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Democrat questions Rubio over reported State Department Tesla purchase

Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) pressed the State Department on Monday for answers about the agency’s plans to purchase $400 million worth of armored Teslas after new reporting disputed its ...

The Hill - 1d

Firings and resignations at the Department of Justice

President Trump says his administration is cleaning up a Justice Department corrupted by politics. Amid the firings and resignations, one leader described a workplace of "confusion" and "fear."

CBS News - Feb. 23

Japan to court Tesla on Nissan investment

Former prime minister and ex-Tesla board member plan to approach Elon Musk to support struggling carmaker

Financial Times - Feb. 21

The Justice Department | Sunday on 60 Minutes

This Sunday, Scott Pelley examines the recent firings and resignations at the U.S. Department of Justice.

CBS News - Feb. 22

What does the Department of Education do?

President Trump and Linda McMahon, his choice for secretary of education, have vowed to dismantle the Department of Education. NBC News' Zinhle Essamauh looks at the department's history, mission ...

NBC News - 1d

Elon Musk Is Focused on DOGE. What About Tesla?

Mr. Musk, one of President Trump’s main advisers, has not outlined a plan to reverse falling sales at the electric car company of which he is chief executive.

The New York Times - Feb. 20

Tesla starts 2025 with sharp drop in sales in Europe

Sales down 45% in January for EV maker led by Elon Musk

Financial Times - Feb. 25

Tesla shares slump after European sales fall

Shares in the US electric carmaker dropped after European sales halved in January.

BBC News - Feb. 26

Incendiary devices discovered at Tesla dealership; suspect arrested

"The devices that were discovered had potential for serious damage," a police spokesperson said.

The Hill - 6d

A Union Takes on Musk via Tesla’s Stock

The American Federation of Teachers is pressuring some of the carmaker’s biggest shareholders as the tech mogul's cost-cutting influence in Washington sets off alarm bells.

The New York Times - 6d

Arsonist sets fire to Tesla charging stations: Police

Police in Massachusetts are investigating fires that appear to have been “intentionally set” that destroyed seven Tesla charging stations, police said.

ABC News - 1d

Arson suspected in Massachusetts Tesla charging station fire

Fire officials in Littleton, Mass., say they believe a fire that destroyed several Tesla charging stations was intentionally set. WBTS' Michael Rosenfield reports.

NBC News - 1d

7 Tesla Charging Stations Torched Near Boston

The fires, which the police said were intentionally set, are the latest in a series of attacks against Elon Musk’s company.

The New York Times - 21h

Firings Expand at Interior Department With Purge of Probationary Workers

More than 2,000 workers at the Interior Department were fired in recent days, according to counts from workers groups and those familiar with the cuts, as probationary workers were targeted across ...

The New York Times - Feb. 19

Defense Department to Cut Over 5,000 Workers

The firings are the first of what is expected to be a vast wave of layoffs by the Pentagon.

The New York Times - Feb. 22

Los Angeles mayor removes fire department chief

Mayor Karen Bass has removed Los Angeles Fire Department chief Kristin Crowley after weeks of a public rift. Bass has criticized Crowley for a lack of preparation and mishandling the city's ...

CBS News - Feb. 22

Confusion, fear at the Justice Department under Trump

The Department of Justice is in upheaval from firings and resignations in the first weeks of the Trump administration. Fear has silenced many in the department, but two prosecutors are speaking up.

CBS News - Feb. 23

'Rangers locked in vicious cycle as Clement departs'

Philippe Clement is just the latest manager to fail at Ibrox while everything else stays the same, writes Tom English.

BBC News - Feb. 24

Lester Holt will depart 'NBC Nightly News' this summer

Holt will remain at NBC News as anchor for 'Dateline.' No successor has been named for the nightly newscast.

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 24

12:30 Report — Musk, departments locked in standoff

{beacon} 12:30 REPORT Let's kick off another week. In today's issue: Musk deadline for federal workers looms House GOP leaders try to woo moderates AI-generated Trump video plays at HUD Kristen ...

