Musk has parked his Tesla on the White House lawn

The opinionated billionaire is not on the ballot, but he has turned the US election into an effective pulpit

Business - Financial Times - 19 hours ago

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 - 5 days ago

The Musk-led group driving millions to Trump’s White House bid

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World - Financial Times - October 17

Elon Musk finally revealed Tesla’s Cybercab. Has he seen what Waymo is up to?

Critics of Tesla and Musk will not be silenced until the company’s autonomous vehicles are on the streets.

Business - MarketWatch - October 14

Former Trump White House staffers back John Kelly on his warning about Trump

Thirteen more members of the Trump administration penned an open letter backing up former White House chief of staff John Kelly's assertion that Trump fits the definition of a fascist.

Trump says on Joe Rogan podcast his biggest White House mistake was hiring ‘disloyal people’

Three-hour long interview caused delay in ex-president’s arrival to Michigan rally, leaving attendees in cold for hours. Donald Trump sat down for three hours on Friday with Joe Rogan, telling ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Mark Cuban says he has 'no interest' in a White House Cabinet position as he campaigns for Harris

Mark Cuban has suggested that Vice President Kamala Harris should fire FTC Chair Lina Khan if she wins the White House against Donald Trump.

Business - CNBC - October 28

What Trump has said he would do on Day 1 back in the White House

Former President Donald Trump's pledges have included issues involving his ongoing federal cases, as well as the border and immigration.

Elon Musk reportedly buys a $35 million compound in Austin to house his 11 kids and their moms

Elon Musk is said to have grand plans to bring all of his children together under one Texas roof.

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

White House holds press briefing

Watch live coverage as White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre holds a press briefing.

Meet Musk's Fixer, the Powerful Executive Reshaping Tesla

Omead Afshar, known for his ability to mind-meld with the CEO, steps into the prominent role as the auto business confronts challenges.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 11 hours ago

Elon Musk has given nearly $75 million to his pro-Trump super PAC

Elon Musk has given nearly $75 million to America PAC, the super PAC that he created to support Donald Trump, according to a campaign finance filing.

Trump has the world’s richest man on his side. What does Musk want?

The SpaceX boss says only his fellow billionaire can save democracy - but some question Musk's motives.

Jet-tracker who watched Zuckerberg, Trump, Musk says Meta has banned his accounts

Meta has removed accounts that track the plane movements of its CEO Mark Zuckerberg, X owner Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Kim Kardashian, former President Trump and others, account owner Jack Sweeney ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

TechScape: X reaches its final form: Elon Musk has bent it to his will

The evolution of Musk’s X network is complete; why Reddit is profitable; and niche Halloween costumes. Don’t get TechScape delivered to your inbox? Sign up here Hello, and welcome to ...

World - The Guardian - 34 minutes ago

The White House's plan to boost contraception access

Presented by Alliance for Aging Research — Plus: How Hurricane Helene is threatening dialysis patients {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Biden admininistration proposes expanded ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

White House: Biden thinks Trump is a fascist

President Biden thinks his predecessor, former President Trump, is a fascist, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters Wednesday. Jean-Pierre was asked during a press briefing ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

The White House Bet Big on Intel. Will It Backfire?

A plan to revive U.S. chip manufacturing rests partly on a company that is firing workers and delaying factories, even as the government pushes for the opposite.

Business - The New York Times - October 24

What if Democrats Win the White House and Congress on Tuesday?

If Democrats win the White House and Congress, they might finally make lasting changes to voting rights and abortion access.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Is the race for the White House ‘a real Armageddon election’?

The outcome could have profound implications for the wars in Gaza and Ukraine as well as the climate crisis. US elections 2024 – live updates America’s moment of reckoning has arrived. On ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Democrats press Biden to lower housing costs before leaving White House

Democratic lawmakers from the House and Senate pressed President Biden to lower housing costs before he leaves the White House in a letter dated Wednesday. “We write today to thank you for your ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

House Republicans take aim at White House response to Biden's 'garbage' comment

House Republicans are taking aim at the White House for its response to remarks by President Biden this week, when he appeared to refer to former President Trump’s supporters as “garbage” — a ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

At Tesla, Musk Taps Close Confidant for Top Executive Role

Omead Afshar, who used to work in the office of the CEO, has moved into a vice president role with sales and manufacturing operations under him.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 16

US probing Elon Musk's Tesla over self-driving systems

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's evaluation is the first step toward a potential recall of 2.4 million Tesla vehicles

Tesla Earnings Call Could Mean Tough Robotaxi Questions for Musk

Investors will likely grill the mercurial CEO over the company’s major strategic shifts, including self-driving software and sales in China and the U.S.

Business - Inc. - October 21

The production company behind the sci-fi movie “Blade Runner 2049” is suing Elon Musk and Tesla Inc. for copyright infringement, claiming an image from the movie was improperly used to promote ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 22

Tesla investors have a lot of questions for Musk about Trump

On a forum that Tesla uses to solicit questions from investors ahead of earnings, there are a bunch of questions about Republican nominee Donald Trump.

Business - CNBC - October 23

Tesla investors should be wary of Elon Musk’s continued irrational exuberance

Tesla investors who were elated over the many positive statements by Chief Executive Elon Musk & Co. on Wednesday should rein in some of their expectations and remember the past.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

Elon Musk’s Tesla Just Reminded Everyone Who Dominates the EV Market

The automaker beat Wall Street’s earnings expectations and the Cybertruck achieved profitability.

Business - Inc. - October 24

Tesla shares leap 22% after Musk predicts sales rebound

EV maker adds more than $150bn in market value after billionaire says sales may increase as much as 30% next year

Business - Financial Times - October 24

Judge Plans to Rule on Musk’s $56 Billion Tesla Payday by Year End

The contentious proceedings in Delaware’s Court of Chancery should be complete by the end of December, according to the judge’s letter to lawyers in the case.

Business - Inc. - 3 days ago

White House on letter to Israel about Gaza aid, strikes in Lebanon

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre took questions on reports of a letter from the Department of State and the Department of Defense to Israeli officials warning of potential ...

Trump hawks merchandise as White House race enters final stretch

Republican candidate cashes in on fame to sell pieces of his suits, branded jewellery and footwear and his image

Business - Financial Times - October 17

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