Sec Sues Elon Musk over Twitterrelated Securities Violations

The SEC Is Suing Elon Musk. It’s All in the Timing

Less than a week before Donald Trump takes office, the SEC has filed a complaint against his most prominent benefactor.

Wired - 12h

Will China Let Elon Musk Buy TikTok?

As the popular video app faces a ban in the United States, Chinese officials are said to be weighing options to save it — including a sale to the tech mogul.

The New York Times - 1d

Mapping Elon Musk’s Global Empire

From tunnels to Tesla factories to SpaceX launch facilities, there’s barely a place on Earth that doesn’t feel the gravitational pull of humanity’s wealthiest reply guy.

Wired - 2d

SEC lawsuit against Elon Musk is a big political test for Trump administration

Trump appointee Paul Atkins is set to face a major minefield upon taking over leadership of the SEC, given Musk’s close ties to the incoming president.

MarketWatch - 3h

SEC sues Elon Musk over alleged late disclosures on Twitter share deal

Regulator says Trump ally got $150mn discount by not disclosing stake in social media group on time

Financial Times - 16h

Elon Musk Is an ‘Evil Person,’ Steve Bannon Says

The comments highlighted rifts within the U.S. right wing and between two men who have been influential advisers to President-elect Donald J. Trump.

The New York Times - 2d

Moon over Mars? Congress is determined to kill Elon Musk’s space dream.

The Trump ally wants the U.S. to forgo the lunar surface for the red planet. He faces one problem: Congress.

Politico - 2d

Secretary can sue over mouldy cheese claim, says judge

Her claims of unfair dismissal were refused but legal action can still be taken, a judge rules.

BBC News - 3d

How Elon Musk has meddled in European affairs

From bashing Keir Starmer to promoting the AfD, the X owner is not shy about intervening. A limited – at best – understanding of the continent of Europe and its component countries has not ...

The Guardian - 3d

Vince McMahon, SEC reach deal over settlements

The SEC says it has settled charges against former WWE CEO Vince McMahon over his failure to disclose that he signed two settlement agreements worth $10.5 million with two women in order for them ...

ESPN - 4d

Vince McMahon, SEC reach $1.7M settlement over hush money payments

World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) co-founder Vince McMahon reached a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Friday for failing to disclose two payments made on behalf of ...

The Hill - 4d

The AfD leader’s fawning over Elon Musk should sink her party. Instead, it will boost it | Thomas Verreyer

Alice Weidel’s livestreamed chat with the X owner made for excruciating listening – but even talk of Hitler won’t deter her supporters. Imagine a politician fighting a general election being ...

The Guardian - 4d

DC sues federal government over pollution in Anacostia River

The District of Columbia is suing the federal government over pollution in the Anacostia River, hoping it will lead to a cleanup of the urban waterway

ABC News - 5d

UK security officials monitor Elon Musk's posts

A Home Office team is tracking the reach and impact of posts by the tech mogul and others for security risks.

BBC News - 5d

Alec Baldwin sues prosecutors in Rust trial, alleging civil rights violations

Actor has filed civil lawsuit claiming prosecutors targeted him for professional or political gain, and intentionally concealed evidence that vindicated him. Actor Alec Baldwin has filed a civil ...

The Guardian - 5d

Alec Baldwin Sues New Mexico Prosecutors Over Dismissed ‘Rust’ Case

Lawyers for the actor accused law enforcement officials of waging a “malicious prosecution” against him after the 2021 shooting death of a cinematographer on a film set.

The New York Times - 5d

Elon Musk’s Quest for Domination Has Gone Global

Having established power over Republican politics in the US, the industrialist is now intervening in European politics—and is himself becoming a leader of the international far right.

Wired - 5d

Before Elon Musk and DOGE, there was Jimmy Carter

Jimmy Carter's Inspector General Act of 1978 led to the creation of the Department of Justice's Inspector General, which has since issued reports critical of the FBI's role in the 2016 election, ...

The Hill - 6d

FirstFT: Elon Musk moves against Keir Starmer

Also in today’s newsletter, corporate borrowers rush to lock in loans and the growing interest in lunar spectrum

Financial Times - 6d

Ryanair sues 'unruly' passenger over flight diversion

The airline hopes to claw back costs in damages over behaviour it says forced a plane to land early.

BBC News - 6d

Alaska sues Biden administration over restrictions on arctic oil, gas development

The state of Alaska on Wednesday sued the Biden administration over restrictions the federal government imposed in December on oil and gas leases in the Arctic set for auction this week. The ...

The Hill - 6d

EU Commission urged to act over Elon Musk’s ‘interference’ in elections

MEPs say enforcement of Digital Services Acts has been ‘too slow’, as Musk plans livestream with German far-right politician. The EU executive has been too slow in enforcing a major law intended to ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

CFPB sues Experian over "sham investigations" into consumer complaints

Experian accused of violating Fair Credit Reporting Act by reinserting disputed information back into credit reports.

CBS News - Jan. 7

Ros Atkins on...Elon Musk's political interventions

The BBC's Analysis Editor looks at Elon Musk's involvement in politics outside the US.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Elon Musk Is Roiling European Politics

The Trump ally has flooded X with posts criticizing European politicians, causing a diplomatic conundrum for the continent’s leaders.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

Elon Musk’s Dishonest Demagogy on Grooming Gangs

The billionaire is exploiting old atrocities to undermine his enemies.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

European leaders denounce Elon Musk's influence on the continent

Tech billionaire Elon Musk is getting wide pushback in European capitals as he tries to extend his recent political success in other countries.

NBC News - Jan. 6

C.F.P.B Sues Unit of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Over Risky Mortgages

A federal consumer bureau claims Vanderbilt Mortgage, owned by Berkshire Hathaway, made loans to buyers of manufactured homes it knew could not repay them.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

U.S. Steel and Nippon Sue Biden Over Blocked Merger

The companies argue in a lawsuit that the process of reviewing the transaction was corrupted by politics.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

U.S. Steel, Nippon Steel sue Biden administration over blocked deal

U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel have filed lawsuits against the Biden admin. after the president blocked their $15 billion acquisition deal. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.

CBS News - Jan. 6

U.S. Steel, Nippon Sue Biden Administration Over Merger Block Decision

The steel makers want a federal court to junk the President’s call to scrap the $14.9 billion merger, saying the national security concerns cited are groundless.

Inc. - Jan. 6

Keir Starmer attacks those ‘spreading lies’ over child sex grooming gangs after comments from Elon Musk – UK politics live

Prime minister’s speech announcing NHS reforms derailed by questions over inflammatory claims from Elon Musk. Starmer is now summarising some of the measures in the elective reform plan.. Here is ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6