As Elon Musk Attacks DEI, Tesla Quietly Addresses Racism Complaints
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Elon Musk’s Financial Disclosure Will Not Be Made Public
The billionaire, who is serving President Trump as an unpaid “special government employee,” will file a confidential report on his financial interests, according to a White House official.The New York Times - 4h -
How Elon Musk's crusade against government could benefit Tesla
Elon Musk has long railed against the U.S. government, saying numerous investigations and safety programs have stymied Tesla, his electric car company, and its efforts to create fleets of robotaxis ...ABC News - 16h -
Federal employees deserve respect — not Elon Musk
In the name of “efficiency,” the Trump administration is waging a cruel war on federal employees, who now live in chaos and fear.The Hill - 5h -
The Pharmaceutical Industry Heads Into Elon Musk’s Wood Chipper
Who needs N.I.H. grants? A lot of red-state universities, for one.The New York Times - 5h -
Behind Elon Musk’s Hostile Bid for Control of OpenAI
The tech mogul is unlikely to win. But his goal may be more about making life difficult for the A.I. start-up and its leader, Sam Altman.The New York Times - 7h -
Tesla’s stock falls again, and this analyst explains how Elon Musk is a problem
Tesla’s stock continues to pullback, as the souring of public opinion toward CEO Elon Musk fuels worries of lower sales.MarketWatch - 21h -
Elon Musk’s assault on the US federal bureaucracy
Supposed efficiency drive is providing cover for a power grab by the executive branchFinancial Times - 1d -
A tidal wave of resistance is coming for Elon Musk
Musk’s outrageous behavior is lighting a fresh fire under Democrats in Congress.The Hill - 1d -
Musk doubles down on attacks on federal judges
Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) leader Elon Musk is doubling down on his attacks of federal judges in the wake of court actions blocking multiple Trump administration efforts. In a ...The Hill - 1d -
How Elon Musk is using tech to DOGE the government
Elon Musk is using his tech and leadership playbook in a crusade against the federal bureaucracy as he and his allies attempt to gain access to sensitive information and use emerging tech to speed ...The Hill - 1d -
Ella Baron on Elon Musk butchering USAid – cartoon
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Elon Musk Does Not Want to Buy TikTok
The mogul says acquiring already-established companies like TikTok is not really his style.Inc. - 2d -
Elon Musk Brings His Playbook From Twitter to the Government
Ryan Mac and Kate Conger, two New York Times technology reporters who together wrote a book about what happened when Elon Musk bought Twitter, explain some of his tactics.The New York Times - 3d -
Elon Musk and how the left makes monsters of us all
Liberals are finding out that when you try to silence all dissent, you create thousands of outcasts.The Hill - 3d -
Who is part of DOGE leader Elon Musk's family?
Elon Musk is taking an influential Washington role but remains private about his family and life out of the spotlight.The Hill - 3d -
Who is helping Elon Musk gut the US government?
The billionaire’s cost-cutting ‘Doge’ staff includes wealthy executives, far-right ideologues and young engineers. Elon Musk’s rapid attempt to defund and depopulate the federal government has ...The Guardian - 3d -
What does Elon Musk believe?
The man given free rein by Trump to crusade against the federal government supported Democrats until 2022. But some of Musk’s longstanding positions lead a straight line to his far-right ...The Guardian - 3d -
New Time cover shows Elon Musk at the Resolute desk
Time published its latest cover featuring an image of Elon Musk sitting behind the Resolute desk in the Oval Office. NBC News' Garrett Haake has more on the cover and President Trump's reaction.NBC News - 3d -
Democrats Take Aim at Elon Musk
It’s the first sign of unified opposition for a rudderless and leaderless Democratic Party.The New York Times - 3d -
Elon Musk's DOGE entered NOAA headquarters, sources say
Employees from the White House's Department of Government Efficiency have entered the Office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA. CBS News environmental correspondent ...CBS News - 3d -
Trump and Musk Attack Journalists by Name in Social Media Posts
Since his inauguration, the president has been quick to demonize what he calls “the fake news media.” On Friday, both men demanded that individuals be fired.The New York Times - 3d -
How Trump is testing checks and balances through Elon Musk's DOGE
NBC News' Laura Jarrett looks at whether there are legal paths to block recent moves by President Trump and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.NBC News - 3d -
Inside Elon Musk's government takeover
A tech-focused media outlet has become a premiere source for breaking news on Elon Musk, his inner circle and their efforts to reshape the federal government. Katie Drummond, global editorial ...CBS News - 3d -
Pres. Trump gives Elon Musk and DOGE permission to look at Pentagon
President Donald Trump continues his efforts to reduce the size of the federal government, including the Pentagon, with the help of Elon Musk and his DOGE commission. NBC News Correspondents Kelly ...NBC News - 4d -
This Is How Democrats Can Counter Elon Musk
Recklessness will not get us to a revitalized government, but neither will excessive caution and addiction to procedure.The New York Times - 4d -
Can anyone stop Elon Musk’s hostile takeover of the US government?
The billionaire’s aggressive efficiency drive has critics warning of a constitutional crisis. Allies say he’s just getting startedFinancial Times - 4d -
Musk, as he fights DEI, is being paid to send 1st woman, person of color to the moon
As Elon Musk helps the Trump administration eliminate DEI, his SpaceX currently has a NASA contract to help land the first woman and first person of color on the moon.ABC News - 4d -
Elon Musk’s journey from climate champion to backing EV-bashing Trump
Musk believes Tesla’s rivals are more vulnerable to Trump’s moves against electric vehicles. Donald Trump ’s attempts to slash incentives for electric cars would cause sales of the vehicles to ...The Guardian - 4d -
Elon Musk Thinks Air Traffic Control Needs Innovation. Does it?
Musk’s delusions are powered by a common illusion.Inc. - 4d -
Elon Musk vs The US Government
Musk says "it's now or never" for his revolutionBBC News - 4d -
Elon Musk’s DOGE Is Working on a Custom Chatbot Called GSAi
The chatbot is part of Elon Musk and President Donald Trump’s ambitions to use AI and other technologies to cut costs and modernize the US government.Wired - 4d -
Trump’s Attacks on DEI Get Approval From Some in the Left Wing
Many Democrats and activists are rallying to defend diversity programs, but others say they distract from deeper efforts to address inequality.The New York Times - 5d -
Democratic polling finds Elon Musk is unpopular
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Elon Musk’s Takeover Is Causing Rifts in Donald Trump’s Inner Circle
“He’s getting too big for his breeches,” says one Trumpworld source.Wired - 6d -
The Far Right Has a New Hero: Elon Musk
Elon Musk’s takeover of the federal government has inspired adoration from far-right communities online that used to be reserved for Donald Trump.Wired - 6d
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