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Bondi issues warning after 3 charged in Tesla arson attacks
Tesla arson defendants will face the 'full force of the law," Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a statement on Thursday.ABC News - 4d -
Tesla showroom in Texas targeted with 'incendiary devices', police say
Tesla CEO Elon Musk attended a Cabinet meeting at the White House with President Donald Trump as news of the incident broke.CNBC - 1d -
Tesla sales fall by 49% in Europe even as the electric vehicle market grows
European sales of Tesla electric vehicles tumbled 49% in the first two months of the year even as overall sales of EVs grewABC News - 20h -
Fire Damages 4 Tesla Cybertrucks in Seattle
Federal and local law enforcement authorities are investigating what caused the Sunday night fire, which came after a series of attacks against Tesla in rebuke of its chief executive, Elon Musk.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Ford Is Sticking With an EV Future—With a Boost From Tesla
Qualified Ford EV owners are finally receiving an adaptor that allows them to access the Tesla Supercharger network, and CEO Jim Farley tells WIRED that Ford is a “hungry” number two in US EV sales.Wired - Mar. 11 -
Trump turns the White House lawn into a Tesla showroom
President Donald Trump on Tuesday turned the South Lawn of the White House into a temporary Tesla showroom in a conspicuous favor to his adviser Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of the car company.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Bondi labels Tesla vandalism 'domestic terrorism'
Attorney General Pam Bondi labeled the recent vandalism targeting Tesla dealerships and cars as “domestic terrorism” and added the Department of Justice (DOJ) has already charged “several” alleged ...The Hill - 6d -
Auto show pulls Tesla over safety concerns
The Vancouver International Auto Show removed Tesla products a day before the slated event over safety concerns. "The Vancouver Auto Show’s primary concern is the safety of attendees, exhibitors, ...The Hill - 6d -
Trump to Tesla vandals: 'We are looking for you!!!'
President Trump issued a stark warning to those vandalizing Tesla dealerships across the U.S., threatening extensive jail time. "I look forward to watching the sick terrorist thugs get 20 year jail ...The Hill - 4d -
Man drives into Tesla protesters at dealership: Police
A man drove his car into protesters outside a Tesla dealership in Palm Beach County, Florida over the weekend, authorities said. None of the participants in the demonstration against President ...The Hill - 1d -
FBI launches Tesla vandalism task force
The FBI confirmed Monday it has established a task force to investigate the wave of vandalism and arson incidents targeting Tesla in recent weeks. “Director [Kash] Patel has been unequivocally ...The Hill - 20h -
Bondi: Crockett needs to apologize to Tesla shareholders 'immediately'
Attorney General Pam Bondi said Monday that Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) should apologize to Tesla shareholders over comments she made calling “for Elon [Musk] to be taken down.” “On March 29 ...The Hill - 19h -
House funding vote puts Senate Democrats in a bind: From the Politics Desk
Senate Democrats are in a politically precarious position after the House passed a stopgap bill to avoid a government shutdown.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Thomas Tuchel: I will not get political like Gareth Southgate did
Thomas Tuchel says he does not intend to get involved in politics in his role as England’s new head coach.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Politics have changed but the Democrats haven’t – they are old and out of touch | Moira Donegan
Leading Democrats vainly hope for a return to the politics of the past – they must engage with the realities of the present. Is this the way the Democratic party ends – not with a bang, but with a ...The Guardian - 4d -
Whole Hog Politics: Musk’s clout is on the ballot in Wisconsin
On the menu: Dems plumb new poll low, Texas GOP braces for bitter Senate primary, 2026’s tiny House map, Do you even politics, bro?, Un-herd-of artist Voting got underway this week in the race for ...The Hill - 5d -
Syria’s sectarian violence prompts reckoning for new president
Brutal retaliation by supporters of government undermine legitimacy of Ahmed al-Sharaa at home and overseasFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Violence signals time is short to build a united Syria
The country’s new leaders have made useful first steps but must rein in autocratic impulsesFinancial Times - Mar. 14 -
Violence in Syria Shows Difficulty in Unifying Armed Forces
Sectarian-driven killings of civilians this month displayed the government’s weak control over both its own forces and affiliated fighters, experts said.The New York Times - Mar. 17 -
Violence in Syria Shows Difficulty in Unifying Armed Forces
