1230 Report Elon Musk Tanks Congresss Funding Plan

I’m 69 and only have $121,000 in my 401(k). How can I repair the damage of the past?

“I plan to work and contribute to a 401(k) in addition to a stock-purchasing plan for a few more years.”

MarketWatch - Mar. 8

Senate Republicans tell Musk to send his cuts to Congress

The DOGE chief was told that legislative action could enshrine his slashing.

Politico - Mar. 5

Musk seeks Italian presidential meeting to salvage Starlink deal

Domestic political opposition to $1.5bn deal for secure communications has mounted amid transatlantic diplomatic tensions

Financial Times - 6d

The Populist vs. the Billionaire: Bannon, Musk and the Battle Within MAGA

President Trump has made clear he wants to keep both men and their allies within his movement, but the tensions are growing.

The New York Times - 5d

Musk and Rubio spar with Polish minister over Starlink in Ukraine

The three went back and forth in an exchange of posts on X over Starlink being cut off in Ukraine.

BBC News - 5d

Musk and Rubio spar with Polish minister over Starlink in Ukraine

Yahoo News - 5d

Musk expresses support for rival to Reform UK as feud in Farage’s party intensifies

Allies of tech billionaire say he has signalled he would back an alternative to populist party

Financial Times - 4d

Musk’s Starlink in tie-up with domestic tycoon to enter India

SpaceX founder and Sunil Mittal join forces against Mukesh Ambani in satellite battle

Financial Times - 4d

Musk gets telecom tycoons’ double backing for Starlink in India

Country’s two biggest mobile operators drop opposition and sign deals

Financial Times - 3d

Gavin Newsom’s Podcast Hosts Steve Bannon, Covering Musk, Trump and Taxes

The California governor hosted one of the architects of President Trump’s political movement on his new podcast, and their friendly sparring revealed a few points of agreement.

The New York Times - 2d

Musk’s cuts fail to stop US federal spending hitting new record

Government spending rose to $603bn in February despite hyperactive efficiency drive, data shows

Financial Times - 2d

Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates to debate about Trump, Musk and key issues

A closely watched Wisconsin Supreme Court election takes center stage as Republican-backed Brad Schimel and Democratic-backed Susan Crawford are set to debate.

ABC News - 2d

FirstFT: Musk’s government spending cuts fail to halt rising costs

Also in today’s newsletter, Putin’s frontline visit and a new FT film on Nvidia’s rise

Financial Times - 2d

Musk Email Reaches Italian Workers. It Did Not Go Well.

Employees at the Aviano Air Base who serve American forces got a familiar demand to list their achievements. Unions say Italy “is not the Wild West like the U.S.”

The New York Times - 1d

Musk says first mission to Mars will launch next year

The billionaire says an unmanned mission by his SpaceX "Starship" vehicle will be followed by human landings as early as 2029.

BBC News - 4h

White House reporter asks Irish PM why he 'let' Rosie O'Donnell move to his country

A reporter covering the Wednesday White House meeting between President Trump and Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin asked the prime minister why he allowed American comedian Rosie O'Donnell to ...

The Hill - 2d

DHS using polygraph tests to find leakers: Reports

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is using polygraph tests to figure out who could be leaking information to news outlets, with some agency officials contending the disclosed information ...

The Hill - 6d

Report: 49ers, Joey Bosa having "good conversations"

Signs continue to point toward the Bosa brothers teaming up on the 49ers' defense.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

A Political Reporter Takes Her Scoops to YouTube

Most online political media stars traffic in highly partisan viewpoints. Tara Palmeri hopes that playing it straight will pay off.

The New York Times - 5d

Report: CB Nate Hobbs heading to Packers

Hobbs had 49 total tackles and an interception in 11 games last season, though he missed several games with an ankle injury and an illness.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Reporter Notebook: What does curiosity sound like?

Science fiction writer Isaac Asimov said, "The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds new discoveries, is not 'Eureka!' but 'That's funny...'" John Dickerson explains how ...

CBS News - 4d

Report: Five Palestinians killed in Gaza by Israeli airstrike

Yahoo News - 3d

Robinson wants Fulham stay amid reports of move

United States star Antonee Robinson has told ESPN he is ignoring speculation over his future and wants to play in European competitions with Fulham.

ESPN - 3d

Reporter's Notebook: "Animal spirits" and the stock market

When the market crashed earlier this week, a White House adviser said, "We're seeing a strong divergence between animal spirits of the stock market and what we're actually seeing unfold from ...

CBS News - 3d

Cricketer 'victimised' for speaking out on racism, report says

Majid Haq says he has faced abuse in the three years since speaking out about racism in cricket.

BBC News - 2d

Report: Panthers gave Adam Thielen a pay raise

Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen is getting a pay raise as he heads into the final year of his contract.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

C.E.O.s Look Beyond a Rosy Inflation Report

Better-than-expected price data can’t quite blunt worries about consumers pulling back, as companies keep scrambling to handle President Trump’s trade fights.

The New York Times - 2d

Migrants held at Guantanamo returned to US, reports say

It is unclear why the migrants have been removed from the US military base.

BBC News - 1d

Reporter's notebook: Reexamining the Swiss cheese model

Renowned psychology professor James Reason, who popularized what is known as the Swiss cheese model, has died. Mistakes, Reason theorized, were really a series of vulnerabilities lining up, like a ...

CBS News - 1d

Report: Cowboys pushing to sign Cooper Kupp

Kupp was released by the Rams earlier this week.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Report: Saints making a push for Cooper Kupp

New Orleans is also reportedly in on potentially signing the receiver, who was released by the Rams this week.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Georgia Bulldogs football spring practice injury report

The Georgia Bulldogs have nine players out for spring practice and two players limited. Dawgs have several injuries at running back and defensive line

Yahoo Sports - 18h

Reporter's notebook: Are Trump's sweeping firings an abuse of power?

The government must follow certain rules. Not lying is one of them. Two federal judges sent that message to the Trump administration this week when they ordered it to rehire employees fired for ...

CBS News - 15h

Report: Arsenal & Chelsea face competition for £50m transfer

Arsenal and Chelsea are reportedly set to face competition from Real Madrid for the potential transfer of Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen.The 19-year-old has impressed in the Premier League this ...

Yahoo Sports - 5h

On the Ukrainian front, soldiers react to Trump: Reporter's notebook

Ukrainian solders vow to keep fighting Russia as U.S. support becomes uncertain.

ABC News - 6h

Asia-Pacific stocks fall even after soft U.S. inflation report pushes two Wall Street benchmarks up; Seven & i shares rise as much as 3.6%

The Nasdaq Composite picked up after the soft inflation report eased concerns about a looming recession and as investors snapped up technology shares.

CNBC - 2d

1230 Report Elon Musk Tanks Congresss Funding Plan

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