Latest in Trump's legal fights and Elon Musk's business overlap: From the Politics Desk
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Federal Grant Program Opens Door to Elon Musk’s Starlink
Under new rules from President Trump’s Commerce Department, a $42 billion high-speed internet effort will no longer favor fiber-optic cable.The New York Times - Mar. 6 -
Deluzio says Dems fighting against Trump 'not just good politics' but 'good policy'
Rep. Chris Deluzio (D-Pa.) on Sunday called Democrats fighting against President Trump “not just good politics” but also “good policy.” “I think wanting to see Democrats stand their ground when ...The Hill - 6d -
Government expert on Elon Musk and DOGE's "slash-and-burn exercise"
Trump campaign funder and government disrupter Elon Musk has used unprecedented power to quickly eliminate thousands of federal jobs and shutter entire programs and agencies, using tactics that ...CBS News - 6d -
Elon Musk’s Role in Dismantling USAID Likely Violated Constitution, Judge Finds
It appears to be the first time a federal judge has acted to constrain Elon Musk, a top adviser to President Trump. The judge also ordered agency functions be partially restored, though that relief ...The New York Times - 4d -
How the White House is handling Elon Musk and potential conflicts of interest
As the public face of President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency, billionaire tech CEO Elon Musk has an expansive portfolio that spans across the many levers of government — and ...NBC News - 1d -
Schumer on voting for funding bill: Trump, Musk 'damage' could be 'much worse' under shutdown
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said in a Sunday podcast episode that “damage” from President Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk could be “much worse” under a government shutdown. ...The Hill - 6d -
Voters boo Nebraska Republican over Musk, Ukraine, Trump tariffs during raucous town hall
Rep. Mike Flood’s (R-Neb.) town hall turned raucous Tuesday night as he fielded questions from voters about Elon Musk, President Trump’s tariffs, the White House’s posture towards Ukraine and more, ...The Hill - 4d -
Tesla attacks stoke fears of political violence
Weeks of violent protests at Elon Musk’s Tesla showrooms and charging stations are fueling concerns political tensions could be reaching a boiling point amid anger and frustration over Musk's ...The Hill - 1d -
Why the Arabic ‘Sesame Street’ and Other Cuts Are Not Really About Fraud
As President Trump and Elon Musk cut federal programs, they often equate political and policy differences with corruption.The New York Times - 6d -
What to Know About the Backlash Against Tesla
Elon Musk’s electric carmaker faces serious headwinds amid his involvement with right-wing politics and the Trump administration.The New York Times - 4d -
The Tesla is no longer a progressive status symbol
From celebrities to school teachers, some Tesla owners are offloading their vehicles due to CEO Elon Musks's political influence.NBC News - 5d -
Meta's Community Notes will use tech from Elon Musk's X
Meta’s upcoming Community Notes feature for monitoring misinformation will use some technology developed by Musk’s X for its similar service.NBC News - Mar. 13 -
Donald Trump Jr. Mixes Business and Politics in Serbia, as Protests There Rage
President Trump’s oldest son visited Belgrade, the site of a Trump International Hotel project, and pushed back on calls for the country’s president to resign.The New York Times - 3d -
Elon Musk’s daughter says father’s rally gesture was ‘definitely a Nazi salute’
Vivian Jenna Wilson tells Teen Vogue she feels obliged to take stand for trans rights as Trump attacks community. Vivian Jenna Wilson, Elon Musk’s eldest child, has spoken out publicly about her ...The Guardian - 2d -
Trump revokes legal status of 530,000 Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans
Move takes effect on 24 April as president weighs also stripping parole status from some 240,000 Ukrainians in US. Donald Trump ’s administration will revoke the temporary legal status of ...The Guardian - 1d -
Sen. Mark Kelly on Ukraine aid, Elon Musk's criticism and U.S. responsibility
Sen. Mark Kelly, a Democratic lawmaker and Navy combat veteran, is standing by his call for continued U.S. support for Ukraine after visiting the country. His remarks drew criticism from Elon Musk, ...CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Indonesian Cocoa Farmers, Businesses Partner to Fight Climate Change Impact on Crops
Cocoa farmers are collaborating with businesses to safeguard their crops from the harsh effects of climate change.Inc. - 6d -
New report casts significant doubt on Musk’s and Trump’s government-fraud claims
It’s yet another setback for Elon Musk’s claim of a $1 trillion “DOGE dividend.”MarketWatch - Mar. 13 -
Rubio and Trump Officials Clash With Elon Musk in an Explosive Meeting
Simmering anger at the billionaire’s unchecked power spilled out in a remarkable Cabinet Room meeting. The president quickly moved to rein in Mr. Musk.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
