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Rallying Anti-Musk Donors, Liberal Judge Raises $24 Million in Key Court Contest
With Elon Musk backing her conservative opponent, a Wisconsin judge seeking a seat on the state’s top court has amassed what is believed to be a record war chest for a judicial campaign.The New York Times - 5d -
Musk vows to personally deliver $2M to voters in Wis. Supreme Court race
Billionaire Elon Musk says he plans to hold a rally in Wisconsin to "personally hand over" $2 million to a pair of voters who have already cast their ballots in the state's hotly contested Supreme ...CBS News - 20h -
Conservatives embrace Tesla as liberals ditch Elon Musk
Conservatives are rallying around Tesla while liberals ditch or distance themselves from Elon Musk’s electric vehicles (EVs) in a surprising about-face for a company whose fate is deeply tied to ...The Hill - 3d -
Crawford campaign raises over $17M in month leading up to Wisconsin judicial race
Liberal candidate Susan Crawford’s campaign announced on Monday that she had raised over $17 million in the month leading up to the Wisconsin Supreme Court race. The campaign said it had raised ...The Hill - 5d -
Nazis had more rights than Venezuelan migrants to contest removal, US judge claims
Court rejects use of Alien Enemies Act of 1798, ruling accused migrants must get hearings first. An appeals court judge claimed on Monday that Nazis were given more rights to contest their removal ...The Guardian - 4d -
Wisconsin attorney general sues Elon Musk to block $1 million payment offers
Billionaire Elon Musk on Friday clarified his reasons for visiting Wisconsin two days ahead of its hotly contested Supreme Court election after deleting a social media post saying he planned to ...CBS News - 12h -
Wisconsin provides a critical test for Democrats' anti-Elon Musk playbook
Next week’s Wisconsin Supreme Court race is emerging as the first big test of Democrats’ anti-Elon Musk strategy as the party searches for a winning message following its loss to President Donald ...NBC News - 2d -
In Wisconsin Supreme Court Race, Republicans Shrug at Democrats’ Focus on Elon Musk
Both Republicans and Democrats think Elon Musk will help them win a key race the Wisconsin Supreme Court next week.The New York Times - 14h -
In Wisconsin Supreme Court Race, Republicans Shrug at Democrats’ Focus on Elon Musk
Both Republicans and Democrats think Elon Musk will help them win a key race the Wisconsin Supreme Court next week.The New York Times - 14h -
In Wisconsin's Supreme Court race, both sides take aim at the other's billionaire backers
The Wisconsin Supreme Court contest is shaping up to be a battle of billionaires, with each side in the race casting the other’s most prominent donors as boogeymen.NBC News - Mar. 8 -
Elon Musk, George Soros eye Wisconsin Supreme Court race
The Wisconsin Supreme Court race has quickly become a battle of many billionaires, with the ideologically conservative candidate backed by a PAC connected to Elon Musk and the ideologically liberal ...CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Wisconsin AG seeks to block Musk's million-dollar giveaways ahead of state Supreme Court race
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul said Friday he would seek a court order to block tech billionaire and White House adviser Elon Musk from awarding million-dollar prizes to people at a weekend ...NBC News - 23h -
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates spar over abortion rights and influence of Elon Musk and George Soros
In their only debate before next month's election, Susan Crawford and Brad Schimel traded barbs over mega-donors Soros and Musk and their involvement in the race.NBC News - Mar. 13 -
Trump’s Losses Raise a Question: Should One Judge Set National Policy?
