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Democratic rep sees ‘nontrivial chance’ China using drones in US
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) weighed in on questions swirling around China's potential use of drones against the U.S., claiming the chance was "nontrivial." Krishnamoorthi, the top Democrat on ...The Hill - Dec. 12 -
Elon Musk's net worth tops $400 billion, a first for any person
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is now worth more than $400 billion, according to Bloomberg News. Here's how his wealth stacks up.CBS News - Dec. 11 -
Elon Musk's Tesla lobbied UK to charge petrol drivers more
Musk's firm backed the government's green stance, despite its maverick chief executive's social media attacks.BBC News - Dec. 11 -
Tesla Owners Use Bumper Stickers to Express Feelings About Elon Musk
As Elon Musk has become a key player in President-elect Donald J. Trump’s world, Tesla owners are marking their cars to signify where they stand — for or against.The New York Times - Dec. 11 -
Elon Musk and Donald Trump: A modern-day Teapot Dome scandal waiting to happen
So much for America First!The Hill - Dec. 10 -
Another activist takes aim at Macy's, seeking spending cuts and real estate restructuring
Macy's faces its fourth activist push in the last decade as it tries to turn around struggling stores.CNBC - Dec. 10 -
Hungary's Orbán meets with Trump and Musk
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán met Monday with President-elect Trump, his incoming national security adviser and billionaire Elon Musk, who has wielded significant influence in Trump's ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
EU tech chief strikes conciliatory tone with Elon Musk
Henna Virkkunen seeks to repair relations after her predecessor sparked US billionaire’s ireFinancial Times - Dec. 9 -
JD Vance, Elon Musk and the Future of America
How the two men’s visions for America come together, or clash, is a key to the new administration’s success.The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
Revealed: the tech bosses who poured $394.1m into US election - and how they compared to Elon Musk
FEC filings offer only a glimpse of the money tech is pouring into Washington as it seeks to influence government. Silicon Valley poured more than $394.1m into the US presidential election this ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
Far-right activists from Germany spent US election day at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago
AfD parliamentary candidate and influencers posed for photos with now president-elect at his Florida home. As Donald Trump gathered his supporters, family and friends at Mar-a-Lago on US election ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
Elon Musk and the Tech Billionaires Steering Trump’s Transition Team
The involvement of wealthy investors has made this presidential transition one of the most potentially conflict-ridden in modern history.The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
Elon Musk spends $277 million to back Trump and Republican candidates
Elon Musk was the largest donor in the 2024 election cycle, spending at least $277 million to back President-elect Donald Trump and other Republican candidates.CBS News - Dec. 6 -
Elon Musk spent a quarter-billion dollars electing Trump, including financing mysterious 'RBG PAC'
Elon Musk poured more than $20 million into a mysterious super PAC at the end of 2024, part of more than $250 million he spent overall to boost Donald Trump.NBC News - Dec. 6 -
Israel seeks Elon Musk’s influence in resolving hostage situation in Gaza
SpaceX head has had Trump’s ear since election, and Israel hopes he can convince president-elect to pursue a deal. Israel has sought to enlist Elon Musk ’s help in reviving hostage negotiations ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Musk signals he won't use growing influence to go after competitors
Elon Musk indicated Friday that he will not use his growing influence in the Trump administration to hurt or seek revenge on his industry competitors. In a post on his social platform X, Musk ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Elon Musk revealed as sole funder of RBG Pac that claimed Trump and Ginsburg were aligned
Musk bolstered Pac with $20.5m ahead of election while late supreme court justice’s family denounced it as ‘appalling’. Elon Musk has emerged as the sole financial architect behind a provocative ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Elon Musk Backed Trump With Over $250 Million, Fueling the Unusual ‘RBG PAC’
The enormous spending from the world’s richest man quietly fueled allied groups and was revealed only now, as Mr. Musk plays a key role in the presidential transition.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Israeli president calls Elon Musk to revive Gaza hostage talks
Families of those held in enclave urge Isaac Herzog to keep issue in focus for incoming Trump administrationFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
Elon Musk risks being 'political puppet master', says Nick Clegg
The former deputy PM turned top Meta boss tells Nick Robinson that Musk is playing an "outsized" role in US politics.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
