Latest in Trump's legal fights and Elon Musk's business overlap: From the Politics Desk
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Musk doubles down on calling Mark Kelly ‘a traitor’
Tesla CEO Elon Musk, a top adviser to President Trump, doubled down on accusing Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) of being a "traitor" because he visited Ukraine and insisted the United States support the ...The Hill - 1d -
Elon Musk Has Wanted the Government Shutdown
Sources tell WIRED that Elon Musk has wanted a government shutdown in part because it would potentially make it easier to eliminate the jobs of hundreds of thousands of federal workers.Wired - Mar. 11 -
Elon Musk-backed foreign aid group GiveDirectly is hit by Doge cuts
The nonprofit has received millions in donations from Tesla chief’s foundationFinancial Times - Mar. 19 -
‘SNL’ pokes fun at Musk, Rubio during cold open
The latest episode of “Saturday Night Live” featured James Austin Johnson’s version of President Trump attempting to bring together Marco Rubio and Elon Musk during the cold open. The show went on ...NBC News - Mar. 9 -
Senate Republican says Musk ‘does not have the power to fire people’
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) said Sunday that tech billionaire Elon Musk “does not have the power to fire people.” "Elon Musk does not have the power to fire people. The president of the United States ...The Hill - Mar. 9 -
White House says Trump won't cut Social Security, Medicare after Musk remarks
The White House on Tuesday asserted President Trump would not cut Social Security or Medicare after tech billionaire Elon Musk's comments about the need to examine entitlement spending gained ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
'SNL' cold open spoofs Rubio, Musk clash mediated by Trump
The recent “Saturday Night Live” cold open spoofed a reported clash between tech billionaire Elon Musk and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. In the sketch, James Austin Johnson’s President Trump is ...The Hill - Mar. 9 -
Turmoil at Tesla continues as Musk tries to reassure employees
In an all-hands meeting for Tesla employees CEO Elon Musk implored those committing arson against Tesla to “stop being psycho.” A new report from Edmunds found “the highest ever share” of Tesla ...NBC News - Mar. 21 -
Musk outlines DOGE work in rare TV interview
Tech billionaire Elon Musk offered new details about the work of President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) on Monday, while doubling down on the group’s efforts amid mounting ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Senate Dems brace to vote for a bill they hate — to block Elon Musk
Democrats appear on the cusp of voting to avoid a shutdown because they fear the consequences of standing up to the Trump administration could be worse.Politico - Mar. 13 -
Elon Musk to Campaign in Wisconsin Ahead of Supreme Court Election
The billionaire is reprising another of the moves he did to help elect Donald J. Trump in November.The New York Times - 22h -
Elon Musk to Campaign in Wisconsin Ahead of Supreme Court Election
The billionaire is reprising another of the moves he did to help elect Donald J. Trump in November.The New York Times - 22h -
The Activist CEO: Have Elon Musk and Ben & Jerry’s CEO David Stever Damaged Their Brands?
Corporate stands on public issues can align companies with messages that can upend the course of regular business.Inc. - 4d -
Elon Musk says "massive cyberattack" is causing outages at X
Elon Musk's social media site X wasn't working for thousands of users on Monday, with the billionaire claiming a cyberattack.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Elon Musk Suggests DOGE Team Will Scrutinize Social Security and Entitlement Spending
In an interview with Larry Kudlow, Elon Musk claimed that fraud in Social Security and other major programs was “the big one to eliminate.”The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
Vance acknowledges Elon Musk has made 'mistakes' with mass firings
Vice President JD Vance acknowledged Friday that Elon Musk has made “mistakes” in a wide-ranging interview with NBC News.NBC News - Mar. 14 -
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 - 6h -
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 - 6h -
Trump ratchets up fight against judges, rivals
President Trump has put his foot firmly back on the gas of getting revenge against his political enemies and those who don’t comply with his wishes. The White House on Wednesday escalated its ...The Hill - Mar. 19 -
Elon Musk's Starlink has a growing footprint in the federal government
The use of Starlink has been adopted by at least one additional federal agency since Donald Trump began his second presidential term.NBC News - Mar. 8 -
