Elon Musk’s Man in the Treasury Is Still Holding Down His Day Job as Software CEO
An email sent to workers at the US Treasury Department’s Bureau of the Fiscal Service said DOGE’s Tom Krause is “currently” the CEO of the Cloud Software Group. Critics believe this could be a massive conflict of interest.
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Elon Musk put a chip in this paralysed man’s brain. Now he can move things with his mind. Should we be amazed - or terrified?
An accident left Noland Arbaugh paralysed, but Musk’s Neuralink brain implant allows him to control computers with his thoughts. Is it a life-changing innovation that could help millions – or the ...The Guardian - Feb. 8 -
Elon Musk's 'take your kid to work' day
He brought his son to the Oval Office for a surprise press conferenceBBC News - 3d -
Federal judge blocks Elon Musk’s access to US Treasury data
Order follows legal challenge by 19 Democratic state attorneys-general over risk to sensitive informationFinancial Times - 6d -
AEW CEO Tony Khan says he wants to keep company private to pass it down to his kids
AEW founder and co-owner Tony Khan says he wants to keep the league privately held so he can one day pass it down to his kids.CNBC - Feb. 7 -
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 - Feb. 8 -
Elon Musk’s Oval Office Talk Dispels Doubts About His Power
Dispelling doubts, the billionaire showed off his unprecedented power to disrupt and remake the government — with President Trump’s blessing.The New York Times - 3d -
Elon Musk turns his sights to Social Security. Could he cut it?
For tens of millions of Americans, Social Security is the most vital federal program of allMarketWatch - 3d -
What it means when Elon Musk brings his children to work
You'll sometimes see one of his children on his shoulders as billionaire Elon Musk makes public appearances.BBC News - 17h -
Trump Argues That Courts Cannot Block Elon Musk’s DOGE Team From Treasury Systems
The president’s lawyers argued that the distinction between civil servants and political appointees was unworkable and unconstitutional. A hearing is set for Friday.The New York Times - 5d
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