Elon Musk's first foray into high-level politics looked very different

Eight years ago this summer, Elon Musk took the stage at a National Governors Association meeting before a bipartisan audience bewitched by his billions and his vision for the future.

Topics

Elon Musk Zeroes In on the I.R.S.

The tech mogul’s cost-cutting initiative is seeking sensitive taxpayer data, drawing concerns about privacy, potential political retribution and more.
The New York Times - 3d
The Showdown Between Elon Musk and Sam Altman

This week, the Uncanny Valley hosts discuss the lawsuits, bidding wars, and power plays over OpenAI.
Wired - 22h
Elon Musk Is Focused on DOGE. What About Tesla?

Mr. Musk, one of President Trump’s main advisers, has not outlined a plan to reverse falling sales at the electric car company of which he is chief executive.
The New York Times - 20h
Elon Musk waves 'bureaucracy chainsaw' gifted by Argentina

Argentina's president gifted Elon Musk a chainsaw to symbolise cuts to bureaucracy.
BBC News - 12h
Elon Musk’s DOGE Is Being Sued Under the Privacy Act: What to Know

At least eight ongoing lawsuits related to the so-called Department of Government Efficiency’s alleged access to sensitive data hinge on the Watergate-inspired Privacy Act of 1974. But it’s not ...
Wired - 2d
Elon Musk Is Dangling a $5,000 ‘DOGE Dividend’ Check for Americans

Musk says he will “check with the President” about the plan, but DOGE has already overstated some of its savings claims.
Inc. - 1d
The Investment Chief Behind the DOGE Dividend Explains His Pitch to Elon Musk

Azoria CEO James Fishback sees a way for President Trump to send $5,000 to every US taxpayer.
Inc. - 1d
Elon Musk rebuffs claims that Tesla could invest in Nissan

Japanese carmaker’s shares rise almost 10% after reports that a group wants US EV firm to put in money. Elon Musk has rebuffed the idea that Tesla could put money into the struggling carmaker ...
The Guardian - 6h
Justice Dept. to Drop Discrimination Case Against Elon Musk’s SpaceX

The Justice Department had sued SpaceX in 2023, accusing the company of violating federal law by refusing to hire refugees and people granted asylum in the United States.
The New York Times - 5h
Elon Musk to be let inside Fort Knox to inspect gold reserves

The United States Bullion Depository at Fort Knox has stored precious metal bullion reserves for the United States since 1937.
CBS News - 52m

More from NBC News

Senate adopts $340 billion budget blueprint for Trump's agenda after marathon 'vote-a-rama'

The Republican-controlled Senate on Friday morning adopted a $340 billion budget blueprint designed to boost funding for President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement efforts, energy production ...
NBC News - 4h
Mexico ramps up troop levels at US-Mexico border

Mexico boosted troop levels at the border after President Trump threatened a tariff on all Mexican goods coming into the U.S. NBC News' Gabe Gutierrez got exclusive access, and takes a look at ...
NBC News - 15h
Israel says body released by Hamas was not Shiri Bibas

The Israeli military says the body released by Hamas was not that of Shiri Bibas as they claimed. “No match was found for the fourth body,” they say, describing it as “anonymous and unidentified.” ...
NBC News - 3h
New York Yankees reverse decades-old facial hair policy, will allow 'well-groomed beards'

New York Yankees players and employees will finally be able to sport beards, the team announced on Friday, adjusting a long-standing, one-of-a-kind grooming policy.
NBC News - 44m
Bakeries can't beat egg prices, so your cake may cost more

Flour Bakery in Boston can’t make much with just its namesake ingredient; eggs are in just about everything from pies and cakes to brioche bread.
NBC News - 4h