Judge blasts Social Security fraud 'fishing expedition' by Elon Musk's DOGE
The judge's order blocks the agency from granting DOGE access to systems containing personally identifiable information.ABC News - Mar. 20 -
Breweries and maple syrup producer among Vermont businesses hit by Trump's tariffs on Canada
Business owners from both sides of the U.S.-Canada border gathered Tuesday in Vermont to share how the Trump administration’s sweeping tariffs have affected their industries.NBC News - Mar. 19 -
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 - Mar. 21 -
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates spar on abortion law, Musk, Trump during debate
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates Brad Schimel and Susan Crawford sparred over abortion law, as well as Elon Musk, during a debate.ABC News - Mar. 13 -
Inside Elon Musk’s ‘Digital Coup’
Musk’s loyalists at DOGE have infiltrated dozens of federal agencies, pushed out tens of thousands of workers, and siphoned millions of people’s most sensitive data. The next step: Unleash the AI.Wired - Mar. 13 -
Ben Jennings on Elon Musk and the backlash against Tesla – cartoon
Discover and buy more of Ben’s cartoons here Order your own print of this cartoon from the Guardian Print Shop Continue reading...The Guardian - Mar. 13 -
Elon Musk’s Starlink Expands Across White House Complex
Trump administration officials said the company donated the internet service, saying the gift had been vetted by the lawyer overseeing ethics issues in the White House Counsel’s Office.The New York Times - Mar. 18 -
Musk dives into election politics
Presented by National Council on Aging — Members of DOGE are set to give an interview tonight with Fox News tonight where they are expected to discuss ... {beacon} Washington braces for new DOGE ...The Hill - 1d -
Musk dives into election politics
Presented by National Council on Aging — Members of DOGE are set to give an interview tonight with Fox News tonight where they are expected to discuss ... {beacon} Washington braces for new DOGE ...The Hill - 1d -
For These Tesla Owners, a Rough Ride From Status Symbol to ‘Swasticar’
Fury at Elon Musk emerges as vandalism, protest and buyer’s remorse.The New York Times - 22h -
Trump rejects pleas from business for more clarity on tariffs: 'They always say that'
Trump and his aides warned amid the tariff controversy that Americans could be in store for some temporary economic strain — including higher prices.CNBC - Mar. 10 -
Ayo Edebiri ‘got insane death threats’ after Elon Musk shared fake report about Pirates of the Caribbean casting
The Bear actor called Musk a fascist and an idiot after his reaction to a post from a rightwing account that claimed she was replacing Johnny Depp . Ayo Edebiri, the actor best known for her ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
An Elon Musk Friend, Antonio Gracias, Joins His Effort on Social Security
The involvement of Antonio Gracias, an investor who has known Elon Musk for two decades, suggests that Mr. Musk has made overhauling the Social Security Administration a priority.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
Elon Musk suggests DOGE’s work may be wrapped up by Day 130
Elon Musk and several members of his Department of Government Efficiency are speaking out together for the first time during an interview on Fox News. Musk suggests their work for the ...NBC News - 18h -
Elon Musk suggests DOGE’s work may be wrapped up by Day 130
Elon Musk and several members of his Department of Government Efficiency are speaking out together for the first time during an interview on Fox News. Musk suggests their work for the ...NBC News - 18h -
Elon Musk’s xAI firm buys social media platform X for $33bn
Specifics of deal remain unclear, including how X’s leaders will be integrated into new company. Elon Musk’s xAI artificial intelligence firm has acquired Musk’s X – the social media platform ...The Guardian - 3h -
Can Donald Trump afford a trade war with Canada?
And can Elon Musk afford a tumble in Tesla's share price?BBC News - Mar. 12 -
When is a desk not a desk? When it’s a status symbol | Gareth Rubin
The employers of the estate agent who sued them for unfair constructive dismissal would do well to read Machiavelli. Niccolò Machiavelli had an important piece of advice about office politics: “If ...The Guardian - Mar. 16 -
Donald Trump Held Another Million-Dollar ‘Candlelight’ Dinner—With Elon Musk in Tow
Unlike the previous fundraiser, this event did not appear on President Donald Trump’s official schedule.Wired - Mar. 17 -
Trump rejects pleas from business for more clarity on tariffs
President Donald Trump has dismissed the growing chorus of CEOs, investors and policymakers who are pleading with the White House for greater clarity about his sweeping tariff agenda.NBC News - Mar. 10