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White House rips Dems, condemns attacks on Teslas
The White House on Wednesday condemned Democrats for not speaking out about attacks on Tesla dealerships and cars, doubling down on the Trump administration’s criticism over the recent targeting of ...The Hill - Mar. 19 -
A known Tesla bull calls for Elon Musk to ‘step up.’ Will he listen?
Just days after saying Tesla Inc.’s recent stock selloff was overdone, Wedbush analyst Dan Ives, a well-known tech analyst and Tesla bull, is taking a different approach: He’s speaking to the manager.MarketWatch - Mar. 11 -
FBI forms taskforce over rising reports of vandalism at Tesla dealerships
Amid protests, White House officials close ranks around the Tesla owner leading efforts to slash federal jobs. Escalating reports of vandalism at Tesla dealerships and charging stations across ...The Guardian - 3d -
Canada’s Liberals on course for political resurrection amid trade war, polls show
Mark Carney-led ruling party projected to form majority months after political wipeout seemed inevitable. In January, Canadian pollsters and political pundits struggled to find fresh ways to ...The Guardian - Mar. 18 -
Gender and education emerge as massive fault lines in the electorate: From the Politics Desk
Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk, an evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the ...NBC News - Mar. 18 -
Trump's legal fights and Elon Musk's business overlap: From the Politics Desk
Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk, an evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the ...NBC News - Mar. 21 -
Nikki Glaser says she's 'scared' to tell political jokes
Comedian Nikki Glaser says she went from being too "angry" to tell political jokes to being too fearful. "I'm at the point now that if I don't say something political, it's because I'm scared to, ...The Hill - 4d -
Global anti-Elon Musk protests planned at nearly 200 Tesla showroom locations
Tesla Takedown’s Global Day of Action will be the largest in a series of demonstrations that began after Trump term 2.0. Hundreds of protests at Tesla showrooms are planned across the US and ...The Guardian - 1d -
Global anti-Elon Musk protests planned at nearly 200 Tesla showroom locations
Tesla Takedown’s Global Day of Action will be the largest in a series of demonstrations that began after Trump term 2.0. Hundreds of protests at Tesla showrooms are planned across the US and ...The Guardian - 1d -
Tesla shares plunge 15%, suffering steepest drop in five years
Tesla continued its downward slide on Monday, with the stock suffering its most dramatic sell-off since September 2020.CNBC - Mar. 10 -
Trump says he will buy a Tesla vehicle after stock slump
The US president blames "radical left lunatics" but analysts point to Tesla sales slump.BBC News - Mar. 11 -
China Cools on Musk: ‘Two Cars for the Price of One Tesla’
Elon Musk, the company’s chief executive, is fast losing out to Chinese electric carmakers in Tesla’s second-most-important market.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
Tesla warns that Trump's trade war could hurt U.S. automakers
In an unsigned letter, Tesla encourages trade representative to reconsider tariffs, saying they could hurt U.S.-based car manufacturers.CBS News - Mar. 14 -
Tesla Got a Permit to Operate a Taxi Service in California—but There’s a Catch
The taxi service will initially operate with Tesla employee drivers only, use current-model vehicles, and won’t allow for driverless rides.Wired - Mar. 18 -
Tesla dealerships targeted as Elon Musk decries "evil attacks"
Elon Musk's ties to the Trump administration have provoked protests and violent attacks on Tesla across the U.S.CBS News - Mar. 19 -
Bondi issues warning after 3 charged in Tesla arson attacks
Tesla arson defendants will face the 'full force of the law," Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a statement on Thursday.ABC News - Mar. 21 -
Tesla showroom in Texas targeted with 'incendiary devices', police say
Tesla CEO Elon Musk attended a Cabinet meeting at the White House with President Donald Trump as news of the incident broke.CNBC - 4d -
Tesla sales fall by 49% in Europe even as the electric vehicle market grows
European sales of Tesla electric vehicles tumbled 49% in the first two months of the year even as overall sales of EVs grewABC News - 3d -
Tesla shares drop on plunging European sales, concerns about Trump's tariffs
Tesla shares slid on Wednesday, continuing their downward trajectory for the year, after a rally over the past few days.CNBC - 2d -
Fire Damages 4 Tesla Cybertrucks in Seattle
Federal and local law enforcement authorities are investigating what caused the Sunday night fire, which came after a series of attacks against Tesla in rebuke of its chief executive, Elon Musk.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Ford Is Sticking With an EV Future—With a Boost From Tesla
Qualified Ford EV owners are finally receiving an adaptor that allows them to access the Tesla Supercharger network, and CEO Jim Farley tells WIRED that Ford is a “hungry” number two in US EV sales.Wired - Mar. 11 -
Trump turns the White House lawn into a Tesla showroom
President Donald Trump on Tuesday turned the South Lawn of the White House into a temporary Tesla showroom in a conspicuous favor to his adviser Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of the car company.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Bondi labels Tesla vandalism 'domestic terrorism'
Attorney General Pam Bondi labeled the recent vandalism targeting Tesla dealerships and cars as “domestic terrorism” and added the Department of Justice (DOJ) has already charged “several” alleged ...The Hill - Mar. 19 -
Auto show pulls Tesla over safety concerns
The Vancouver International Auto Show removed Tesla products a day before the slated event over safety concerns. "The Vancouver Auto Show’s primary concern is the safety of attendees, exhibitors, ...The Hill - Mar. 19 -
Trump to Tesla vandals: 'We are looking for you!!!'