The Hill - Feb. 24

21 employees of department renamed DOGE resign in protest

Twenty-one federal employees who previously worked for the U.S. Digital Service before it was renamed the U.S. DOGE Service have resigned in protest over DOGE's actions.

ABC News - Feb. 25

Justice Department releases first phase of Epstein files

The Department of Justice (DOJ) released a Thursday packet with a flight log and contact information from Jeffery Epstein, a deceased convicted sex offender, and his circle of friends. “The first ...

The Hill - 5d

Education Department offers $25K for staffers to quit

The Education Department sent out an email to staffers on Friday saying if they quit by Monday night they will receive a $25,000 cash payout. A department official confirmed the email, which warned ...

The Hill - 2d

Senate confirms Linda McMahon to lead Education Department

The Senate confirmed the former wrestling executive as the nation's education chief.

CBS News - 1d

Elon Musk rebuffs claims that Tesla could invest in Nissan

Japanese carmaker’s shares rise almost 10% after reports that a group wants US EV firm to put in money. Elon Musk has rebuffed the idea that Tesla could put money into the struggling carmaker ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

Tesla recalls more than 376,000 vehicles over power steering issue

Loss of power steering caused by overstressed motor drive components will require increased steering effort from driver, raising risk of crash, NHTSA says.

CBS News - Feb. 21

Tesla recalls more than 375,000 vehicles for power steering issue

Tesla is recalling more than 375,000 vehicles in the United States due to a power steering issues, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced Friday.

NBC News - Feb. 21

Tesla recalls over 376,000 vehicles due to power steering defect

The recall involves some 2023 Tesla Model 3s and some 2023 Tesla Model Ys, according to the recall report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The Hill - Feb. 22

Tesla Is Again Showing Signs It Wants to Sell Cars in India

Bringing showrooms filled with high-end American-made electric vehicles to India would mark a symbolic victory for President Trump’s ally.

The New York Times - Feb. 22

With Musk's DOGE role, some Tesla owners rethink their allegiance

Elon Musk's close ties to President Trump is alienating some motorists. Wall Street analysts say that could hurt Tesla.

CBS News - Feb. 24

Tesla sales slid by nearly 50% across Europe at the start of 2025

A drop in new registrations for Tesla came even as sales of battery-electric vehicles rose an overall 34% in the region, with Volkswagen and SAIC Motor increasing their market share.

MarketWatch - Feb. 25

‘I felt nothing but disgust’: Tesla owners vent their anger at Elon Musk

The tycoon’s links with Donald Trump and Germany’s far-right AfD have slammed the brakes on sales and put the car’s owners in a spin. Tesla sales almost halve in Europe over Musk’s ties to ...

The Guardian - Feb. 25

Op-ed: Tesla's stock slump is a glimpse of the future of the multinational corporation, and it's not good

U.S. corporations are now viewed abroad as extensions of Trump's American foreign policy, exposing them to backlash. The market damage will get worse yet.

CNBC - Feb. 25

Why did Tesla sales fall for the first time in 12 years?

Elon Musk's company, Tesla, saw its sales fall by 1% in 2024, despite global electric vehicle sales rising 7.3%. It marked the first time the company's annual sales have fallen in 12 years. CBS ...

CBS News - Feb. 25

Tesla Moves One Step Closer to Self-Driving Cars in China

The development marked a breakthrough for Tesla’s chief executive, Elon Musk, in a country where his company has faced increasingly tough competition.

The New York Times - Feb. 26

Tesla shares falling as European sales drop. Is Musk to blame?

Tesla's shares dropped by more than 9% as sales in at least five European countries disappoint. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports on the potential correlation to Elon Musk.

CBS News - Feb. 26

Elon Musk appears to be driving Europe away from Teslas

Overall EV sales in Europe surged 34% in January, while Tesla saw its sales across the continent plummet by a staggering 45%.