Musk's Glaring Conflicts

Elon Musk Is an ‘Evil Person,’ Steve Bannon Says

The comments highlighted rifts within the U.S. right wing and between two men who have been influential advisers to President-elect Donald J. Trump.

The New York Times - Jan. 13

Mapping Elon Musk’s Global Empire

From tunnels to Tesla factories to SpaceX launch facilities, there’s barely a place on Earth that doesn’t feel the gravitational pull of humanity’s wealthiest reply guy.

Wired - Jan. 13

What to know about the latest effort to bring an end to Turkey's 40-year Kurdish conflict

A fresh drive to bring an end to Turkey's 40-year Kurdish conflict has seen politicians from the pro-Kurdish party meet jailed leaders

ABC News - Jan. 13

Musk sets sights on European politics

After helping President-elect Donald Trump return to the White House, Elon Musk is now setting his sights on European politics. He has endorsed Germany's far-right party in the upcoming election ...

CBS News - Jan. 12

'Arteta paying price for not curing glaring Arsenal weakness'

Arsenal's season is in the balance, as their FA Cup exit highlights manager Mikel Arteta's failure to sign a striker.

BBC News - Jan. 12

Scott Bessent, Trump’s Billionaire Treasury Pick, Will Shed Assets to Avoid Conflicts

Financial disclosure forms show hundreds of millions of assets including property in the Bahamas and investments in Bitcoin and bets against China’s currency.

The New York Times - Jan. 11

How Elon Musk has meddled in European affairs

From bashing Keir Starmer to promoting the AfD, the X owner is not shy about intervening. A limited – at best – understanding of the continent of Europe and its component countries has not ...

The Guardian - Jan. 11

Should You Consult H.R. About a Conflict With Your Manager?

Don’t count on human resources to take your side in a workplace issue, especially if it involves a conflict with your boss.

The New York Times - Jan. 11

Musk and the new political playbook

Lucy and the team on the FT scoop that Musk is seeking to oust Starmer

Financial Times - Jan. 10

UK security officials monitor Elon Musk's posts

A Home Office team is tracking the reach and impact of posts by the tech mogul and others for security risks.

BBC News - Jan. 10

Musk interviews German far-right frontwoman

The world's richest man takes his endorsement of Germany's far-right party to a new level.

BBC News - Jan. 10

Musk-Trump relationship not a 'concern': Hyundai CEO

Hyundai CEO José Muñoz said he’s not concerned about the relationship between President-elect Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, whose company is one of Hyundai’s biggest competitors. Instead, Munoz ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

Conflict between Turkey and Kurdish groups rises around key dam in northern Syria

A key dam in northern Syria has become a flash point in the conflict between Kurdish forces and Turkish-backed armed groups

ABC News - Jan. 9

Elon Musk’s Quest for Domination Has Gone Global

Having established power over Republican politics in the US, the industrialist is now intervening in European politics—and is himself becoming a leader of the international far right.

Wired - Jan. 9

Before Elon Musk and DOGE, there was Jimmy Carter

Jimmy Carter's Inspector General Act of 1978 led to the creation of the Department of Justice's Inspector General, which has since issued reports critical of the FBI's role in the 2016 election, ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

Musk emerges as Trump foreign policy wild card

Elon Musk has increasingly waded into foreign politics from the perch of his social platform X — a development that experts say likely raises questions for U.S. allies about his role in foreign ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

Musk, Zuckerberg and free speech

Can democracy function with Elon Musk’s idea of free speech?

BBC News - Jan. 9

FirstFT: Elon Musk moves against Keir Starmer

Also in today’s newsletter, corporate borrowers rush to lock in loans and the growing interest in lunar spectrum

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Musk's foreign expedition

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Musk emerges as Trump foreign policy wild card Elon Musk has increasingly waded into foreign politics ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

The Musk threat to European democracy

Free speech push, now backed by Meta’s Zuckerberg, risks spread of disinformation

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Raiders reportedly request interviews with Lions coordinators, putting Tom Brady's Fox broadcast conflict front and center

How exactly is Tom Brady supposed to provide unfettered commentary on coaches he's interviewing as a minority owner of the Raiders?

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

Steph calls out ‘glaring' poor play as Warriors find new rock bottom

It’s clear the Warriors' abominable performances are getting to Steph Curry, who addressed Golden State's issues after Tuesday's loss to the Miami Heat.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

UK minister accuses Musk of endangering her life

Jess Phillips hits back at tech billionaire after he attacks her handling of grooming scandal

Financial Times - Jan. 7

Europe leaders criticise Musk attacks

Although some of Europe's leaders have found favour with the billionaire, others are worried by his interventions.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Raskin: Democrats 'going to be in good shape to exploit' GOP conflicts

Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) said Monday that his party is well positioned to benefit from GOP conflicts in the House during the new Congress, with Republicans in control of both chambers. “I think ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Ros Atkins on...Elon Musk's political interventions

The BBC's Analysis Editor looks at Elon Musk's involvement in politics outside the US.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Elon Musk Is Roiling European Politics

The Trump ally has flooded X with posts criticizing European politicians, causing a diplomatic conundrum for the continent’s leaders.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

Haberman: Trump complaining Musk is 'around a lot'

The New York Times’s Maggie Haberman said President-elect Trump is complaining that tech billionaire Elon Musk is “around a lot.” “Trump does complain a bit to people about how Musk is around a ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Elon Musk’s Dishonest Demagogy on Grooming Gangs

The billionaire is exploiting old atrocities to undermine his enemies.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Musk’s war on America’s allies

The question of whether he is speaking for Trump is urgent for Europe

Financial Times - Jan. 7

Ethiopians celebrate Christmas as natural calamities and conflict take their toll

Yahoo News - Jan. 7

'Starmer blasts Musk' and Canada's 'Trudeau quits'

Sir Keir Starmer's response to tycoon Elon Musk and Justin Trudeau's resignation lead the papers.

BBC News - Jan. 7

European leaders denounce Elon Musk's influence on the continent

Tech billionaire Elon Musk is getting wide pushback in European capitals as he tries to extend his recent political success in other countries.

NBC News - Jan. 6

Starmer Hits Back at Musk

PM attacks those “spreading lies” on grooming gangs.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Musk extends political tentacles into UK, Germany

Elon Musk is seeking to wield the power of his social media network to boost far-right political movements in the United Kingdom and Germany, after becoming a major backer of President-elect Trump ...

The Hill - Jan. 6