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FBI launches task force to crack down on attacks against Tesla
The FBI has launched a task force to investigate a spate of recent attacks targeting Tesla cars and dealerships, as the agency's director calls such acts “domestic terrorism.”NBC News - 3d -
The Rise of Tesla’s Optimus: How AI Robots Could Reshape Manufacturing
Elon Musk has a vision of millions of Tesla humanoid robots marching onto factory floors in a few years—and his company’s not alone in pushing this transformative tech.Inc. - 1d -
Man charged in Molotov cocktail attack on Teslas in Las Vegas
The arrest came days after the FBI launched a task force to address attacks on locations associated with Tesla, whose CEO is DOGE chief Elon Musk.CNBC - 1d -
Man charged in Molotov cocktail attack on Teslas in Las Vegas
The arrest came days after the FBI launched a task force to address attacks on locations associated with Tesla, whose CEO is DOGE chief Elon Musk.CNBC - 1d -
DOGE chief Elon Musk says he's running businesses 'with great difficulty' as Tesla shares tank
The Tesla CEO Musk said he expected to realize $1 trillion in government savings for the Trump administration as part of the DOGE project.CNBC - Mar. 11 -
Ron Baron says he won’t sell a single personal Tesla share amid the EV play's big decline
Billionaire investor Ron Baron is standing by Elon Musk's Tesla amid its dramatic sell-off.CNBC - Mar. 11 -
Trump calls Tesla boycott 'illegal' and says he's buying one to support Elon Musk
Trump called Musk, the controversial leader of Tesla and a new government efficiency initiative, a "truly great American."CNBC - Mar. 11 -
Tesla recalls 46,000 Cybertrucks, citing exterior panel that it says can increase 'risk of crash'
Tesla is recalling more than 46,000 of its Cybertrucks, citing issues with a cosmetic exterior trim panel.CNBC - Mar. 20 -
Tesla Recalls Most Cybertrucks Because Trim Panel Could Detach From Them
Tesla is recalling more than 46,000 Cybertrucks because a steel panel could separate and fall off.Inc. - Mar. 20 -
More than 200 Tesla protests planned this weekend after series of violent incidents
Tesla has become a lightning rod for violent attacks and vandalism in the months since CEO Elon Musk joined the Trump administration.NBC News - 14h -
More than 200 Tesla protests planned this weekend after series of violent incidents
Tesla has become a lightning rod for violent attacks and vandalism in the months since CEO Elon Musk joined the Trump administration.NBC News - 14h -
Tesla facilities face wave of attacks as Elon Musk delves into politics
As Elon Musk attempts to drastically cut the federal workforce and delves further into the corridors of American power, the Tesla CEO's electric carmaker facilities have come under fire — literally.NBC News - Mar. 8 -
Trump says he's going to buy a Tesla as more Americans say they won't
After one of the worst single day sell-offs in Tesla’s history, President Donald Trump is throwing his support behind his advisor, billionaire Elon Musk, vowing to buy one of his carsABC News - 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 -
Trump floats labeling violence against Tesla dealerships as domestic terrorism
President Trump hinted he would be open to labeling individuals who carry out violence at Tesla dealerships as “domestic terrorists” following a string of violent demonstrations at the electric ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Elon Musk's politics are hurting Tesla, 85% say in investor survey
More than eight out of every 10 respondents to a Morgan Stanley survey believe Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s controversial political activities are hurting his business.NBC News - Mar. 12 -
Sen. Mark Kelly says he's giving up his Tesla
Tesla sales are down, its stock prices are slumping and the Elon Musk-led electric vehicle company has just lost another previously satisfied customer in the U.S. Senate: Mark Kelly of Arizona. ...CBS News - Mar. 14 -
Teslas set on fire with Molotov cocktails and shot with gun in Las Vegas attack
A suspect armed with a gun and Molotov cocktails launched a "targeted attack" against a Tesla location in Las Vegas early Tuesday, spray painting "resist," firing several shots and torching ...NBC News - Mar. 18 -
FBI investigates blazes at Las Vegas Tesla showroom as potential terrorism
Federal law enforcement is looking into at least three other Molotov cocktail incidents at Tesla showrooms across US. Never miss global breaking news. Download our free app to keep up with key ...The Guardian - Mar. 18 -
Can Trump and Musk Convince More Conservatives to Buy Teslas?