Investors pour $140bn into US stock funds after Trump election victory
Bets incoming administration will enact ‘pro growth’ agenda spur rush into Wall Street equitiesFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
Elon Musk Brings Trump’s Government Efficiency Push to Capitol Hill
Elon Musk and former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy went to Capitol Hill.Inc. - Dec. 5 -
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy’s DOGE Goes to Congress
The tycoons in charge of President-elect Donald J. Trump’s amorphous government efficiency initiative made the rounds on Capitol Hill, bashing debt but revealing little about how they will tackle it.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk meet with Republicans to talk DOGE spending cuts
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy began swapping ideas in person with congressional Republicans about ways they could slash federal spending and regulations.NBC News - Dec. 5 -
Musk and Ramaswamy pitch spending advisory board to lawmakers on Capitol Hill
NBC News Capitol Hill Correspondent Ryan Nobles, Senior Capitol Hill Correspondent Garrett Haake and CNBC Senior Washington Correspondent Eamon Javers join Meet the Press NOW to report on Elon Musk ...NBC News - Dec. 5 -
Mike Johnson and Elon Musk tell US federal staff to get back to the office
Republican House Speaker backs billionaire entrepreneur’s government efficiency driveFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy meet with lawmakers on DOGE plans
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are meeting with lawmakers Thursday on plans for the newly coined of Department of Government Efficiency.CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Jeff Bezos, OpenAI founder talk Elon Musk’s new government role
CNBC’s Andrew Ross Sorkin joins TODAY to recap his annual DealBook Summit where he had conversations with Elon Musk’s top competitors, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos and OpenAI’s Sam Altman, to discuss Musk's ...NBC News - Dec. 5 -
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Downplays Dangers of A.I. and Elon Musk
The chief executive of OpenAI said the technology would boost productivity and rejected worries that his rival mogul could use his political influence to harm competitors.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
OpenAI CEO 'not that worried' about Elon Musk's influence in Trump administration
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is locked in a legal dispute with rival Elon MuskABC News - Dec. 4 -
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Says Elon Musk Won’t Abuse New Friendship With Trump
AI leader Altman said today that he thinks ‘Elon will do the right thing’ when it comes to the Trump connectionInc. - Dec. 4 -
2023 DealBook Summit Concluded With an Elon Musk Discussion
Mr. Musk caught even Andrew Ross Sorkin off guard, as the Tesla and SpaceX leader accused advertisers that had pulled their money from X of trying to “blackmail” him.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the threat to press freedom
A second term for Trump has chilling implications for critical independent journalism and the media the industry . Donald Trump’s second term promises to deliver historic threats to US press ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Trump takes aim at US Steel deal
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump says he'll block Nippon Steel-U.S. Steel deal President-elect Trump vowed ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Massive Elon Musk donation news to me, says Farage
Claims the X mogul is planning to donate $100m to Reform UK are dismissed by party leader Nigel Farage.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
What's Next in the Legal Battle Over Elon Musk's $100 Billion Pay Deal
The Tesla CEO’s record-breaking compensation package has hit another roadblock, after a Delaware judge again rejected the deal.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3 -
The G20 has 'shock absorbers' to deal with Trump's return as US president, South Africa says
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says the Group of 20 bloc has sufficient “shock absorbers” to function effectively if a Donald Trump administration promotes an America First policy at the ...ABC News - Dec. 3 -
Will Elon Musk Ever Collect His Full Tesla Pay Package?
The electric vehicle maker vowed to appeal after a Delaware judge rejected the tech mogul’s massive compensation deal for a second time.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Elon Musk’s $56bn Tesla pay package rejected again by US judge
Kathaleen McCormick in Delaware rules Musk not entitled to vast sum despite Tesla shareholders voting to reinstate it. A judge ruled on Monday that Tesla chief executive Elon Musk is still not ...The Guardian - Dec. 2 -
Scottie Pippen Mocked for Post About Elon Musk on the Bulls
Scottie Pippen, a basketball star turned crypto fanatic, posted about how many championships Chicago would have won with Mr. Musk. The answers weren’t kind.The New York Times - Dec. 2