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TVs at HUD Played an AI-Generated Video of Donald Trump Kissing Elon Musk’s Feet

On Monday morning, TV sets at the headquarters of the Department of Housing and Urban Development played the seemingly AI-generated video on loop, along with the words “LONG LIVE THE REAL KING.”

Wired - Feb. 24

Trump calls Elon Musk's email ultimatum 'genius' as federal workers and some agencies push back

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday embraced Elon Musk's ultimatum demanding that federal workers report what they had accomplished last week or lose their jobs, a directive facing ...

NBC News - Feb. 24

Jamie Dimon calls U.S. government 'inefficient' and says Elon Musk's DOGE effort 'needs to be done'

In the wide-ranging interview, Dimon addressed his push to have most workers in office five days a week and his views on Ukraine, tariffs and the U.S. consumer.

CNBC - Feb. 24

HHS warns employees that responses to Elon Musk's request may 'be read by malign foreign actors'

The Department of Health and Human Services message comes after emails from the Office of Personnel Management and a tweet by Musk caused widespread confusion.

NBC News - Feb. 24

Federal workers free to ignore Elon Musk email ultimatum, US personnel office says – as it happened

This blog is now closed. Here’s our latest politics story . Here’s a little more on Dan Bongino , the Maga podcaster Donald Trump has named as deputy director of the FBI and who will oversee ...

The Guardian - Feb. 25

Biden-era acting OPM director reacts to Elon Musk asking federal workers to justify their jobs

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency is asking federal employees to detail in an email what they did last week or resign. Despite Musk claiming no response would be considered a ...

CBS News - Feb. 24

5 Reasons I Love Elon Musk’s Request for Five Things, and 1 Reason I Hate It

The DOGE email is blunt, but hints at what can be accomplished when employees are asked to list their accomplishments.

Inc. - Feb. 25

It’s Elon Musk’s ‘pronatalist’ bonanza – so many families, so little time | Marina Hyde

With the mothers of his kids begging for his attention on social media, he makes much of ‘pronatalism’. Is that just a fancy word for bad parenting?. If only Elon Musk could impregnate humans at ...

The Guardian - Feb. 25

21 Civil Servants Resign From DOGE, Refusing to Implement Elon Musk’s Changes

The employees had worked for the U.S. Digital Service, a technology-focused unit rebranded by Mr. Musk and empowered by President Trump.

The New York Times - 6d

Democrat senators question what Elon Musk plans to do with sensitive CFPB data

Lawmakers questioned whether Elon Musk was conflicted in his moves to dismantle the CFPB, highlighting his recent plan to launch a digital payments service.

CNBC - 6d

White House identifies DOGE administrator amid questions about Elon Musk's role

The administrator of President Donald Trump's so-called Department of Government Efficiency has been identified as Amy Gleason, a White House official said.

CNBC - 6d

Tesla Stock Falls 8% as Concerns About Elon Musk’s Political Role Grow

The electric-car maker’s stock has had a bumpy ride since the victory of President Trump, who has given Tesla’s chief, Elon Musk, a role in Washington.

The New York Times - 6d

‘We won’t be perfect’: Elon Musk gives DOGE update at Trump’s first Cabinet meeting

During President Donald Trump’s first Cabinet meeting, Elon Musk made remarks about the recent efforts by the Department of Government Efficiency to reduce the government’s deficit.

NBC News - 6d

Elon Musk's DOGE, federal cuts and Ukraine discussed at President Trump's first Cabinet meeting

On Wednesday, Elon Musk joined President Trump's first Cabinet meeting of his second administration. Meanwhile, the president also announced that he will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr ...

CBS News - 5d

Elon Musk says he's sending Starlink tech to FAA while saying, without evidence, that air safety is 'at risk'

Executives at major airlines told CNBC on Thursday that they do not see the FAA infrastructure as an immediate safety risk.

CNBC - 4d

Elon Musk Claims Ebola Containment Efforts Were Restored. USAID Officials Say Otherwise.