President Trump rallied support for Elon Musk’s car company, but there may not be enough conservatives willing to buy electric cars to make up for the Democrats who now shun Teslas.The New York Times - Mar. 19 -
Tim Walz says he 'boosts mood' by looking at Tesla stock
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) told a crowd in Wisconsin on Tuesday that he boosts his mood by looking at Tesla stock, taking a shot at Elon Musk, the automaker's CEO and the face of President Trump's ...The Hill - Mar. 19 -
Kevin O'Leary: Walz's Tesla stock quip 'beyond stupid'
Investor Kevin O'Leary slammed Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) over his joke about Elon Musk and Tesla stock, calling it “beyond stupid.” O’Leary, a panel contributor for CNN, weighed in on the recent ...The Hill - Mar. 20 -
Bondi announces charges against 3 individuals in damage to Teslas
Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday announced three individuals are facing federal charges for allegedly attacking Tesla properties as protests and vandalism hit Elon Musk's electric vehicle ...The Hill - Mar. 20 -
Tesla recalls almost all Cybertrucks over panel that can fly off
Tesla has recalled nearly all Cybertrucks after identifying a defect that can cause a panel of the pickup truck to fly off. Elon Musk’s electric vehicle company notified the National Highway ...The Hill - Mar. 20 -
3 people face federal charges in Tesla arson attacks
About 80 Tesla vehicles at a car dealership in Canada were damaged, authorities said, as the U.S. attorney general announced charges Thursday against three people accused of using Molotov cocktails ...NBC News - Mar. 20 -
US attorney general to bring charges for Tesla damage, citing ‘domestic terrorism’
Pam Bondi said the three accused had caused of ‘violent destruction’ of Tesla cars and charging stations. The US attorney general announced charges against three people she accused of “violent ...The Guardian - Mar. 20 -
DOJ charges three for Tesla arson as attacks against the carmaker continue
Three people were charged with using Molotov cocktails against Tesla cars and charging stations. Attorney General Pam Bondi called the attacks “domestic terrorism”. The latest wave of protests and ...NBC News - Mar. 20 -
Connolly calls for investigation into Lutnick encouraging Americans to buy Tesla stock
House Oversight and Accountability Committee ranking member Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) requested an investigation into Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s comments urging Americans to buy Tesla ...The Hill - Mar. 21 -
Tesla owners are trading in their EVs at record levels, analysis shows
As Elon Musk wraps up his second month in the White House, Tesla owners are trading in their electric vehicles at record levels, according to an analysis by national car shopping site Edmunds.NBC News - Mar. 21 -
Watchdog calls for ethics investigation into Lutnick's Tesla stock plug
The Campaign Legal Center (CLC) called for an investigation Friday into whether Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s recent comments encouraging Americans to buy Tesla stock violated federal ethics ...The Hill - Mar. 21 -
Walz walks back Tesla stock quip: 'Being a smart-a--'
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) walked back his joke about Tesla stock dropping, saying he was “being a smart-a--.” “I have to be careful about being a smart-a--, I was making a joke,” Walz said. ...The Hill - 5d -
FBI launches task force to crack down on attacks targeting Teslas
The FBI announces a new task force aimed at finding whoever is behind several recent attacks on Tesla vehicles, dealerships and charging stations. The electric car company became a flashpoint by ...NBC News - 3d -
Canada bars Tesla from rebate program over Trump tariffs
Canada has barred electric vehicle (EV) giant Tesla from all of its rebate programs and banned the Texas-based automotive company from future electric vehicle rebate programs over President Trump’s ...The Hill - 2d -
Man arrested in connection to arson attack on Tesla location in Las Vegas
Police arrested a 36-year -old Las Vegas cinematographer and accused of him throwing Molotov cocktails and opening fire on Teslas earlier this month, officials said Thursday.NBC News - 1d -
Man arrested in connection to arson attack on Tesla location in Las Vegas
A 36-year-old Las Vegas cinematographer will face state and federal charges following his arrest for allegedly throwing Molotov cocktails and opening fire on Teslas earlier this month, authorities ...NBC News - 1d -
Musk: Trump will 'go after' people 'pushing the lies' about Tesla
Tech billionaire Elon Musk suggested Thursday that the Trump administration will crack down on vehicle vandalization, expressing his concerns about protestors targeting Tesla dealerships across the ...The Hill - 10h -
Musk: Trump will 'go after' people 'pushing the lies' about Tesla
Tech billionaire Elon Musk suggested Thursday that the Trump administration will crack down on vehicle vandalization, expressing his concerns about protestors targeting Tesla dealerships across the ...The Hill - 10h -
Newsom breaks with party on transgender athletes in women's sports, sparking backlash
California's Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, an LGBTQ ally, broke with his party, saying that transgender athletes playing in female sports is "deeply unfair."ABC News - Mar. 8 -
British workforce assesses US backlash against diversity rules
Companies in American-owned groups are most exposed, although UK law will make it difficult to remove all safeguardsFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Dylan Mulvaney reflects on fame, Bud Light backlash and resilience
Dylan Mulvaney, the transgender influencer who rose to fame on TikTok, shares her personal journey in "Paper Doll: Notes from a Late Bloomer." She opens up about transitioning in the public eye, ...CBS News - Mar. 10