President Trump issued a stark warning to those vandalizing Tesla dealerships across the U.S., threatening extensive jail time. "I look forward to watching the sick terrorist thugs get 20 year jail ...The Hill - Mar. 21 -
Man drives into Tesla protesters at dealership: Police
A man drove his car into protesters outside a Tesla dealership in Palm Beach County, Florida over the weekend, authorities said. None of the participants in the demonstration against President ...The Hill - 5d -
FBI launches Tesla vandalism task force
The FBI confirmed Monday it has established a task force to investigate the wave of vandalism and arson incidents targeting Tesla in recent weeks. “Director [Kash] Patel has been unequivocally ...The Hill - 3d -
Bondi: Crockett needs to apologize to Tesla shareholders 'immediately'
Attorney General Pam Bondi said Monday that Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) should apologize to Tesla shareholders over comments she made calling “for Elon [Musk] to be taken down.” “On March 29 ...The Hill - 3d -
Conservatives embrace Tesla as liberals ditch Elon Musk
Conservatives are rallying around Tesla while liberals ditch or distance themselves from Elon Musk’s electric vehicles (EVs) in a surprising about-face for a company whose fate is deeply tied to ...The Hill - 3d -
House funding vote puts Senate Democrats in a bind: From the Politics Desk
Senate Democrats are in a politically precarious position after the House passed a stopgap bill to avoid a government shutdown.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Thomas Tuchel: I will not get political like Gareth Southgate did
Thomas Tuchel says he does not intend to get involved in politics in his role as England’s new head coach.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
Politics have changed but the Democrats haven’t – they are old and out of touch | Moira Donegan
Leading Democrats vainly hope for a return to the politics of the past – they must engage with the realities of the present. Is this the way the Democratic party ends – not with a bang, but with a ...The Guardian - Mar. 21 -
Syria’s sectarian violence prompts reckoning for new president
Brutal retaliation by supporters of government undermine legitimacy of Ahmed al-Sharaa at home and overseasFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Violence signals time is short to build a united Syria
The country’s new leaders have made useful first steps but must rein in autocratic impulsesFinancial Times - Mar. 14 -
Violence in Syria Shows Difficulty in Unifying Armed Forces
Sectarian-driven killings of civilians this month displayed the government’s weak control over both its own forces and affiliated fighters, experts said.The New York Times - Mar. 17 -
Violence in Syria Shows Difficulty in Unifying Armed Forces
Sectarian-driven killings of civilians this month displayed the government’s weak control over both its own forces and affiliated fighters, experts said.The New York Times - Mar. 17 -
Musk dives into election politics
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Musk dives into election politics
Presented by National Council on Aging — Members of DOGE are set to give an interview tonight with Fox News tonight where they are expected to discuss ... {beacon} Washington braces for new DOGE ...The Hill - 1d -
Whole Hog Politics: Musk’s clout is on the ballot in Wisconsin
On the menu: Dems plumb new poll low, Texas GOP braces for bitter Senate primary, 2026’s tiny House map, Do you even politics, bro?, Un-herd-of artist Voting got underway this week in the race for ...The Hill - Mar. 21 -
Senate Democrat: 'Trump really only cares about Tesla's stock'
Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) slammed President Trump’s show of support for Elon Musk’s Tesla on Tuesday, arguing the president only cares about boosting the stock price of his close ally’s company. ...The Hill - Mar. 12