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An Elon Musk-inspired pivot to Mars would be a mistake
Firming up plans to go to Mars would be fine, so long as it is not done at the expense of returning to the moon.Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
Trump to Watch Latest SpaceX Launch With Elon Musk
The president-elect’s appearance in Texas demonstrates the growing closeness between the two billionaires, and Mr. Musk’s increasing influence in Mr. Trump’s orbit.Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
What does Elon Musk want from all this politicking?
The billionaire is pledging to give away $1m a day and campaigning hard – is deregulation the driving motivation?. US politics – live updates Over the weekend, Elon Musk pledged to give ...World - The Guardian - October 23 -
Michael Kosta Thinks He’s Found Elon Musk’s Next Failed Purchase
The “Daily Show” host said Musk “bought Twitter just to drive it into the ground” and is now considering doing the same for America.Top stories - The New York Times - October 23 -
Tesla investors should be wary of Elon Musk’s continued irrational exuberance
Tesla investors who were elated over the many positive statements by Chief Executive Elon Musk & Co. on Wednesday should rein in some of their expectations and remember the past.Business - MarketWatch - October 24 -
Elon Musk, R.F.K. Jr. and the Unconfirmables of a Second Trump Administration
Back in the White House, Trump would get input from a bestiary of nihilists, destructionists and even criminals.Top stories - The New York Times - October 24 -
DOJ warns Elon Musk that $1M giveaways to voters may be illegal
The Justice Department has sent a warning letter to Elon Musk, who’s actively campaigning for Donald Trump, over his million-dollar giveaways to registered voters in swing states in the final days ...Politics - NBC News - October 24 -
DOJ sends warning to Elon Musk's PAC over checks to voters
The DOJ sent a letter to Elon Musk's America PAC, warning that the $1 million checks he's giving to registered voters may violate federal law. According to the PAC's website, Musk is randomly ...Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
Elon Musk’s Tesla Just Reminded Everyone Who Dominates the EV Market
The automaker beat Wall Street’s earnings expectations and the Cybertruck achieved profitability.Business - Inc. - October 24 -
Is Elon Musk's $1 million voter sweepstakes legal? Experts weigh in.
The giveaway seems illegal, but occupies a blurry area of law, experts told ABC News.Top stories - ABC News - October 24 -
Elon Musk spreads debunked conspiracy theories about voter fraud
At a rally last weekend, tech billionaire Elon Musk promoted debunked conspiracy theories about voting machines and encouraged voters to share any potential signs of fraud on social media. CBS News ...Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
Gov. Josh Shapiro weighs in on Elon Musk, misinformation and Harris' chances in Pennsylvania
Josh Shapiro sits atop one of the most important states this election, and he said he’s doing everything he can to make sure Kamala Harris wins in Pennsylvania.Top stories - NBC News - October 25 -
Elon Musk defends $1 million giveaway after Justice Department warning
Elon Musk spoke in a virtual townhall event Friday and said that his petition giveaway wasn't meant to register voters.Top stories - NBC News - October 26 -
Elon Musk worked in US illegally in 1995 after quitting school – report
Washington Post contrasts the episode with the South African multibillionaire’s anti-immigration views. Elon Musk briefly worked illegally in the US after abandoning a graduate studies program in ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
Bernie Sanders says Elon Musk's reported contact with Putin is not 'appropriate'
The Wall Street Journal reported that Elon Musk has been in regular contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin for the last two years. On Meet the Press, Sen. Bernie Sanders says that Musk’s ...Politics - NBC News - October 27 -
Elon Musk Bought a Texas Compound for His 11 Kids and Their Mothers
As the billionaire warns of population collapse and the moral obligation to have children, he’s navigating his own complicated family.Business - The New York Times - October 30 -
How Elon Musk Might Use His Pull With Trump to Help Tesla
Although Donald Trump has opposed policies that favor electric cars, if he becomes president he could ease regulatory scrutiny of Tesla or protect lucrative credits and subsidies.Business - The New York Times - October 30 -