Tesla faces backlash over Elon Musk's ties to Trump and far-right support
Tesla shares have plunged more than 47% since President Trump's inauguration as criticism mounts over Elon Musk's involvement in the administration and his statements backing far-right views. ...CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Trump, Musk attend college men's wrestling championships in Philadelphia
President Trump traveled with Elon Musk to Philadelphia this weekend for the Division I NCAA men's wrestling championships at the Wells Fargo Center.CBS News - 12h -
Trump, Musk defy predictions of ugly fallout
More than 50 days into the second Trump administration, the highly scrutinized relationship between President Trump and Elon Musk is showing no signs of a real strain. Trump gave a gaudy show of ...The Hill - 6d -
Trump calls Tesla boycott 'illegal' and says he's buying one to support Elon Musk
Trump called Musk, the controversial leader of Tesla and a new government efficiency initiative, a "truly great American."CNBC - Mar. 11 -
Musk on Pentagon leakers: 'They will be found'
Tech billionaire and President Trump's close adviser Elon Musk said the individuals who are leaking “maliciously false information” to news outlets will be “found” and prosecuted. Musk, whose ...The Hill - 1d -
White House defends decision to deport alleged gang members amid legal fight
Over the weekend, the Trump administration cited a rarely-used 18th-century law to justify the deportations of suspected gang members. As Ed O'Keefe reports, the president's moves sparked a legal ...CBS News - 5d -
Trump insists Musk, Rubio have 'great relationship'
President Trump insisted that Secretary of State Marco Rubio and close Trump adviser Elon Musk have a "great relationship" following an explosive report that the two clashed during a contentious ...The Hill - Mar. 9 -
Keir Starmer is having his chainsaw moment – but all he will slash is democracy | Simon Jenkins
The PM sounds like Elon Musk when promising to fight the ‘blockers’, but his government’s plans will weaken the link between peoples and politics. Every new prime minister has an Elon Musk moment. ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
FBI issues alert over attacks on Tesla vehicles
To protest Elon Musk's politics, demonstrators are going after his business with large events outside Tesla showrooms. And as violent attacks on Tesla vehicles and charging stations grow, the FBI ...NBC News - 14h -
Tesla’s Letter to the Trump Administration, Tariffs and a Market Meltdown
Even Elon Musk’s electric vehicle maker is bracing for pain from the trade wars, as stocks fall into correction territory.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
Elon Musk’s X suffers multiple outages
Elon Musk's social media platform X experienced several outages on MondayCNBC - Mar. 10 -
Elon Musk Rescued the Astronauts. So What?
Recent launch failures point to challenges facing Elon Musk's space venture.The New York Times - 2d -
Trump goes to bat for Tesla
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Trump goes to bat for Tesla The White House is forcefully defending Tesla as Elon Musk's electric vehicle (EV) company suffers from financial woes ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump Poses With a Tesla, a Move Aimed Solely at Helping Musk
President Trump has spent years bashing electric vehicles. But with Elon Musk by his side, he said he would buy a bright red one.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
Trump’s Tesla Display at the White House Revives Memories of Musk in Beijing
When President Trump hosted Elon Musk and his electric vehicles this week, it recalled a visit years earlier to the Communist Party’s leadership compound.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
Musk claims cyber attack on social network X came from ‘Ukraine area’
Outage is latest trouble for world’s richest man’s business interests since he joined the Trump administrationFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Democrats train fire on Musk as unelected billionaire dips in popularity
Leaders on left bet on Musk’s bravado to pull party out of political weeds as CEO eyes social security and health cuts. For most of the 17-minute interview, Elon Musk stuck to a script. He was ...The Guardian - 6d -
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 -
Trump says he’s buying ‘brand new’ Tesla to support Musk
President Trump said he would be buying a “brand new” Tesla to support his senior adviser Elon Musk, as the stock market shows shares of the electric car company tumbling. “To Republicans, ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Watch: Trump buys Tesla alongside Musk at White House
President Trump joined tech billionaire and adviser Elon Musk on Tuesday at the White House, where he bought a Tesla vehicle. “I’m gonna buy because number one, it’s a great product. As good as it ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Elon Musk’s Starlink Pushes Its Way Into India
By signing deals with India’s two biggest telecom players, the tech tycoon and Trump adviser has improved his odds of breaking into an enormous market.The New York Times - Mar. 13