The contracts financed Ebola screening at airports and protective gear for health workers, among other measures. Work had been held up for weeks, contrary to Elon Musk’s claim on Wednesday.

The New York Times - 4d

Elon Musk takes familiar fraud, waste claims to Joe Rogan with DOGE discussion

In one of his first in-depth interviews since joining the U.S. government, Elon Musk pushed a variety of claims about waste and fraud but offered little new information or insight into the work of ...

NBC News - 3d

‘Outrageous’: Sen. Bernie Sanders responds to Elon Musk calling Social Security a ‘Ponzi scheme’

In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) fires back at Elon Musk, who called Social Security “the biggest Ponzi scheme of all time.”

NBC News - 2d

How Elon Musk Uses Internet Slang to Marshal His Army of Online Fans

Mr. Musk uses online slang to marshal his 200 million social media followers in support of his efforts to gut the federal government. But he might be reaching his limits.

The New York Times - 1d

Tesla's worst month since 2022 coincided with Elon Musk's first full month in White House

Tesla shares plunged 28% in February, their worst month since December 2022.

CNBC - 3h

Jon Stewart accepts Elon Musk demands for 'Daily Show' interview, calls 'bulls‑‑‑' on criticism

Jon Stewart is rejecting Elon Musk's criticism that he's "too partisan," saying he's "game" for an interview with the tech billionaire if he agrees to appear as a guest on "The Daily Show." The ...

The Hill - 2h

Elon Musk is a proven danger to good science, but the Royal Society won’t say so. That’s why I resigned | Kit Yates

It is vital to act, and I urge colleagues to do so. How can we stand by and laud this man while he undermines scientific integrity?. Fellows of the Royal Society met yesterday to discuss, as they ...

The Guardian - 2h

Tesla charging stations torched in apparent arson near Boston, latest attack on Elon Musk company

Tesla charging stations were torched near Boston in what appears to be the latest attack on the company owned by Elon Musk, billionaire adviser to Donald Trump.

NBC News - 21m

Creating the languages of other worlds

When Hollywood needs a language that doesn't exist (like Chakobsa, for the desert planet Arrakis in "Dune," or the Dothraki language from "Game of Thrones"), they call language nerds David and ...

CBS News - 2d

This Is Our Country, and We Have No Other

How long can Ukraine stand? For as long as Ukrainian soldiers, bent over from the extreme pressure, can hold on.

The New York Times - Feb. 23

“No Other Land” Is the Oscar-Nominated Film That No Studio Will Touch

“No Other Land,” about the destruction of a village in the occupied West Bank, is one of the year’s most acclaimed films. Still, U.S. studios are unwilling to distribute it.

The New York Times - Feb. 19

Firing of Joint Chiefs Chairman and Others Draws Criticism

Democratic lawmakers and retired military officers expressed concern about the politicization of the military under President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

The New York Times - Feb. 22

How to play: Roster sizes and other key details

Are you ready for another exciting season of Fantasy Women's Basketball? André Snellings walks you through the scoring system, roster sizes and other key details.

ESPN - 1d

Musk, a chainsaw and an adoring crowd

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Musk's rock star chainsaw moment at CPAC Tech billionaire Elon Musk was one of the main attractions at ...

The Hill - Feb. 21

Agencies grapple with Musk order

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Agencies grapple with responding to Musk order The Office of Personnel Management ...

The Hill - Feb. 24

Musk's CFPB conflict

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Musk's X payment plans loom over CFPB seige Elon Musk’s plans to add payment services to X, his social ...

The Hill - 6d

Senators fume over Musk

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story GOP senators frustrated over Musk's campaign Republican senators vented their concerns about Elon Musk’s ...

The Hill - 4d

Report: Rams give Matthew Stafford permission to speak to other teams

Weird vibe between team and player could be getting weirder.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 22

Matthew Stafford's agent reportedly given permission by Rams to speak with other teams

The Rams quarterback is currently signed through the 2026 NFL season.