc. - 5d -
Scotland’s first minister holds ‘warm’ meeting with Eric Trump in Edinburgh
John Swinney says business meeting focused on Trump family’s golfing interests, days after Turnberry course was targeted by protesters. Scotland’s first minister hosted a “warm” meeting with Donald ...The Guardian - Mar. 13 -
Musk says first mission to Mars will launch next year
The billionaire says an unmanned mission by his SpaceX "Starship" vehicle will be followed by human landings as early as 2029.BBC News - Mar. 15 -
Florida teen kidnapped and possibly dismembered after meeting man on social media, police say
A Florida teenager was kidnapped and possibly dismembered after meeting up with a man she met through a social media application last month.NBC News - Mar. 8 -
Starmer says Putin must prove he is 'serious about peace' and sign up to Ukraine ceasefire
Starmer says Putin must prove he is 'serious about peace' and sign up to Ukraine ceasefireABC News - Mar. 15 -
What Tom Izzo had to say about Michigan State's NCAA Tournament draw, match-up with Bryant
What Tom Izzo had to say about Michigan State's NCAA Tournament drawYahoo Sports - 6d -
Will Rubio meet with Zelenskyy in Saudi Arabia?
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Saudi Arabia to talk with Ukrainian officials about their demands for a potential peace deal with Russia. CBS News' Jennifer Jacobs reports.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Beshear compares Trump, Musk to 'Thelma & Louise'
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) compared President Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk to "Thelma & Louise," saying that potential cuts to Medicaid will "decimate" rural health care. "Look at his ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
Ayo Edebiri ‘got insane death threats’ after Elon Musk shared fake report about Pirates of the Caribbean casting
The Bear actor called Musk a fascist and an idiot after his reaction to a post from a rightwing account that claimed she was replacing Johnny Depp . Ayo Edebiri, the actor best known for her ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
Slotkin says Trump has Democrats ‘on their heels’ since election
Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) argued that since the election, President Trump has had Democrats “on their heels.” Slotkin joined NBC News’s “Meet the Press” on Sunday, where she was asked by host ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Trump, Musk fuel fears of Social Security cuts with 'fraud' talk
President Trump and his billionaire adviser Elon Musk are ratcheting up false rhetoric about Social Security, repeatedly claiming the program wastes hundreds of billions of dollars in fraudulent ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
What Ukraine's asking for in meetings with U.S. about war with Russia
Officials from the U.S. and Ukraine are holding talks in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday in an effort to end Russia's war against the Ukrainians. Michael Bociurkiw, senior fellow at the Atlantic Council's ...CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Pete Hegseth to overhaul US military lawyers in effort to relax rules of war
The defense secretary has empowered his lawyer Tim Parlatore to remake the judge advocate general’s corps. The US defense secretary, Pete Hegseth , is expected in the coming weeks to start a ...The Guardian - Mar. 13 -
Hegseth pledges 'unrelenting' strikes on Houthis in Yemen: What to know
The U.S. military’s surprise strikes on Yemen’s Houthi militants over the weekend continued into Monday after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pledged an “unrelenting” campaign until the group stops ...The Hill - 5d -
Stephen A. Smith calls Hegseth 'DEI' amid Jackie Robinson controversy
Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith said he thinks the hiring of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is an example of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) amid backlash surrounding the removal of ...The Hill - 3d -
Musk’s SpaceX Could Secure Billions in New Contracts Under Trump
Elon Musk’s role in the White House allows him to cancel contracts and influence policy, potentially benefiting his companies. Supporters say he has the best technology.The New York Times - 10h -
Musk’s SpaceX Could Secure Billions in New Contracts Under Trump
The boost in federal spending for SpaceX will come in part as a result of actions by President Trump and Elon Musk’s allies and employees who hold government positions. Supporters say he has the ...The New York Times - 1h -
Tesla, in a letter, tells Trump administration it's worried about tariffs
In a letter to Trump officials, Tesla raised concerns about the president's tariffs -- but it's unclear if CEO Elon Musk was personally involved in sending the letter.ABC News - Mar. 14 -
Trump allies press the White House to dial back Elon Musk's media interviews over his Social Security jabs
Trump allies have pressed the White House to dial back Elon Musk's media interviews, worried about his criticisms of Social Security.NBC News - 10h -
Zelenskyy sounds very positive about U.S. meeting on Ukraine-Russia ceasefire deal
The Kremlin said it needs more details from Washington, D.C., about a U.S.-backed proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine before it can respond. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams has ...CBS News - Mar. 12 -
The Pentagon Draws Back the Curtains for Musk
The billionaire was set to be briefed on the military’s closely guarded playbooks on China, raising new questions about his power and access.The New York Times - 2d -
Tesla has a big Elon Musk problem, and Wall Street’s biggest bull is not happy
Wedbush’s Dan Ives says CEO Elon Musk faces a “moment of truth,” and there two major things he has to do to fix the “crisis’ at the EV giant.MarketWatch - 3d -
Hope for a Trump Energy Boom Is Marred by Anxiety About Tariffs
Energy executives meeting in Houston expressed concerns about President Trump’s trade and economic policy even as they praised him and his administration.The New York Times - Mar. 15 -
GOP senator says it’s ‘not honest’ to say ‘we’re not going to touch’ Social Security
Sen. John Curtis (R-Utah) says he believes conversations need to happen around changes to Social Security as Elon Musk suggests cuts to entitlements.NBC News - 5h -
GOP senator says it’s not honest to say ‘we’re not going to touch’ Social Security
Sen. John Curtis (R-Utah) says he believes conversations need to happen around changes to Social Security as Elon Musk suggests cuts to entitlements.NBC News - 5h