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Trump told Cabinet that Elon Musk will leave administration in coming months: NBC News
President Donald Trump told reporters Monday that DOGE chief Elon Musk has done an "amazing" job but noted that the Tesla CEO has "got a big company to run."CNBC - 2d -
Trump privately indicates Elon Musk to step back from role as his term ends: Sources
President Donald Trump indicated to top advisers that Elon Musk could be taking a step back from his current role, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News.ABC News - 2d -
Elon Musk will remain adviser to Trump even after DOGE work concludes, Vance says
On Air Force One on Thursday, President Trump said Elon Musk can stay "as long as he'd like," but he added there will be a point when "Elon's gotta have to leave."CBS News - 1d -
Trump news at a glance: sweeping tariffs announced; Musk could be nearing end of role
Trump announces ‘reciprocal’ tariffs on largest US trading partners; Elon Musk may leave government role at end of 130-day cap. Here’s your roundup of key US politics stories from 2 April 2025. ...The Guardian - 2d -
Elon Musk Has a Chef for His Tesla Diner
Eric Greenspan, a developer of delivery-only restaurants, is reported to be the choice as the company faces political blowback.The New York Times - Mar. 28 -
Musk’s merger suffers from serious grade inflation
The huge valuations ascribed to X and xAI have raised eyebrowsFinancial Times - 4d -
Elon Musk Visits CIA to Discuss DOGE Cuts
A federal judge ordered the agency to reconsider its firings of employees who had been assigned to diversity recruiting.The New York Times - 4d -
Voters Will Offer an Early Assessment of Trump and Musk
Also, prosecutors plan to pursue the death penalty for Luigi Mangione. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.The New York Times - 3d -
High-stakes election in Wisconsin tests Musk’s influence
Voters headed to the polls on Tuesday for special elections in Florida and a Supreme Court race in Wisconsin, where spending surpassed $80 million – a record for a state court campaign – including ...NBC News - 3d -
Tesla sales plunge after Elon Musk backlash
The car maker's sales slide has been attributed to competition and controversy around its boss.BBC News - 2d -
Musk gives away $1m cheques ahead of Wisconsin's Supreme Court election
The state's attorney general tried to block the giveaway arguing it was an illegal bid to buy votes.BBC News - 5d -
The people vs Musk: billionaire transforms Wisconsin court contest
State election has become most expensive judicial race in US history as Tesla boss spends unprecedented amountFinancial Times - 5d -
Trump and Musk are targeting Social Security, and you should worry
Why go after Social Security? Because that's where the money is.The Hill - 5d -
Musk and early voting take center stage in Wisconsin and Florida elections
A steady stream of money, advertisements and activity from national political figures has flowed into Wisconsin and Florida ahead of elections Tuesday.NBC News - 4d -
A $90m litmus test - Wisconsin court vote becomes referendum on Musk
The priciest judicial contest in US history will indicate voter sentiment towards President Trump's billionaire ally.BBC News - 4d -
Musk’s X asks Supreme Court to shield users from US government
Billionaire backs case brought by Coinbase client whose data was surrendered to authoritiesFinancial Times - 3d -
Musk-backed candidate loses Wisconsin race as liberals surge
Republicans retain US House seats in special elections in Florida but Democratic vote risesFinancial Times - 3d -
Susan Crawford wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race, defying Elon Musk
Liberals will maintain their narrow majority on the court after Crawford’s victory in the first battleground state election of Trump’s second term.NBC News - 3d -
Democrats have a new boogeyman in Elon Musk: Takeaways from Tuesday's elections
Republicans also got key reinforcements for their slim House majority at an important moment. And Democrats made gains compared to 2024 in each key race.NBC News - 3d -
N.Y. Lawmakers Fight Trump With a Proposal Targeting Elon Musk
A bill would authorize an audit of a state deal allowing Tesla to lease a factory site near Buffalo for $1 a year, and would create a way for the state to claw back subsidies.The New York Times - 3d -
