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Elon Musk's America PAC Has Created an Election Denial Cesspool on X
The group has nearly 50,000 members, many enthusiastically sharing debunked claims about voting fraud. “It's just an election denier jamboree,” says one expert.Tech - Wired - October 31 -
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 pulpitBusiness - Financial Times - November 4 -
Bernie Sanders says Elon Musk's reported contact with Putin is not 'appropriate'
The Wall Street Journal reported that Elon Musk has been in regular contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin for the last two years. On Meet the Press, Sen. Bernie Sanders says that Musk’s ...Politics - NBC News - October 27 -
Elon Musk says Trump's economic plans could cause 'temporary hardship'
Musk, the world's richest person, is a prominent supporter of Trump.Top stories - ABC News - October 31 -
Pennsylvania judge declines to block Elon Musk’s $1m voter prize giveaway
Prosecutors had called sweepstakes a scam that violates state election law and asked for it to be shut down. US election 2024 live: latest polls, results and updates The $1m-a-day voter ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
Elon Musk Met With Iran’s U.N. Ambassador, Iranian Officials Say
The tech billionaire, a top adviser to President-elect Donald J. Trump, was reported to have discussed ways to defuse tensions between Iran and the United States.World - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
Why Elon Musk Says His New Role ‘Won’t Be Business as Usual’
Musk’s moves since the election suggest the Tesla CEO will be heavily involved in the Trump administration’s ‘revolution,’ as he calls it.Business - Inc. - 2 days ago -
Warren Buffett says he won't back any candidate ahead of election
Billionaire Warren Buffet indicated he will not support either candidate for president in a memo released on his company's website Wednesday. “In light of the increased usage of social media, ...Politics - The Hill - October 23 -
What Can the Department of Government Efficiency Do?
President-elect Trump has indicated the entity will operate outside the government, a position that comes with legal limits.Business - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Longstanding US Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia says he is battling esophageal cancer
Democratic U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia said Thursday that he is battling esophageal cancerHealth - ABC News - November 7 -
Trump’s ex-chief of staff says he is a fascist and would govern as a dictator
Four-star US General John Kelly’s claims were reported in blockbuster comments to The New York TimesWorld - Financial Times - October 23 -
Elon Musk promises to award $1m every day to voters as he steps up campaigning for Trump
The billionaire’s Trump-supporting Pac will give the money to those who sign a petition that encourages Republicans to register to vote. Elon Musk said his Trump-supporting political action ...World - The Guardian - October 20 -
Elon Musk is trying to buy the US election for Donald Trump. What does he want in return? | Arwa Mahdawi
Billionaire funding is flooding into the ex-president’s campaign. If he wins, will we see prisons on Mars and Taylor Swift shot into space?. Welcome to The Maga Millions: a thrilling new contest in ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
Elon Musk Could Have US Citizenship Revoked If He Lied on Immigration Forms
The richest man in the world appears to have worked in the US without authorization. According to experts, if he did so and lied about it as part of the immigration process, he could be denaturalized.Tech - Wired - October 31 -
Elon Musk is not America’s new king. But he might be its new Thomas Cromwell | John Naughton
The billionaire was indispensable to Trump’s campaign and now has a senior job. He is about to become dangerously useful. Picture, if you will, the scene in Mar-a-Lago on election night at the ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
FirstFT: Musk and Ramaswamy to lead Trump drive on efficiency
Also in today’s newsletter, Klarna files for US IPO and potential ‘white knight’ bidder emerges for Seven & iWorld - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
Elon Musk's many hats
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story What a Trump win could mean for Musk's businesses Elon Musk is wearing multiple hats this election ...Politics - The Hill - October 22 -
Elon Musk goes to Washington
Billionaire chief of Tesla and X looks set to take up influential adviser role in White HouseWorld - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
Stacey Abrams Has Some Ideas on How to Stop Elon Musk and the Far Right in Georgia
In the week leading up to the election, former state representative and gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams talks democracy, conspiracies, and Kamala Harris’ chance at winning Georgia.Tech - Wired - October 31 -
'All hell has broken loose': Inside Elon Musk's high-stakes pro-Trump door-knocking effort
More than a half-dozen operatives and canvassers connected to America PAC described problems at the pro-Trump door-knocking organization.Top stories - NBC News - November 1 -
Elon Musk Has Spent the Final Days Before the Election Posting About Peanut the Squirrel
The world's richest man man has spent $118 million supporting Donald Trump's campaign. His closing argument: “Vote For PNut! For Liberty! For Freedom!”Tech - Wired - November 4 -
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 - November 5 -
Not one government has paid into fund for victims of Uganda warlord, says ICC
The international criminal court awarded a record €52.4m to survivors of Dominic Ongwen’s crimes but member states have failed to contribute. Not a single country has contributed towards ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
Musk draws skepticism with call for $2 trillion in spending cuts
Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s call for “at least” $2 trillion in cuts to federal spending is drawing skepticism from experts as the billionaire tech magnate cements himself as one of former President ...Politics - The Hill - November 3 -
Elon Musk says all voting should be 'in person' while his super PAC promotes voting by mail
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Gov. Shapiro says law enforcement could look at Elon Musk’s $1M giveaway to super PAC supporters
During an interview with Meet the Press, Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-Pa.) questions the legality of Elon Musk promising $1 million giveaways to voters who sign his super PAC’s petition “in favor of free ...Politics - NBC News - October 20 -
Elon Musk could face ‘legal liability’ for his $1 million giveaway, says election law expert
NBC News Election Law Analyst Nate Persily discusses the legal questions surrounding billionaire tech founder Elon Musk’s latest election effort to support former President Trump ahead of the ...Politics - NBC News - October 21 -
Elon Musk's $1 million voter petition lottery falls in a legal gray area, experts say
Elon Musk’s daily $1 million lottery for registered swing state voters who sign his super PAC’s petition falls into a legal gray area and could potentially violate election law, three experts told ...Top stories - NBC News - October 21 -
Elon Musk says the real threat to democracy is the people who accuse Trump of endangering it
Tech mogul Elon Musk is playing down the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. CapitolTech - ABC News - October 27 -
Elon Musk, Trump allies say his tariff plans could cause short-term pain for consumers
Donald Trump has proposed universal tariffs, which Vice President Kamala Harris attacked, calling the proposal a "Trump sales tax" on American consumers.Business - CNBC - October 30 -
Workers Say They Were Tricked and Threatened as Part of Elon Musk’s Get-Out-the-Vote Effort
America PAC door knockers were flown to Michigan, driven in the back of a U-Haul, and told they’d have to pay hotel bills unless they met unrealistic quotas. One was surprised they were working to ...Tech - Wired - October 30 -
Judge rejects request to block Elon Musk $1 million voter giveaway
Tesla CEO Elon Musk and his America PAC are backing Donald Trump in the presidential election against Vice President Kamala Harris.Business - CNBC - November 4 -
Elon Musk's $1 million voter sweepstakes may continue, Pa. judge says
A judge in Pennsylvania ruled Elon Musk's PAC's $1 million voter sweepstakes can continue through Tuesday's election.Top stories - CBS News - November 4