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'Nazis got better treatment,' judge says of Trump administration's deportations
The U.S. treated alleged Nazis better during World War II than the Trump administration treated Venezuelan migrants last week, a judge told DOJ attorneys at a hearing.ABC News - 4d -
DOGE doxx site maps 'Musk World' as Trump AG threatens Tesla vandals with federal charges
Tesla CEO Elon Musk spent hundreds of millions to help President Donald Trump win a second term. His electric vehicle maker is paying a price for that.CNBC - Mar. 20 -
'Buy Tesla,' Commerce chief Lutnick urges as Musk leads DOGE for Trump administration
President Trump last week opened the White House lawn to become a Tesla showroom, with Elon Musk showing him a Cybertruck and other electric vehicles.CNBC - Mar. 20 -
Trump floats sending Tesla attackers to El Salvador prisons as White House rallies to defend Musk
Tesla and SpaceX boss Elon Musk, the world's richest man, donated more than $250 million toward President Donald Trump's successful presidential campaign.CNBC - Mar. 21 -
Is Elon Musk rooting for a government shutdown?
In just over 48 hours, the government will partially shut down unless Congress can pass a continuing resolution. New reporting from Wired finds Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency ...CBS News - Mar. 12 -
China invites U.S. business leaders to Beijing as it tries to decipher Trump's trade plans
China courted the executives of major U.S. businesses this week in a sign of how Beijing seeks to offset trade pressures, rather than retaliate forcefully.CNBC - 4d -
China invites U.S. business leaders to Beijing as it tries to decipher Trump’s trade plans
China courted the executives of major U.S. businesses at an annual conference this week in a sign of how Beijing seeks to offset trade pressures, rather than retaliate forcefully.NBC News - 4d -
How a Government Shutdown Would Help Elon Musk
On this special episode of Uncanny Valley, we unpack Elon Musk's desire for a government shutdown that could become permanent. Plus: An update on measles misinformation in the US.Wired - Mar. 12 -
China can live with Trump’s tariffs – his bullish foreign policy will help Beijing in the long term | Steve Tsang
By turning his back on US allies and global institutions, Trump will help Xi Jinping advance his plan for a China-centric world. Is Donald Trump China’s worst nightmare or a dream come true? He is ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
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 -
Gov't expert on Musk, DOGE's "slash-and-burn exercise"
In the opening weeks of the Trump administration, drama has been in high gear, thanks in part to Trump campaign funder and government disrupter Elon Musk, who has moved to quickly eliminate ...CBS News - Mar. 16 -
What's Really Happening With Elon Musk and Those ‘Stranded’ Astronauts?
Two NASA officials have weighed in on the public dispute over when and how to bring home Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who have been on the International Space Station since June.Wired - Mar. 10 -
Military plans shared in Signal chat and 23andMe bankruptcy concerns: Morning Rundown
Pete Hegseth denies “texting war plans” to a group text that included a journalist. Second woman strangled during prison visit. 23andme DNA data up for sale.NBC News - 4d -
UK hoping to work with China to counteract Trump’s climate-hostile policies
Ed Miliband visits Beijing as part of plan to create global axis working in favour of climate action. Ed Miliband: ‘The global battle against the climate crisis needs China’ The UK is hoping ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
Trump Officials Disclosed Military Plans in a Group Chat
Also, paper bags might not be as green as you think. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.The New York Times - 4d -
Hegseth says ‘nobody was texting war plans’ after chat emerges
Top officials reportedly discussed secret U.S. military plans in a group chat with journalist Jeffrey Goldberg from The Atlantic who was inadvertently added. Secretary of State Pete Hegseth says ...NBC News - 4d -
The Atlantic posts more texts from Signal group chat showing Hegseth provided detailed attack plans
The Trump White House has said "these were NOT war plans that were discussed."CBS News - 2d -
The Atlantic posts more texts from Signal group chat showing Hegseth provided detailed attack plans
The Trump White House has said "these were NOT war plans that were discussed."CBS News - 2d -
The Atlantic posts more texts from Signal group chat showing Hegseth provided detailed attack plans
The Trump White House has said "these were NOT war plans that were discussed."CBS News - 2d -
A Pentagon Nomination Fight Reveals the New Rules of Trump’s Washington
When Elbridge A. Colby’s nomination for an obscure but important Pentagon job drew resistance, President Trump’s most ardent backers rallied to his defense.The New York Times - Mar. 17 -
Photos: LPGA player's star-studded Mar-a-Lago wedding, featuring Donald Trump, Elon Musk