Elon Musk Made an Election About Him and Wisconsin Said, ‘No, Thanks’
Republicans would be wise to seize the moment while this failure is raw to remind Trump what a political loser his buddy is turning out to be.The New York Times - 3d -
Musk denies role in Trump administration could soon end
Position heading so-called efficiency department thought to be vulnerable after loss of Wisconsin supreme court electionFinancial Times - 2d -
Republicans aren't panicking about Trump or Elon Musk after Tuesday’s elections
Republicans say they’re not panicking as they gear up for major races this year and a fierce battle for control of Congress next year, despite getting shellacked in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race ...NBC News - 2d -
Elon Musk could be the Democrats’ best hope | Moira Donegan
His failure in Wisconsin could provide a model for the defeatist Democrats. Instead of fearing him, they should make him a symbol. It’s important to relish the little pleasures in life, like the ...The Guardian - 1d -
Whole Hog Politics: Musk proves elections are awfully hard to buy
On the menu: Tariffs taxed in new poll; Senate Dems get their man in New Hampshire; California primary getting crowded; Peter Navarro, ‘Drumline’ enthusiast; At least he didn’t add Jeffrey ...The Hill - 1d -
We Mapped DOGE’s Silicon Valley and Corporate Connections
If Elon Musk is America's CEO, DOGE is the Silicon Valley executive branch.Wired - Mar. 28 -
Everybody hates Elon. But why?
Do you hate Elon Musk? If you do, you're certainly not alone.The Hill - 4d -
Americanswers…on 5 Live! Could Trump run for a third term?
And why is Elon Musk handing out $1 million dollar cheques to voters?BBC News - 4d -
Two major elections and Karen Read murder case retrial: Morning Rundown
Today’s elections in Wisconsin and Florida will serve as a referendum on Donald Trump and Elon Musk.NBC News - 4d -
Tesla suffers worst quarter since 2022 as deliveries tumble
Shares rise on report Elon Musk to leave Trump administrationFinancial Times - 2d -
A Swastika, a Tesla and a Debate Over the Limits of Hate Crime Law
Is it a hate crime for people to draw a swastika on a Tesla if they believe Elon Musk is a Nazi?The New York Times - 1d -
‘We weren’t stuck’: Nasa astronauts tell of space odyssey and reject claims of neglect
Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams’ story markedly at odds with abandonment narrative painted by Trump and Musk. In the end, whatever Elon Musk and Donald Trump liked to insist , astronauts Barry ...The Guardian - 4d -
Doge eyes cuts to Peace Corps with in-person visit and records access
Agency that sends volunteers to countries around world expects ‘additional visits’ from Musk cost-cutting team. The Peace Corps is the latest federal agency to be targeted by Elon Musk’s unofficial ...The Guardian - 12h -
Elon Musk says backlash against his DOGE government cuts is hurting Tesla stock
Shares of Tesla entered Monday down more than 34% year to date, and the stock has been cut nearly in half from its peak in December.CNBC - 4d -
DOGE checks? Elon Musk claims 'progress' has been made, but says it isn't his decision
Waiting for a stimulus check funded by the cuts DOGE says it's making? It could be a while.The Hill - 3d -
Trump White House brushes off Wisconsin loss amid warning signs around Elon Musk's role
As Democrats celebrate a battleground-state win in the most expensive judicial campaign in U.S. history, President Donald Trump and the GOP are confronting a worrying early sign about what the ...NBC News - 3d -
Booker breaks Senate record with marathon 24-hour speech protesting Trump and Musk
New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker broke a record Tuesday evening, speaking for more than 24 hours in a marathon speech.ABC News - 3d -
Susan Crawford Wins Wisconsin Supreme Court Election, Despite Elon Musk’s Millions
Susan Crawford defeated Brad Schimel for a State Supreme Court seat in a race that shattered spending records and maintained a liberal majority on the court.The New York Times - 3d -
Wisconsin supreme court race: liberal Susan Crawford beats Musk-backed candidate
Liberal judge says victory is against ‘unprecedented attack on our democracy’ after defeating Brad Schimel in the most expensive judicial election in US history. Susan Crawford won the race for a ...The Guardian - 3d