Sectarian-driven killings of civilians this month displayed the government’s weak control over both its own forces and affiliated fighters, experts said.The New York Times - Mar. 17 -
Senate Democrat: 'Trump really only cares about Tesla's stock'
Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) slammed President Trump’s show of support for Elon Musk’s Tesla on Tuesday, arguing the president only cares about boosting the stock price of his close ally’s company. ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Sen. Mark Kelly ditching his Tesla: 'Built and designed by an a‑‑hole'
Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly (D) says he’s looking for a “new ride” and is going to get rid of his Tesla, which he says was “built and designed by an a‑‑hole.” “I’m here in Washington driving to work ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
Tesla facilities across the country attacked in protest of Elon Musk
A wave of anti-Tesla attacks have occurred as Elon Musk takes a leading role in President Trump's cost-cutting task force known as DOGE.CBS News - Mar. 8 -
Tesla shares plunge 15%, steepest drop in five years
Tesla’s selloff on Wall Street intensified on Monday, with shares of the electric vehicle maker plunging 15%, their worst day on the market since September 2020.NBC News - Mar. 10 -
Trump Says He’ll Buy a Tesla as More Americans Say They Won’t
Tesla shares tumbled on Monday and have fallen 45 percent this year so far. Part of the reason is Elon Musk’s DOGE work for President Trump.Inc. - Mar. 11 -
Trump buys a Tesla from Elon Musk at the White House
President Donald Trump bought a Tesla from Elon Musk at the White House. Trump declared the vehicles “beautiful” and in particular praised the company’s unusually designed Cybertruck.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
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 -
Elon Musk's SpaceX, Tesla lobby Trump trade representative on tariffs
Tesla warned of the hit to its bottom line from tariffs, while SpaceX complained that foreign trade barriers affect its Starlink internet satellite service.CNBC - Mar. 14 -
Hundreds protest Tesla showrooms over Musk's DOGE work
Hundreds of protestors gathered outside of Tesla showrooms on Saturday to showcase their disdain for CEO Elon Musk and his work with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in an effort to ...The Hill - Mar. 16 -
'Not a positive sign': Top Tesla officials sell shares in recent weeks
As Tesla stock has fallen in recent weeks, members of the board and an executive at Elon Musk's company have sold off millions of dollars in stock, according to filings.ABC News - Mar. 18 -
Multiple vehicles set on fire at Tesla center in Las Vegas, police say
Police are investigating a fire involving several vehicles at a Tesla Collision Center in the southwest valley, which was reported around 2:45 a.m.The Hill - Mar. 18 -
FBI, ATF investigating damage to Cybertrucks at Kansas City Tesla dealership
The FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is investigating damage to Cybertrucks at a Tesla dealership in Kansas City, Mo., according to a Tuesday social media post. ...The Hill - Mar. 18 -
Pam Bondi Calls Tesla Vandalism ‘Domestic Terrorism,’ Promising Consequences
The attorney general echoed remarks by President Trump, as protesters against Elon Musk and his efforts to shrink the government have defaced and destroyed Tesla vehicles.The New York Times - Mar. 19 -
Tesla Vandalism Surges in Canada as Trump and Musk Face Backlash
More than 80 Teslas were damaged in Hamilton, Ontario, the police said, amid other acts of vandalism against the company owned by Elon Musk.The New York Times - 4d -
Tesla owners are trading in their EVs at record levels, Edmunds says
Data from Edmunds shows that Tesla owners have been trading in their vehicles at record levels since CEO Elon Musk joined Trump's White House.CNBC - 4d -
No evidence of coordinated vandalism of Teslas despite Musk and Trump claims
Law enforcement and extremism experts find no evidence of coordinated attacks on Teslas, despite claims from CEO Elon Musk and President Donald Trump.NBC News - 4d -
Man arrested for driving car into protesters at Tesla dealership: Police
A Florida man was arrested after driving a car into a group of protestors at a Tesla dealership on Saturday, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.ABC News - 1d -
No injuries after man drives car into protesters outside Tesla dealership
A Florida sheriff's office says a man drove his car into protesters gathered outside a Tesla dealership in Palm Beach County, but nobody was injured.CBS News - 1d -
FBI launches Tesla threats task force: 'This is domestic terrorism'
Tesla CEO Elon Musk and his DOGE team are leading efforts by the Trump administration to drastically cut federal government spending and staff.CNBC - 1d -
FBI launches task force to crack down on attacks against Tesla
The FBI has launched a task force to investigate a spate of recent attacks targeting Tesla cars and dealerships, as the agency's director calls such acts “domestic terrorism.”NBC News - 21h