Dani Holmqvist's wedding party included Vanessa Trump and daughter Kai Trump.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
The Atlantic releases the Signal group chat messages on U.S. strikes in Yemen
The Atlantic has published the texts from a Signal group chat that discussed U.S. military plans for strikes in Yemen after some Trump administration officials denied classified information was ...NBC News - 2d -
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 -
Trump's legal fights and Elon Musk's business overlap: From the Politics Desk
Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk, an evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the ...NBC News - Mar. 21 -
Ex-Pentagon spokesperson on Hegseth’s plans in chat: ‘Absolutely floored’
Former Pentagon deputy press secretary Sabrina Singh said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s messages in a Signal group chat about the Houthi attack have left her “absolutely floored.” “Pete Hegseth ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump buys Tesla to 'make a statement' about Musk backlash
President Trump said Tuesday he was buying a Tesla vehicle as he doubled down on his support of Elon Musk, who has come under mounting scrutiny for leading the Trump administration's government ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Fox’s Brit Hume on Hegseth’s response to war plans texts: ‘Oh for God’s sake’
Fox News political commentator Brit Hume on Monday afternoon pushed back on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's claim that "nobody was texting war plans" after news broke that Hegseth and other Trump ...The Hill - 4d -
6 in 10 say Musk lacks experience, judgment to change government: Survey
Elon Musk, a key political ally of President Trump, is viewed negatively by most Americans and they question his qualifications to overhaul the federal government, according to a new poll.The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Tariffs Could Give Tesla and Musk a Leg Up on Rivals
The company led by President Trump’s confidant Elon Musk builds all the cars it sells in the United States domestically and will be exempt from tariffs on finished vehicles.The New York Times - 2d -
Mark Kelly fires back at Musk over 'traitor' accusation
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) hit back at tech billionaire Elon Musk after he called Kelly a "traitor" for visiting Ukraine and demanding the United States stand with Ukrainians in their ongoing war ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Musk vows to personally deliver $2M to voters in Wis. Supreme Court race
Billionaire Elon Musk says he plans to hold a rally in Wisconsin to "personally hand over" $2 million to a pair of voters who have already cast their ballots in the state's hotly contested Supreme ...CBS News - 20h -
Rubio Seeks Cease-Fire in Ukraine After Reaching His Own With Musk
After blowing up at Elon Musk, Secretary of State Marco Rubio aims to bolster his position. He is seeing Saudi and Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia and allied diplomats in Canada.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
White House taps Musk to investigate Signal chat mishap
The White House has asked Elon Musk and his team at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to help investigate how a journalist was included on a Signal chat with national security ...The Hill - 2d -
Musk Targeted FEMA. Disaster-Stricken Communities Are Paying a Price.
A FEMA funding freeze illustrates the extraordinary power of Elon Musk and DOGE, who have made claims of undue benefits for undocumented immigrants and spurred swift action by federal officials.The New York Times - 2d -
Musk says xAI buys social media platform X for $45 billion
Elon Musk said Friday his artificial intelligence firm xAI has bought his social media platform X. "xAI and X’s futures are intertwined. Today, we officially take the step to combine the data, ...The Hill - 15h -
Musk says xAI buys social media platform X for $45 billion
Elon Musk said Friday his artificial intelligence firm xAI has bought his social media platform X. "xAI and X’s futures are intertwined. Today, we officially take the step to combine the data, ...The Hill - 15h -
Hillary Clinton blasts Trump, officials over Signal text mess: 'Stupidity' and 'hypocrisy'
"Top Trump administration officials put our troops in jeopardy by sharing military plans on a commercial messaging app," Clinton wrote.CNBC - 21h -
Hillary Clinton blasts Trump, officials over Signal text mess: 'Stupidity' and 'hypocrisy'
"Top Trump administration officials put our troops in jeopardy by sharing military plans on a commercial messaging app," Clinton wrote.CNBC - 21h -
Engaging Iran: Does Trump have a real plan?
President Trump's claim to have sent a letter to Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been met with skepticism by Iran's government, as they have denied receiving any such correspondence and have ...The Hill - Mar. 17 -
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
