Musk’s SpaceX Could Secure Billions in New Contracts Under Trump
The boost in federal spending for SpaceX will come in part as a result of actions by President Trump and Elon Musk’s allies and employees who hold government positions. Supporters say he has the best technology.
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The Importance of Being SpaceX
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Elon Musk's SpaceX, Tesla lobby Trump trade representative on tariffs
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SpaceX mission set to launch that could pave way for return of stranded astronauts
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Doge cuts allow Musk to cash in with SpaceX and Starlink contracts, ex-workers warn
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Trump revealed Boeing has won the $20 billion contract to create and engineer the F-47 fighter jet.The Hill - 4h -
Hegseth says Musk did not see China war plan as Trump announces new jet fighter program – US politics live
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New political spending signals Elon Musk's huge role in the GOP is still growing
After having sunk more than a quarter-billion dollars into the 2024 election and then taken a central role in President Donald Trump’s administration, billionaire Elon Musk is demonstrating that ...NBC News - 4d -
Trump allies press the White House to dial back Elon Musk's media interviews over his Social Security jabs
Trump allies have pressed the White House to dial back Elon Musk's media interviews, worried about his criticisms of Social Security.NBC News - 2d -
Europe's response to the threat from Trump
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White House ‘not going to cut Social Security:’ LaCivita
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Musk's SpaceX is launching rocket to bring back astronauts who spent 9 months in space
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White House says Trump won't cut Social Security, Medicare after Musk remarks
The White House on Tuesday asserted President Trump would not cut Social Security or Medicare after tech billionaire Elon Musk's comments about the need to examine entitlement spending gained ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Elon Musk and DOGE Keep Eyes on Social Security
The tech billionaire has repeatedly suggested, without evidence, that Social Security is rife with fraud, even as President Trump denies plans to cut those benefits.The New York Times - Mar. 15 -
Accenture Confirms Revenue Drop as DOGE Reviews Consulting Contracts
Elon Musk’s offensive against federal spending is clawing back some of the $65 billion in consulting contracts, some of the most prominent private sector companies to be affected.Inc. - 3d -
Secretive Future Fighter Jet Contract Goes to Boeing, Trump Says
The initial contract for the next-gen stealth fighter jet for the Air Force, known as NGAD, is worth around $20 billion.Inc. - 3d -
Trump floats sending Tesla attackers to El Salvador prisons as White House rallies to defend Musk
Tesla and SpaceX boss Elon Musk, the world's richest man, donated more than $250 million toward President Donald Trump's successful presidential campaign.CNBC - 3d -
Elon Musk could be a bridge between the U.S. and China — but for which country’s benefit?
Tech billionaire Elon Musk’s financial interests in China have raised concern that they could influence his work as a senior adviser to President Donald Trump.NBC News - Mar. 16 -
Musk uses immigration and claims of voter fraud to sell Social Security Administration cuts
Elon Musk has falsely claimed that undocumented immigrants are siphoning away billions of dollars worth of entitlements as part of a Democratic scheme for votes.NBC News - 6d -
Paulson Adebo contract: Details on free agency deal the New Orleans Saints could not match
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White House renews Social Security pledge after Musk comments
The White House is trying to assure Americans that President Trump will not make cuts to Social Security and Medicare after adviser Elon Musk went after entitlement spending. {beacon} Health Care ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Ex-Social Security official describes ‘significant’ risk of sensitive data going to wrong hands under DOGE
Tiffany Flick, a former Social Security official, detailed what she sees as a “significant” risk of sensitive government data heading into the wrong hands under Elon Musk’s Department of Government ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Musk's Social Security problem
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Senate GOP wants Musk to keep quiet on Social Security Elon Musk’s labeling of ...The Hill - 4d -
How Elon Musk's Trump support could hurt — or help — Tesla
Elon Musk is both the CEO of the largest U.S. EV maker and the right-hand-man to President Donald Trump. Bears say it's a disaster for Tesla, bulls say a boon.CNBC - Mar. 11 -
Boeing wins battle for $20B fighter jet contract, Trump announces
The Pentagon will award its next-generation fighter jet contract to Boeing, a deal initially worth more than $20 billion, President Trump announced Friday alongside Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. ...The Hill - 3d -
Boeing wins contract with Air Force for new NGAD manned fighter jet
A separate Navy contract for its version of the NGAD fighter is still under competition between Northrop Grumman and Boeing.CBS News - 3d -
Elon Musk and Donald Trump Have Chosen Chaos
Elon Musk secured his choke hold on the mechanics of the federal government weeks ago. Along with Donald Trump, he has already standardized chaos across the US.Wired - 4d -
Musk's Starlink could help remote parts of India get online under deals with telecoms players
Elon Musk’s Starlink has signed an agreement with India’s top telecom operator on Wednesday to bring the U.S. satellite internet giant’s services to the world’s most populous country, a day after ...ABC News - Mar. 12 -
Nasa cuts raise fears of handing more influence to SpaceX owner Musk
Fired workers warn cuts including closing of two offices will undermine agency work and increase costs. The Trump administration ’s decision to shutter two offices at Nasa risks “dramatically” ...The Guardian - Mar. 18 -
Trump says he’s buying ‘brand new’ Tesla to support Musk
President Trump said he would be buying a “brand new” Tesla to support his senior adviser Elon Musk, as the stock market shows shares of the electric car company tumbling. “To Republicans, ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
1mn fewer people to secure health benefits under UK welfare reform
Government measures require a Commons vote that could provoke a rebellion by Labour MPsFinancial Times - Mar. 17 -
New report casts significant doubt on Musk’s and Trump’s government-fraud claims
It’s yet another setback for Elon Musk’s claim of a $1 trillion “DOGE dividend.”MarketWatch - Mar. 13 -
Musk on Pentagon leakers: 'They will be found'
Tech billionaire and President Trump's close adviser Elon Musk said the individuals who are leaking “maliciously false information” to news outlets will be “found” and prosecuted. Musk, whose ...The Hill - 3d -
Svilar talks for new contract with Roma run into trouble
Roma have run into big problems during their contract renegotiations with Mile Svilar, so could be forced to sell the goalkeeper.According to Sky Sport Italia, the talks have not been progressing ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Chinese investors privately take stakes in Musk’s companies
Asset managers have been promoting tech mogul’s ties to Donald Trump to lure capital to xAI, Neuralink and SpaceXFinancial Times - Mar. 9 -
Trump pulls Kamala Harris and Hillary Clinton security clearances
President Donald Trump revoked the security clearances for former Vice President Kamala Harris and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. It comes after Elon Musk’s controversial visit to the ...NBC News - 3d
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