Elon Musk's xAI in Talks to Raise Funding Valuing It at $40 Billion
The new fundraising effort would substantially increase startup’s valuation from spring.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 29 -
At town halls, Elon Musk works to harness his celebrity to boost Trump
In a series of town halls, tech billionaire Elon Musk has sought to harness his power as an influencer to help return Donald Trump to the White House.Top stories - ABC News - October 30 -
Elon Musk Steps Up His Support for Donald Trump’s Campaign
The tech mogul is pushing even harder in the final days of the presidential race to get Donald Trump re-elected, with plenty at stake for his businesses.Business - The New York Times - October 30 -
Elon Musk’s SpaceX, Already a Leader in Satellites, Gets Into the Spy Game
The Pentagon needs what the company offers to compete with China even as it frets over its potential for dominance and the billionaire’s global interests.Business - The New York Times - October 30 -
Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk and the Billions of Ways to Influence an Election
The world’s richest men have their own rocket fleets, their own media and their own schemes to succeed with Donald J. Trump.Business - The New York Times - October 31 -
Taiwan's Race for Secure Internet Detours Around Musk's Starlink
SpaceX’s network hasn’t cracked the market on an island where self-sufficiency is a matter of survival.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 30 -
Elon Musk says Trump's economic plans could cause 'temporary hardship'
Musk, the world's richest person, is a prominent supporter of Trump.Top stories - ABC News - October 31 -
First Elon Musk changed Twitter to X — then he made it a MAGA haven
As Musk has quickly become one of Donald Trump’s biggest supporters, he has transformed X into a MAGA mouthpiece.Top stories - NBC News - October 31 -
Musk can continue with election cash giveaways for now, judge rules
Prosecutors say the case will now move to a federal court, following a request from Musk's lawyers.Top stories - BBC News - November 1 -
How Elon Musk Changed Course to Go All Out for Trump
The billionaire has poured nearly $120 million into a pro-Trump voting effort and used his social media platform, X, to spread misinformation, despite public statements he made in the past about ...Business - The New York Times - November 1 -
Elon Musk's America PAC Has Created an Election Denial Cesspool on X
The group has nearly 50,000 members, many enthusiastically sharing debunked claims about voting fraud. “It's just an election denier jamboree,” says one expert.Tech - Wired - October 31 -
Elon Musk’s xAI in Funding Talks That Could Value Company at $40 Billion
The financing efforts follow that of rival OpenAI, which recently closed a funding round that valued it at $157 billion.Tech - The New York Times - October 31 -
Elon Musk’s America PAC Hit With Class Action Lawsuit
Canvassers for California representative Michelle Steel are suing the congresswoman's campaign, America PAC, and others, alleging that they were promised hourly wages, then told pay would depend on ...Tech - Wired - November 1 -
Who are the people winning Elon Musk’s $1 million daily giveaways?
What we know about America PAC winnersTop stories - NBC News - November 1 -
Elon Musk’s canvassing operation sued in California for alleged labor law violations
Plaintiffs accuse America Pac of several violations during its operation to support Orange county’s Michelle Steel. Elon Musk’s troubled canvassing operation on behalf of Donald Trump and the ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
How Elon Musk’s X Account Dominates the Platform Ahead of the Election
The billionaire has effectively become the star of his social media platform, transforming X into a reflection of his personal views before the election.Business - The New York Times - November 3 -
Elon Musk's influence over Trump is being closely watched by Beijing
Tech billionaire Elon Musk’s influence over former President Donald Trump could be good news for China, where he has extensive business interests.Top stories - NBC News - November 4 -
Musk has parked his Tesla on the White House lawn
The opinionated billionaire is not on the ballot, but he has turned the US election into an effective pulpitBusiness - Financial Times - November 4 -
Pennsylvania judge declines to block Elon Musk’s $1m voter prize giveaway
Prosecutors had called sweepstakes a scam that violates state election law and asked for it to be shut down. US election 2024 live: latest polls, results and updates The $1m-a-day voter ...World - The Guardian - November 4