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Digging into Elon Musk's relationship with California
Before becoming President Trump's right-hand man in Washington, D.C., Elon Musk built his career on the West Coast. Emma Anderson, California tech editor for Politico, joins "America Decides" to ...CBS News - Mar. 13 -
Musk, Rubio clashed in front of Trump during Cabinet meeting: Sources
During a charged Cabinet meeting Thursday at the White House, Elon Musk clashed with top Cabinet officials, sources told ABC NewsABC News - Mar. 7 -
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 -
Trump defends Elon Musk, DOGE cuts to federal workforce
President Trump defended Elon Musk and DOGE over the weekend after reported rifts between Musk and Cabinet members. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Elon Musk Returns to His Trump Playbook in a Big Wisconsin Race
The billionaire, now a White House official and no longer a private citizen, is spending millions of dollars to elect a conservative judge, and making himself a main character in the race.The New York Times - 1h -
Tesla tells US government Trump trade war could ‘harm’ EV companies
Letter from Elon Musk’s firm to US trade representative warns of ‘downstream impacts’ of tit-for-tat tariffs. Business live – latest updates Elon Musk’s Tesla has warned that Donald Trump’s ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
What Elon Musk’s Suit Says About Trump and Power
When Elon Musk puts on a nice suit, it has a way of looking like a demotion.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
Trump orders ideas from Pentagon for ‘unfettered’ access to Panama canal, officials say
Document described as interim national security guidance calls on US military to create options. The Trump administration has called on the Pentagon to provide military options to ensure the ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
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 - 4d -
3/8: Saturday Morning
Trump denies reports of infighting between Cabinet, Elon Musk; Why baseball glove company Nokona stands out on the field.CBS News - Mar. 8 -
Tesla dealerships targeted as Elon Musk decries "evil attacks"
Elon Musk's ties to the Trump administration have provoked protests and violent attacks on Tesla across the U.S.CBS News - 2d -
Lara Trump: Americans should be 'kissing the feet of Elon Musk and Donald Trump'
Fox News host and former Republican National Committee co-Chair Lara Trump argued Americans should be thankful for the work billionaire Elon Musk is doing on behalf of President Trump to shrink the ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
How Elon Musk's Trump support could hurt — or help — Tesla
Elon Musk is both the CEO of the largest U.S. EV maker and the right-hand-man to President Donald Trump. Bears say it's a disaster for Tesla, bulls say a boon.CNBC - Mar. 11 -
Elon Musk Seeks to Put $100 Million Into Trump Political Operation
Elon Musk has signaled he wants to make some donations not just to his own super PAC, which is called America PAC and has spent heavily on President Trump in the past, but to an outside entity.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
Pentagon aims to cut up to 60,000 civilian jobs through buyouts, attrition
The Pentagon plans to cut 50,000 to 60,000 civilian jobs over the next several months via voluntary resignations and not replacing workers who leave, a senior defense official confirmed Tuesday. ...The Hill - 3d -
Elon Musk’s self-destruction
The cost for Donald Trump of keeping the world’s richest man by his side is growingFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
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 - 4d -
Elon Musk visits NSA after saying agency needs ‘overhaul’
Tech billionaire and senior President Trump adviser Elon Musk visited the National Security Agency (NSA) this week after calling for an "overhaul" of the agency earlier this month. Musk, who is ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
Elon Musk tells Tesla employees to hold on to their stock amid harsh selloff
Musk predicts ‘bright’ future despite Tesla bearing brunt of backlash against his role in Trump’s administration. US politics live – latest updates Elon Musk attempted to reassure Tesla ...The Guardian - 18h -
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 -
'SNL' taps into cynicism over Elon Musk's White House influence
Questions about tech investor Elon Musk's extraordinary influence in President Donald Trump's White House found answers that doubled as punchlines on "Saturday Night Live."NBC News - Mar. 9 -
Tesla Stocks Tumble as Elon Musk’s Political Role Grows More Divisive
The automaker’s shares soared after Election Day as Elon Musk took a high-profile role as a Trump adviser. Now those gains have evaporated.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
Keir Starmer plans to reshape the Britain's ‘flabby’ state. But don’t compare him to Elon Musk
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer has won praise for his efforts to marshal international support for Ukraine as President Donald Trump’s economic and foreign policies roil the worldABC News - Mar. 13 -
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 -
Trump officials circulate plan to overhaul US foreign assistance
Trump administration officials are proposing new plans to overhaul how America gives out foreign assistance in the wake of efforts to shut down the U.S. Agency for International Development ...The Hill - 1d -
China Cools on Musk: ‘Two Cars for the Price of One Tesla’
Elon Musk, the company’s chief executive, is fast losing out to Chinese electric carmakers in Tesla’s second-most-important market.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
What Does a Shutdown Have to Do With the Budget or Elon Musk? Here’s a Guide.
A short-term spending bill, a 10-year budget plan and Musk’s cost-cutting team are all progressing at once.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
Elon Musk’s White House role weighs on business empire
Elon Musk’s role in the Trump administration is complicating his business ventures, as the tech billionaire pushes forward with efforts to slash the federal government and budget in the face of ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
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 - 5d -
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 - 3d -
Value of Elon Musk’s X ‘rebounds to $44bn purchase price’
Dramatic reversal of fortune for platform since billionaire owner became key ally of Donald Trump. Business live – latest updates The value of Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, has ...The Guardian - 2d -
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 - 13h -
China preparing for a protracted trade war with U.S.
China announced retaliatory tariffs on U.S. agricultural products and targeted 25 American companies in response to the now 20% blanket tariffs President Trump placed on all Chinese goods. Anna ...CBS News - Mar. 9 -
China plans to ‘vigorously boost consumption’ to shore up economy
Communist party aims to ‘promote reasonable wage growth’ and to reduce financial burdens amid Trump tariffs. Business live – latest updates China’s government has announced ambitious plans to ...The Guardian - 4d -
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 -
Trump made clear ‘Elon Musk is your partner’ in Cabinet meeting, says Commerce secretary
In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Commerce Sec. Howard Lutnick says that President Trump made clear to his Cabinet that Elon Musk is “a partner” in deciding who and what will be cut ...NBC News - Mar. 9 -
Watch live: White House holds briefing as fears over economy, trade war mount
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will hold a press briefing Tuesday afternoon as President Trump's tariffs and dips in the stock market have raised concerns over the economy. Trump on ...The Hill - 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 -
FTC commissioner fired by Trump says her ouster should concern markets
Trump has worked to overhaul the government by pushing out federal officials and drastically downsizing agencies through the Elon Musk-led DOGE.CNBC - 2d -
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 - 1d