Trial-court judges continue to block the president’s agenda with injunctions that apply across the country. Some conservatives want to limit that power.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
Judges raise concerns about threats to independence amid GOP criticism
Elon Musk has accused some federal judges of being "evil" and said they should be fired after issuing preliminary decisions against the Trump administration.CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates to debate about Trump, Musk and key issues
A closely watched Wisconsin Supreme Court election takes center stage as Republican-backed Brad Schimel and Democratic-backed Susan Crawford are set to debate.ABC News - Mar. 12 -
Crawford airs new ad tying Schimel to Musk in Wisconsin Supreme Court race
Liberal candidate Susan Crawford’s campaign is up with a new ad tying conservative candidate Brad Schimel to Elon Musk in the high-stakes Wisconsin Supreme Court race. “How corrupt is Brad Schimel? ...The Hill - Mar. 19 -
Musk Donates to G.O.P. Members of Congress Who Support Impeaching Judges
Amid a controversy over whether President Trump will abide by court rulings, Elon Musk gave the maximum to the campaigns of Republicans who back ousting judges who impede the administration.The New York Times - Mar. 20 -
Musk PAC offering $100 for Wisconsin petition signatures opposing 'activist judges'
Tech billionaire and White House adviser Elon Musk is giving away $100 to registered voters in Wisconsin to sign a petition against "activist judges" and flip the state Supreme Court seat.The Hill - Mar. 21 -
Elon Musk to travel to Wisconsin ahead of critical state Supreme Court election
Tech billionaire and White House adviser Elon Musk will head to Wisconsin days before the pivotal state Supreme Court election there, into which he's sunk millions of dollars on behalf of the ...NBC News - 23h -
Elon Musk to travel to Wisconsin ahead of critical state Supreme Court election
Tech billionaire and White House adviser Elon Musk will head to Wisconsin days before the pivotal state Supreme Court election there, into which he's sunk millions of dollars on behalf of the ...NBC News - 23h -
Elon Musk to travel to Wisconsin ahead of critical state Supreme Court election
Tech billionaire and White House adviser Elon Musk will head to Wisconsin days before the pivotal state Supreme Court election there, into which he's sunk millions of dollars on behalf of the ...NBC News - 23h -
There Is a Liberal Answer to Elon Musk
Right-wing populism thrives on scarcity. The answer is abundance. But a politics of abundance will work only if Democrats confront where their approach has failed.The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
Supreme Court wont delay Louisiana execution as Gorsuch, liberal justices dissent
The Supreme Court in a 5-4 vote declined to stop Louisiana from carrying out its first execution in 15 years later Tuesday with Justice Neil Gorsuch joining the court's three liberal justices in ...The Hill - Mar. 18 -
Musk and Doge’s USAid shutdown likely violated US constitution, judge rules
Judge halts efforts to fire USAid workers, a major setback in administration’s attempts to bulldoze federal government. Never miss global breaking news. Download our free app to keep up with key ...The Guardian - Mar. 18 -
Elon Musk's carmaker Tesla raises concern over Trump tariffs
The electric carmaker’s warning about tariffs comes despite its boss's key position in the Trump administration.BBC News - Mar. 14 -
Supreme Court turns down Trump donor Steve Wynn's bid to overturn libel precedent
The Supreme Court turned away a bid by top Republican donor and former casino magnate Steve Wynn to undermine legal protections for news companies facing defamation suits.NBC News - 4d -
Trump floats sending Tesla attackers to El Salvador prisons as White House rallies to defend Musk
Tesla and SpaceX boss Elon Musk, the world's richest man, donated more than $250 million toward President Donald Trump's successful presidential campaign.CNBC - Mar. 21 -
Judge Orders Musk and His Team to Turn Over Records and Answer Questions
Mr. Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency has largely been shrouded in secrecy, but court cases are one way opponents of President Trump’s overhaul efforts have sought clarity.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Parts of Trump’s Anti-DEI Orders
A U.S. district court ruled that the Labor Department can’t require federal grant recipients and contractors to prove they aren’t running programs that run counter to recent executive edicts.Inc. - 18h -
Judge rebukes Justice Dept., raises due process questions in deportation case
The court asked the government if "someone is not a member of Tren de Aragua or not a Venezuelan citizen or a U.S. citizen," how do they challenge their removal?CBS News - Mar. 21 -
The culture war over Tesla
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Conservatives embrace Tesla as liberals ditch Elon Musk Conservatives are rallying around Tesla while liberals ditch or distance themselves from Elon ...The Hill - 2d -
Appeals court halts Chutkan's order for DOGE records
A federal appeals court on Wednesday temporarily blocked an order from U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan directing Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to turn over records ...The Hill - 2d -
Appeals court rules Trump can implement anti-DEI executive orders for now
The decision from the three-judge panel allows the orders to be enforced as a lawsuit challenging them plays out.CBS News - Mar. 14 -
Senate Republican: Taylor Swift could write song about 'terrible breakup' between Musk, liberals
Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) joked Thursday about the “terrible breakup” between Elon Musk and liberals, as Democrats denounce the tech billionaire’s prominent role in the Trump administration. ...The Hill - 1d -
Senate Republican: Taylor Swift could write song about 'terrible breakup' between Musk, liberals
Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) joked Thursday about the “terrible breakup” between Elon Musk and liberals, as Democrats denounce the tech billionaire’s prominent role in the Trump administration. ...The Hill - 1d -
How Trump Is Helping Liberals Abroad
Voters are rallying behind some leaders who oppose President Trump’s tariffs, threats and insults. There’s a theory that explains why.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
Judge in deportation case chides DOJ lawyer for refusing to answer key questions
The court fight focuses on the Trump administration's use of a 1798 law to deport people it claims are part of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.NBC News - Mar. 17 -
Elon Musk must face Twitter shareholders’ lawsuit over alleged securities fraud
A proposed class-action lawsuit against Elon Musk and his family office Excession can proceed in federal court, a judge ruled Friday.CNBC - 13h -
Elon Musk must face Twitter shareholders’ lawsuit over alleged securities fraud
A proposed class-action lawsuit against Elon Musk and his family office Excession can proceed in federal court, a judge ruled Friday.CNBC - 13h